Brooks Barnhizer News, Rumors, Updates - Oklahoma City Thunder

Thunder regret in drafting Brooks Barnhizer grows with rival rookie's breakout The Oklahoma City Thunder have drafted exceedingly well in recent years, furnishing themselves both with top-shelf talent and complementary...

4 DAYS AGO • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Enters rotation in Friday's win Barnhizer played seven minutes off the bench in Friday's 117-116 win over the Grizzlies, finishing with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and two rebounds.

Impact After recently recovering from a left ankle sprain, Barnhizer got the chance to make his first appearance for the Thunder since Dec. 25 while Oklahoma City was without seven players due to injury. Assuming the Thunder get at least one of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle), Chet Holmgren (shins) or Cason Wallace (toe) back for their next game Sunday versus the Heat, Barnhizer will likely drop back out of the rotation. Barnhizer is on a two-way deal with the Thunder and could soon be assigned to the G League's Oklahoma City Blue in order to pick up more extended minutes.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out in coach's decision Barnhizer (coach's decision) went unused off the bench in Wednesday's 129-125 overtime win over the Jazz.

Impact The two-way player had most recently missed four consecutive games in the G League due to a left ankle sprain, but he was deemed healthy enough to rejoin the Thunder ahead of Wednesday's contest. Even though Oklahoma City had just 12 players available against Utah, Barnhizer and fellow two-way player Chris Youngblood didn't end up seeing any run while head coach Mark Daigneault went with a 10-man rotation in the close win. Once the Thunder get another player or two back from injury, Barnhizer will likely head back to the G League in order to see regular minutes.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Muted role continues Barnhizer provided two points (1-1 FG), two rebounds and one assist across seven minutes during Monday's 126-109 win over New Orleans.

Impact Barnhizer continues to play limited minutes off the bench, having exceeded 15 minutes only once in the past seven games. Much of his production has come during garbage time, a common situation given the dominance Oklahoma City has displayed thus far. He should continue to hover around the backend of the rotation, making him a non-factor in all fantasy formats.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

OKC Thunder Rookie Finds Offensive Groove In G League Brooks Barnhizer waltzed into the Press Conference room in the bowels of the Paycom Center on Thursday night with both knees wrapped in ice...

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • SI.COM

Sees 14 minutes in win Barnhizer chipped in two points (1-2 FG) and three rebounds over 14 minutes during Thursday's 141-135 double-overtime win over Indiana.

Impact The Thunder have a number of injuries right now, allowing Barnhizer to see some run at the back end of the rotation. The No. 44 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Barnhizer has averaged 8.3 minutes through two games to open the regular season, and he's likely to fall completely out of the mix once the team gets some reinforcements.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles in 28 minutes Barnhizer notched 10 points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, one 3-pointer, two steals and two turnovers in 28 minutes during Tuesday's preseason win over the B...

Impact Barnhizer got some extended run in this one with Jalen Williams (wrist), Isaiah Joe (knee) and Chet Holmgren (shoulder) unavailable, and he made the most of the opportunity. However, he'll have a limited reserve role when the regular season begins, so he can go undrafted in the vast majority of leagues.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start Tuesday Barnhizer won't start in Tuesday's preseason game against the Bucks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Barnhizer will come off the bench after getting the spot start in Saturday's loss to Indiana. He tallied 14 points (5-11 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-5 FT), 11 rebounds, two steals and one assist across 38 minutes Saturday.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles in win Barnhizer racked up 14 points (5-11 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-5 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and two steals across 38 minutes during Saturday's 116-101 preseason win over the Thunder.

Impact Barnhizer took advantage of his massive 38-minute workload Saturday, as he filled up the stat sheet. Along with recording a double-double with his points and rebounds, he also made an impact defensively with a couple of swipes.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to starting role Barnhizer is in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Pacers.

