Thomas Sorber will wear No. 12 for the Oklahoma City Thunder, a break from the No. 35 he wore in high school and No. 12 at Georgetown. He joins OKC as the 15th pick in the 2025 NBA draft, becoming the first Thunder player to sport No. 12 since Lindy Waters III. Sorber is a 6-foot-10 center who thrived in Georgetown’s paint, posting strong rebound and scoring numbers, though his path to the NBA was paused by a turf-toe injury and February surgery that sidelined him for part of the season. He’s slated to participate in training camp next month after not appearing in summer league.

Georgetown’s All-Big East third-team performer (14.5 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 2.4 APG, 1.5 SPG on 53.2% FG) profiles as a true interior presence with ability to roll to the rim and finish in close. The No. 12 swap is a notable personal branding move, signaling confidence from OKC’s development staff as he competes for minutes behind the young core. For fantasy angles, Sorber’s size and scoring touch offer upside if he earns a role in the frontcourt, but injury history and roster depth keep his early-season impact as a projection rather than a guarantee.

Rookie Wire’s yearlong jersey-number focus underscores his arrival, while the Thunder’s excitement around his court-ready profile hints at potential early opportunities should he prove healthy and efficient enough to stay on the floor. Expect updates from camp to shape fantasy expectations as Sorber navigates a crowded Thunder frontcourt and a youth movement in Oklahoma City.

The Detroit Pistons are gearing up for an important 2025 NBA free agency period, eyeing to retain key players to enhance team continuity. President Trajan Langdon emphasized the significance of bringing back unrestricted free agents Malik Beasley, Dennis Schröder, Tim Hardaway Jr., Paul Reed, and Lindy Waters III, while operating over the salary cap.

Beasley is their top priority, even though the team lacks Bird rights for him, allowing for a potential offer of $14.1 million. With Jaden Ivey’s recovery potentially impacting Hardaway's role, securing Beasley, who excelled in three-point shooting last season, becomes crucial for the Pistons. Meanwhile, Schröder could be lured by Detroit’s capacity to offer a lucrative deal, particularly as competition appears limited. The recent re-signing of Naz Reid with the Timberwolves eliminates another prospective target for the Pistons.

The offseason is heating up for the Detroit Pistons, who have five players entering free agency: Malik Beasley, Tim Hardaway Jr., Dennis Schröder, Paul Reed, and Lindy Waters III. Free agency begins on June 30, providing the Pistons an opportunity to negotiate with these unrestricted players. Beasley, a sharpshooter who made history with 300+ three-pointers last season, is expected to see a significant pay raise with the potential for a $60 million deal over four years. Meanwhile, Schröder has grown into a crucial player for the team, with indications that the front office is eager to retain him. Hardaway's future is uncertain due to roster competition, while Reed and Waters III will have to prove their worth to stay on the team.