Thunder’s Lindy Waters III assigned to G League’s OKC Blue.
The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Wednesday they had assigned Lindy Waters III to the G League’s OKC Blue.
This has been a common occurrence for Waters III, who was signed to a standard deal after starting the season in a two-way roster slot. The move gives the 26-year-old a chance to get consistent playing time.
Waters III is in his third season with the Thunder, mostly on two-way deals. In 31 games this season, he has averaged 2.6 points.
In eight games with the Blue, he has averaged 21.5 points on 48.7% shooting, 5.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists. He’s shot 47% from 3 on 8.3 attempts.
This will likely be another short stint for Waters III, who could use some game-time action to avoid rust. He’s provided OKC with shooting depth throughout his tenure.
Recap: OKC Blue collects 115-99 win over Birmingham Squadron.
The G League’s OKC Blue collected a 115-99 win over the visiting Birmingham Squadron on Wednesday.
Leading 26-25 after the first quarter, the Blue (19-13) outscored the Squadron, 30-17, in the second frame to enter halftime with a 56-42 lead. The Blue scored 33 points in the third quarter and entered the final frame with an 89-77 advantage.
OKC cruised with a 26-point final frame. It led by as many as 27 points in the double-digit win.
The Blue shot 46% from the field and went 16-of-44 (36.4%) from 3. They dished 34 assists on 42 baskets. OKC outrebounded Birmingham, 67-37. Six Blue players scored double-digit points.
Meanwhile, the Squadron was limited to 35% from the field and went 12-of-48 (25%) from 3. They had 27 assists on 33 baskets. Four Squadron players scored double-digit points.
Some notable individual performances from both sides:
Ousmane Dieng: 14 points on 6-of-11 shooting, 1-of-3 from 3, 11 rebounds, nine assists, three blocks
Adam Flagler: 25 points on 9-of-14 shooting, 7-of-12 from 3, two assists
Olivier Sarr: 22 points on 6-of-12 shooting, 26 rebounds
Keyontae Johnson: 20 points on 9-of-18 shooting, 2-of-7 from 3, five rebounds, three assists
Lindy Waters III: 13 points on 5-of-17 shooting, 1-of-10 from 3, eight rebounds, three assists
E.J. Liddell: 22 points on 7-of-17 shooting, 2-of-8 from 3, nine rebounds, two assists
Malcolm Hill: 19 points on 6-of-18 shooting, 1-of-9 from 3, 10 rebounds, five assists, three steals
Dyson Daniels: 22 points on 7-of-12 shooting, 3-of-6 from 3, six assists, seven steals
Jalen Crutcher: 16 points on 6-of-15 shooting, 4-of-8 from 3, six assists, three rebounds, three steals
The full highlights from the Blue’s 16-point win over the New Orleans Pelicans’ G League affiliate can be watched below:
Thunder assign Lindy Waters III to G League’s OKC Blue.
The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Wednesday they had assigned Lindy Waters III to the G League’s OKC Blue.
This has been a common occurrence for Waters III, who was signed to a standard deal after starting the season in a two-way roster slot. The move gives the 26-year-old a chance to get consistent playing time.
Waters III is in his third season with the Thunder, mostly on two-way deals. In 31 games this season, he has averaged 2.6 points.
In seven games with the Blue this season, he’s averaged 22.7 points on 52% shooting, 5.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists. He’s shot 53.6% from 3 on eight attempts.
This will likely be another short stint for Waters III, who could use some game-time action to avoid rust. He’s provided OKC with shooting depth throughout his tenure.
UPDATE: The Thunder recalled Waters III from the G League’s Blue after a one-game stint. He finished with 13 points on 5-of-17 shooting, 1-of-10 from 3, eight rebounds and three assists in their win over the Birmingham Squadron.
Recap: OKC Blue split back-to-back against Greensboro Swarm with 112-95 win.
The G League’s OKC Blue collected a 112-95 win over the Greensboro Swarm on Saturday. The road win improved the Blue’s record to 18-13.
The Blue leaves Greensboro with a split of their back-to-back contests. Their six-game win streak was snapped on Friday by the Swarm.
After trailing 33-31 following the first quarter, the Blue scored 32 points and limited the Swarm to 17 points in the second frame to enter halftime with a 63-50 advantage.
The Blue created space on the scoreboard with a 27-point third frame in which they led by as many as 26. OKC entered the fourth quarter with a 90-69 lead, rendering it inconsequential.
The Blue shot 43% from the field and went 15-of-38 (39.5%) from 3. They shot 15-of-17 from the free-throw line. They had 27 assists on 36 baskets. Six Blue players scored double-digit points.
Meanwhile, the Swarm shot 42% from the field and went 13-of-32 (40.6%) from 3. They had 22 assists on 35 baskets. Five Swarm players scored double-digit points.
