The Oklahoma City Thunder will depend heavily on their re-shaped depth in 2026-27. On the whole, Oklahoma City is in a position to simply cycle in their fresh talent. But Bennett Stirtz, whom the Thunder selected at 16th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft, remains a major wildcard. With the re-shaping of the backcourt in Oklahoma City, there's room for Stirtz to emerge as an extra ball-handler, and that's likely the role the Thunder drafted him for. Just look at the strides McCain was able to take during the stretch of the season he spent in Oklahoma City after his trade from the Philadelphia 76ers.