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Thunder could do Thomas Sorber the ultimate favor by trading him

Unless he's traded elsewhere, Thomas Sorber seems destined to feel the negative side effects of just how deep this OKC Thunder team is.

By Mark Nilon · Thunderous Intentions

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 10:41 PM

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Mark Nilon argues trading Thomas Sorber would be mutually beneficial for the center and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Rookie big man Aday Mara's preseason surge has pushed Sorber down to fifth on the team's center depth chart.
Sorber missed his entire initial NBA campaign due to a torn ACL after being drafted 15th overall.

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Writer Mark Nilon argues that the Oklahoma City Thunder should consider trading young center Thomas Sorber. With rookie Aday Mara excelling in the preseason and established players Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein, and Jaylin Williams already on the roster, Sorber likely sits fifth on the center depth chart entering the 2026-27 campaign.

Sorber missed his entire rookie season with a torn ACL after being drafted 15th overall out of Georgetown. Nilon suggests a trade could provide Sorber with meaningful playing time to develop while allowing Oklahoma City to acquire future assets or wing depth.

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