Some notable individual performances from both sides:
Keyontae Johnson: 28 points on 10-of-16 shooting, 5-of-7 from 3, four rebounds, three assists
Ousmane Dieng: 22 points on 7-of-16 shooting, 3-of-8 from 3, six rebounds, three assists
Olivier Sarr: 10 points on 2-of-6 shooting, 16 rebounds, three assists, two blocks
Adam Flagler: 15 points on 5-of-12 shooting, 2-of-5 from 3, five assists
RJ Hunter: 20 points on 8-of-13 shooting, 4-of-8 from 3, five assists, two rebounds
Marcus Garrett: 17 points on 5-of-13 shooting, 5-of-6 from 3, six rebounds, three assists
Terrell Brown Jr.: 14 points on 5-of-10 shooting, nine rebounds, six assists
Marques Bolden: 13 points on 6-of-9 shooting, seven rebounds
The full highlights from the Blue’s 17-point win over the Charlotte Hornets’ G League affiliate can be watched below:
Recap: OKC Blue’s six-game win streak snapped in 113-110 loss to Greensboro Swarm.
The G League’s OKC Blue saw their six-game win streak snapped in a 113-110 loss to the Greensboro Swarm on Friday. The road loss dropped the Blue’s record to 17-13 on the season.
The Blue exited the first quarter in a 33-27 deficit. A 40-point second frame helped turn it around as OKC entered halftime with a 67-60 lead.
The Swarm scored 27 points in the third quarter to cut the Blue’s lead to three points entering the final frame. After OKC built a 110-104 lead, Greensboro capped off the comeback win with a 9-0 run in the final 3:35 of the contest.
The Blue shot 51% from the field and went 14-of-36 (38.9%) from 3. They had 29 assists on 42 baskets. Six Blue players scored double-digit points.
Meanwhile, the Swarm shot 44% from the field and went 19-of-38 (50%) from 3. They had 28 assists on 39 baskets. Six Swarm players scored double-digit points.
Some notable individual performances from both sides:
Ousmane Dieng: 28 points on 12-of-21 shooting, 1-of-5 from 3, seven rebounds, five assists
Olivier Sarr: 18 points on 7-of-8 shooting, 2-of-2 from 3, 13 rebounds, five blocks
Adam Flagler: 17 points on 5-of-12 shooting, 4-of-9 from 3, six rebounds, three assists
Keyontae Johnson: 13 points on 5-of-12 shooting, 1-of-3 from 3, six assists, five rebounds
RJ Hunter: 21 points on 8-of-17 shooting, 5-of-12 from 3
Kent Bazemore: 19 points on 6-of-13 shooting, 3-of-6 from 3, eight rebounds, five assists, five steals
Jaylen Sims: 15 points on 6-of-12 shooting, 3-of-4 from 3, nine assists, four rebounds
The full highlights from the Blue’s three-point loss to the Charlotte Hornets’ G League affiliate can be watched below:
Thunder assign Ousmane Dieng to G League’s OKC Blue.
The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Thursday that they have assigned second-year forward Ousmane Dieng to the G League’s OKC Blue. This comes a couple of days after initially being recalled.
During his brief stint, Dieng logged in practice time with the Thunder in their recent three-day break.
This has been a common occurrence for the 20-year-old through his first two seasons in the NBA. Dieng has been mostly outside of the rotation this season, so getting him on the Blue has given him a chance to get consistent playing time.
In 28 games with the Blue, Dieng averaged 16.5 points on 45.4% shooting, 7.3 rebounds and 5.1 assists. He’s shot 29.3% from 3 on 5.3 attempts.
In 30 games with the Thunder, Dieng averaged four points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists. He’s shot 30.3% from 3 on 2.2 attempts.
Dieng was drafted with the No. 11 pick in the 2022 NBA draft.
Thunder’s Ousmane Dieng recalled from G League’s OKC Blue.
The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Monday they had recalled second-year forward Ousmane Dieng from the G League’s OKC Blue. This comes a week after he was assigned to the Blue.
This has been a common occurrence for the 20-year-old through his first two seasons in the NBA. Dieng has been mostly outside of the rotation this season, so getting him on the Blue has given him a chance to get consistent playing time.
In 28 games with the Blue, Dieng averaged 16.5 points on 45.4% shooting, 7.3 rebounds and 5.1 assists. He’s shot 29.3% from 3 on 5.3 attempts.
In 30 games with the Thunder, Dieng averaged four points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists. He’s shot 30.3% from 3 on 2.2 attempts.
Dieng was drafted with the No. 11 pick in the 2022 NBA draft.
Recap: OKC Blue collects sixth straight victory in 126-116 win over Memphis Hustle.
The G League’s OKC Blue collected their sixth straight victory in a 126-116 win over the Memphis Hustle on Sunday. The road win completed a mini-two-game sweep over Memphis. The Blue (17-12) also won Friday’s matchup.
After the first quarter, the Blue faced a 34-30 deficit. A 42-point second frame by OKC helped it enter halftime leading 72-62. The Blue added to their lead with a 32-16 scoring advantage in the third quarter.
The Blue entered the final frame with a 104-78 advantage. The Hustle utilized a 38-point fourth quarter to close to as little as 10 points, but the 26-point hole it had to start the final frame was too big to overcome.
The Blue shot 55% from the field and went 14-of-42 (33.3%) from 3. They dished 34 assists on 50 baskets. Eight of the nine Blue players who played scored double-digit points.