Impact The Thunder will be depleted for this preseason tune-up, and Barnhizer will have the chance to get an extended run to see what he can do. However, he's not expected to play a big role in the rotation in the regular season.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to bench Barnhizer will come off the bench in Thursday's preseason game against Charlotte, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Barnhizer will retreat to the bench after putting together a 16-point performance Monday against the Mavs. The Thunder will give the usual starters minutes Thursday evening, as Cason Wallace, Alex Caruso and Isaiah Hartenstein draw the start in the frontcourt.

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 7, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Leads Oklahoma City in spot start Barnhizer recorded 16 points (4-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-9 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal across 37 minutes in Monday's 106-89 preseason loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Barnhizer got the starting nod with just nine players available in the second leg of the team's back-to-back set. The two-way player provided a game high in scoring and also tied the game-best mark in rebounds. The Northwestern product is expected to spend most of his time with the Thunder's G League affiliate, the Oklahoma City Blue, in the 2025-26 campaign.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Barnhizer will start in Monday's preseason game against the Mavericks, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Impact With the Thunder resting several players in the second half of the team's back-to-back set, Barnhizer will get the starting nod against Dallas. The two-way player recorded six points (1-2 FG, 4-5 FT), four steals, three rebounds, one assist and one block across 25 minutes in Sunday's win over the Hornets.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

OKC Thunder mailbag: What role will Brooks Barnhizer have in 2025-26 NBA season? What will Brooks Barnhizer's role be with OKC this upcoming season? Let's answer that and more questions in a Thunder mailbag.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • OKLAHOMAN.COM

Best move the Thunder did and didn't make during a victory lap offseason The Oklahoma City Thunder nailed their second-round draft pick but didn't make the trade they needed to, adding Brooks Barnhizer and holding...

AUGUST 16, 2025 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

2025 Summer League thoughts: What Brooks Barnhizer, others did to stand out 2025 Summer League thoughts: What Brooks Barnhizer, others did to stand out.

JULY 23, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

2025 NBA draft photoshoot: Thomas Sorber, Brooks Barnhizer suit up for Thunder 2025 NBA draft photoshoot: Thomas Sorber, Brooks Barnhizer suit up for Oklahoma City Thunder.

JULY 17, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Brooks Barnhizer fuels Thunder past Pelicans for 4-0 record in NBA Las Vegas Summer League The OKC Thunder continued its Las Vegas Summer League run with a win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. Here are our takeaways.

JULY 17, 2025 • OKLAHOMAN.COM

NBA 2K26 Summer League: Oklahoma City improves to 4-0 Oklahoma City remains unbeaten in round robin play behind 19 points and 9 rebounds from Brooks Barnhizer.

JULY 17, 2025 • NBA.COM

Efficient in SL loss Barnhizer finished with 19 points (8-12 FG, 3-6 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks during Wednesday's 95-79 Summer League loss to the Thunder

Impact Barnhizer continues to demonstrate his ability to be an incredibly efficient scorer, shooting 66.6 percent from the floor while also crashing the glass with a team-high nine boards. The Northwestern product has now scored 17 or more points in back-to-back games while missing only six shots over that span.

JULY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brooks Barnhizer proves why Thunder will become NBA's next great dynasty Brooks Barnhizer is the latest example of why the OKC Thunder are truly capable of becoming the league's next great dynasty.

JULY 15, 2025 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Thunder rookie Brooks Barnhizer 'grateful' to play for ex-teammate in NBA Summer League OKC Thunder rookie Brooks Barnhizer and Summer League assistant coach Ryan Greer were teammates at Northwestern.

JULY 14, 2025 • OKLAHOMAN.COM

Brooks Barnhizer appreciative of social media love from OKC Thunder fans Brooks Barnhizer appreciative of social media love from Oklahoma City Thunder fans.

JULY 13, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Brooks Barnhizer continues to be steal machine in Thunder's Summer League win over Pacers Brooks Barnhizer continues to be steal machine in Oklahoma City Thunder's Summer League win over Indiana Pacers.

JULY 13, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

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