The Oklahoma City Thunder kicked off their NBA Summer League games in Utah at the Salt Lake City Summer League, providing rookies and young players their first opportunity to play for the organization. WATCH: Thunder rookies introduced as roster undergoes major changesThe team’s rookies were joined by undrafted players and members of the OKC Blue, the Thunder’s G League affiliate. Daniel Dixon, head coach of the Blue, is coaching the team throughout the games in Utah. The Thunder started their summer league campaign on Saturday against the Memphis Grizzlies. For most of the players, it was their first time playing together, and it showed. There were still plenty of things to be excited about for Oklahoma City. Brooks Barnhizer, a 2025 draft pick who plays for the Blue, led the team in scoring with 13 points. The Thunder lost to the Grizzlies 111-74. The team will play the Atlanta Hawks on Monday at 6 p.m. in Salt Lake City. With several games remaining this summer, the younger players and rookies will have more opportunities to get playing time before the preseason begins in October.

SALT LAKE CITY —

The Oklahoma City Thunder kicked off their NBA Summer League games in Utah at the Salt Lake City Summer League, providing rookies and young players their first opportunity to play for the organization.

WATCH: Thunder rookies introduced as roster undergoes major changes

The team’s rookies were joined by undrafted players and members of the OKC Blue, the Thunder’s G League affiliate. Daniel Dixon, head coach of the Blue, is coaching the team throughout the games in Utah.

The Thunder started their summer league campaign on Saturday against the Memphis Grizzlies. For most of the players, it was their first time playing together, and it showed.

There were still plenty of things to be excited about for Oklahoma City. Brooks Barnhizer, a 2025 draft pick who plays for the Blue, led the team in scoring with 13 points.

The Thunder lost to the Grizzlies 111-74.

The team will play the Atlanta Hawks on Monday at 6 p.m. in Salt Lake City.

With several games remaining this summer, the younger players and rookies will have more opportunities to get playing time before the preseason begins in October.