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Thunder regret in drafting Brooks Barnhizer grows with rival rookie's breakout

Barnhizer has earned minutes, but wouldn't it be nice to have Will Richard on the roster?

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The Oklahoma City Thunder have drafted exceedingly well in recent years, furnishing themselves both with top-shelf talent and complementary players that have made their roster formidable.

In the 2025 Draft, they were able to grab shooting guard Brooks Barnhizer late in the second round after picking up a developmental prospect in Thomas Sorber in the first. With Sorber out for the season, Barnhizer has already cracked the rotation, earning limited minutes on a championship-caliber team.