Thunder rookie Thomas Sorber undergoes season-ending knee surgery

OKC Thunder dealt major blow to championship hopes as promising young star undergoes season-ending surgery

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s quest to repeat as NBA champions has hit a roadblock, as their 2025 NBA Draft pick is set to miss the NBA season. The Oklahoma City Thunder finally overcame their biggest hurdle this past season, when they defeated the Indiana Pacers to win the NBA championship. While the Thunder showed vulnerability in the NBA Finals, it was clear that they were the best team in the league. And in the summer, their squad got even str…

Thunder rookie Thomas Sorber undergoes season-ending knee surgery

Imagn Thunder first-round pick Thomas Sorber won’t see the court this season. The rookie big man out of Georgetown underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a torn ACL in his right knee, the team announced. The injury, revealed earlier this month, will sideline Sorber for the entire 2025/26 campaign. The Thunder expect him to make a full recovery and return in time for the 2026/27 season. Sorber, 19, was the No. 15 overall pick in June. He averaged 14…

Thunder Rookie Thomas Sorber Undergoes Season-Ending Knee Surgery

Thunder first-round pick Thomas Sorber underwent surgery on Tuesday to address a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, according to the team’s PR department (Twitter link via Rylan Stiles of SI.com). The injury, which was revealed earlier this month, will sideline the big man out of Georgetown for the entire season. Sorber is expected to make a full recovery and be available for the 2026/27 season. Sorber was the No. 15 pick in the …