Oklahoma City Thunder signs 2026 draft picks Aday Mara, Bennett Stirtz and adds two‑way players

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced a series of roster moves ahead of the holiday weekend, signing its 2026 first‑round draft selections Aday Mara, a 7‑foot Spanish center from Michigan, and Bennett Stirtz, a guard from Iowa, to multi‑year contracts. The team also filled its two‑way slots by adding guards Josh Dix and Otega Oweh, along with forward Brooks Barnhizer, all on two‑way deals.

Second‑round pick Otega Oweh, the 41st overall selection, is expected to begin on a two‑way contract but could earn regular‑season minutes as the Thunder adjust the rotation and manage salary‑cap constraints. His defensive intensity and scoring ability from his senior year at Kentucky position him as a potential contributor early in the season.