{
  "id": 1263087,
  "title": "2025-26 Thunder player grades: Brooks Barnhizer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/2025-26-thunder-player-grades-brooks-barnhizer",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T12:02:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/2025-26-thunder-player-grades-120250034.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In August, as the NBA's year-round schedule prepares for the 2026-27 season, we reflect on the 2025-26 campaign of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Former 16th overall pick Brooks Barnhizer, on a two-way deal, posted 1.7 points, 2.0 rebounds, 0.6 assists, shooting 38.0% overall, 29.2% from three, and 70.0% from the free-throw line. Advanced metrics included a true-shooting percentage of 45.1%, a usage rate of 10.6%, win shares of 0.6, and a VORP of minus-0.1. Barnhizer's learning curve was evident as he grappled with the rigors of the NBA. Playing limited minutes, he mostly showcased sporadic bursts of aggression around the rim. His outside shooting, however, remained a significant concern. Despite the Thunder's decision to re-sign him for the upcoming season, Barnhizer's prospects in the NBA are uncertain.",
  "summary": "2025-26 Oklahoma City Thunder player grades: Brooks Barnhizer.",
  "key_points": [
    "Brooks Barnhizer posted 1.7 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 0.6 assists in 2025-26.",
    "Advanced metrics: 38.0% shooting, 29.2% from three, 70.0% from free throws.",
    "Despite re-signing, Barnhizer's NBA prospects remain uncertain."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}