The Oklahoma City Thunder rookies continue to impress, as Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz delivered another pair of standout performances Monday night. Rafael and James break down the latest from the 2026 NBA rookie class, including AJ Dybantsa, Caleb Wilson and Kingston Flemings, before discussing the reaction to Rafael's recent Rob Dillingham article.
It's time for NBA Draft Junkies Rookie Report Vol. 4, as Rafael and James continue breaking down the early performances of the 2026 NBA rookie class.
The Oklahoma City Thunder rookies are making plenty of noise this preseason. Aday Mara delivered another impressive all-around performance against Atlanta, finishing with 17 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and four blocks. Meanwhile, Bennett Stirtz led Oklahoma City with 26 points, four rebounds and five assists.
Rafael and James discuss whether the Thunder may have found two more valuable pieces for their already talented roster.
On the other side, Kingston Flemings helped lead the Atlanta Hawks to victory, contributing seven points and seven assists.
The conversation then shifts to No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa, who recorded 14 points, four rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in 25 minutes against Brooklyn. They'll also revisit Caleb Wilson's strong Sunday performance, when he finished with 17 points, five assists, four rebounds and a block.
Finally, Rafael and James close with a bonus discussion about Rob Dillingham, following Rafael's recent article that sparked plenty of debate on social media. They'll examine the reactions, the questions surrounding Dillingham's NBA future and what his situation says about evaluating young players.
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