Meanwhile, the Hustle shot 46% from the field and went 17-of-34 (50%) from 3. They had 25 assists on 40 baskets. Six Hustle players scored double-digit points.
Some notable individual performances from both sides:
Ousmane Dieng: 17 points on 8-of-16 shooting, 1-of-6 from 3, 11 assists, nine rebounds
Olivier Sarr: 30 points on 12-of-16 shooting, 2-of-5 from 3, 13 rebounds, four blocks, three steals
Adam Flagler: 13 points on 5-of-12 shooting, 3-of-10 from 3, two assists, two rebounds
Hunter Maldonado: 15 points on 6-of-10 shooting, eight assists, five rebounds, two steals
Adonis Arms: 23 points on 8-of-13 shooting, 5-of-8 from 3, nine rebounds, five assists
Loudon Love: 14 points on 7-of-8 shooting, six rebounds
Timmy Allen: 13 points on 4-of-17 shooting, 3-of-7 from 3, four assists, two rebounds, three steals
The full highlights from the Blue’s 10-point win over the Memphis Grizzlies’ G League affiliate can be watched below:
Recap: OKC Blue extends win streak to five with 107-90 win over Memphis Hustle.
The G League’s OKC Blue collected a 107-90 win over the host Memphis Hustle on Friday.
The Blue (16-12) held a 34-20 lead following the first quarter. They scored 27 points in the second frame and entered halftime with a 61-44 advantage. Both teams scored 19 points in the third quarter.
OKC entered the final frame holding an 80-63 lead. Each team scored 27 points in the fourth quarter as the Blue led by as many as 30 points.
The Blue shot 45% from the field and went 13-of-40 (32.5%) from 3. They dished 24 assists on 43 baskets. Five Blue players scored double-digit points.
Meanwhile, the Hustle was limited to 33% shooting from the field and went 11-of-45 (24.4%) from 3. They had 18 assists on 33 baskets. Four Hustle players scored double-digit points.
Some notable individual performances from both sides:
Ousmane Dieng: 25 points on 10-of-14 shooting, 4-of-6 from 3, 11 rebounds, six assists, three blocks, two steals
Olivier Sarr: 17 points on 6-of-14 shooting, 2-of-7 from 3, 16 rebounds, three blocks
Keyontae Johnson: 12 points on 5-of-13 shooting, 2-of-5 from 3, eight rebounds
Hunter Maldonado: 15 points on 7-of-10 shooting, five rebounds, five assists
Adonis Arms: 22 points on 7-of-22 shooting, 3-of-11 from 3, eight rebounds, four assists, two steals, two blocks
Michael Devoe: 13 points on 5-of-14 shooting, 1-of-6 from 3, six rebounds, four assists
Davon Reed: 11 points on 4-of-15 shooting, 3-of-8 from 3, eight rebounds
The full highlights from the Blue’s 17-point win over the Memphis Grizzlies’ G League affiliate can be watched below:
Recap: OKC Blue sweep mini-series with 125-108 win over Iowa Wolves.
The G League’s OKC Blue completed the mini-sweep with their 125-108 win over the host Iowa Wolves on Wednesday. It was the second consecutive win for the Blue (15-12) over the Wolves; they dropped 150 points in their 40-point blowout win on Tuesday.
After a 28-21 deficit in the first quarter, the Blue totaled 43 points in the second quarter to enter halftime with a 64-49 lead. The Wolves cut into their deficit with 29 points in the third frame, and OKC entered the fourth quarter with an 89-78 lead.
Eight straight points by the Blue less than two minutes into the final frame gave them an 18-point advantage. OKC added to its lead in the fourth quarter and led by as many as 23 points.
The Blue shot 53% from the field and went 13-of-32 (40.6%) from 3. They dished out 27 assists on 46 baskets. Six Blue players scored double-digit points.
Meanwhile, the Wolves shot 44% from the field and went 15-of-41 (36.6%) from 3. They had 29 assists on 38 baskets. All five Wolves starters scored double-digit points.
Some notable individual performances from both sides:
Ousmane Dieng: 22 points on 9-of-15 shooting, 1-of-4 from 3, eight rebounds, seven assists, three steals
Jaden Shackelford: 27 points on 8-of-15 shooting, 8-of-13 from 3, two assists, two rebounds, two steals
Keyontae Johnson: 14 points on 6-of-15 shooting, six rebounds, five assists
Olivier Sarr: 13 points on 5-of-7 shooting, 11 rebounds, three blocks
Hunter Maldonado: 17 points on 7-of-10 shooting, 10 rebounds, six assists
Daishen Nix: 27 points on 6-of-17 shooting, 8-of-9 on free throws, six rebounds, five assists, four steals
Trevor Keels: 23 points on 8-of-15 shooting, 7-of-13 from 3, five rebounds, four assists
Giorgi Bezhanishvili: 19 points on 9-of-10 shooting, nine rebounds, five assists
The full highlights from the Blue’s 17-point win over the Minnesota Timberwolves’ G League affiliate can be watched below:
