OKC Thunder news: Thunder assign Jaylen Hoard to G League’s Blue

The Thunder announced that Jaylen Hoard has been assigned back to the Blue after signing on a 10-day hardship deal.

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced that they have assigned Jaylen Hoard back to the G League affiliate, the Oklahoma City Blue.

Hoard signed on a 10-day hardship deal on Dec. 29 as the team dealt with health and safety protocols outbreak. Hoard only played in two total minutes in his stay with the Thunder.

Hoard appeared in 19 games last season with the Thunder, where he averaged 6.1 points and 3.4 rebounds.

In 14 games with the Blue this season, Hoard has averaged 8.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists.

For their next game, the 13-24 Thunder have a rematch against the 18-20 Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday in Oklahoma City.

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