OKC Thunder recall Ousmane Dieng from G League’s OKC Blue.
The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Friday that they have recalled second-year forward Ousmane Dieng from the G League’s OKC Blue.
The 20-year-old was originally assigned to the Blue on Nov. 30 and played in all four home games for them this week. The Thunder took advantage of the homestand to give Dieng some in-game reps after being out of the rotation for most of the season thus far.
Before the Blue’s loss against the Osceola Magic on Friday, Dieng averaged 17.8 points on 44.1% shooting and 7.3 rebounds in six G League games.
Dieng is averaging three points and 1.8 rebounds this season. He was drafted with the No. 11 pick of the 2022 NBA draft.
Recap: OKC Blue suffers 135-114 blowout loss to G League’s Magic.
The G League’s OKC Blue suffered a lopsided defeat to the Osceola Magic, 135-114, on Friday. The home loss drops the Blue’s record to 7-5 on the season.
The Magic grew a double-digit lead as it led 36-19 following the first quarter. By halftime, that lead expanded to 63-44. By the end of the third quarter, the Magic entered the final frame with a 25-point lead.
The Blue shot 46% from the field and went 11-of-38 (28.9%) from 3. OKC dished out 27 assists on its 40 made shots. Ball security was a problem as the Blue turned it over 22 times, which helped the Magic outshot it 101-87.
Meanwhile, the Magic shot 48% from the field and went 25-of-54 (46.3%) from 3. The Magic collected 36 assists on its 48 buckets. It also collected 14 steals.
Some notable individual performances for both sides:
Keyontae Johnson: 28 points on 8-of-12 shooting, eight rebounds, five assists
Lindy Waters III: 25 points on 10-of-21 shooting, 2-of-10 from 3, eight rebounds, five assists
Ousmane Dieng: 10 points on 4-of-12 shooting, 2-of-7 from 3, six rebounds, three assists
Trevelin Queen: 31 points on 10-of-20 shooting, 6-of-11 from 3, six assists, five rebounds
Mac McClung: 21 points on 7-of-16 shooting, 4-of-8 from 3, 10 assists
Brandon Williams: 19 points on 6-of-20 shooting, 3-of-12 from 3, nine assists, five steals
The full highlights from the Blue’s 21-point loss to the Orlando Magic’s G League affiliate can be watched below:
Recap: OKC Blue spoil Amen Thompson’s return with 128-126 OT win over RGV Vipers.
Needing to sink all three free throws, Jaden Shackelford sealed the win at the charity stripe.
After nearly blowing a 21-point lead, the G League’s OKC Blue survived the Rio Grand Rapid Vipers, 128-126, in overtime on Wednesday. The home win improved the Blue’s record to 7-4.
The Blue started well, leading 33-21 following the first quarter. By halftime, OKC’s lead increased to 15, 71-56. It appeared the Blue were going to cruise to an easy win, but a 33-point fourth quarter by the Vipers forced OT.
In the G League, overtime is won by a target score of seven points instead of the traditional five-minute period. The Blue won by scoring the final three points at the line after Shackelford was fouled on a 3-point attempt.
The Blue shot 54% from the field and went 11-of-34 (32.4%) from 3. They also went 18-of-23 (78.3%) from the free-throw line. OKC dished 30 assists on 45 made shots but also turned it over a ridiculously high 27 times.
Meanwhile, the Vipers shot 43% from the field and went 16-of-46 (34.8%) from 3. They had 28 assists and 19 steals.
More importantly, this was Amen Thompson’s first game after missing a month with an ankle sprain. In his return, the 2023 No. 4 pick collected a triple-double.
Some notable individual performances for both sides:
Ousmane Dieng: 19 points on 7-of-17 shooting, 1-of-7 from 3, seven rebounds, five assists, three steals
Keyontae Johnson: 16 points on 6-of-11 shooting, seven rebounds
Jaden Shackelford: 23 points on 7-of-15 shooting, 6-of-13 from 3, eight assists, seven rebounds
Caleb McConnell: 21 points on 7-of-11 shooting, nine rebounds, three assists
Amen Thompson: 29 points on 12-of-26 shooting, 16 rebounds, 11 assists, three steals, two blocks
Cam Whitmore: 28 points on 10-of-25 shooting, 7-of-14 from 3, three rebounds, four steals
Jermaine Samuels Jr.: 25 points on 10-of-17 shooting, 3-of-7 from 3, five rebounds, four assists, four steals
The full highlights from the Blue’s two-point OT win over the Houston Rockets‘ G League affiliate can be watched below:
The Thunder recalled Tre Mann from the G League’s OKC Blue on Tuesday after a quick one-game assignment.
The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Tuesday they had recalled third-year guard Tre Mann from the G League’s OKC Blue.
This was a quick assignment for Mann. The Thunder announced the roster move on Tuesday morning. This allowed the 22-year-old to play a G League game before the Thunder’s Wednesday game against the Houston Rockets.
Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault said during Tuesday’s practice that being able to assign and then quickly recall Mann from the Blue is one of the main benefits of both teams playing their home games at Paycom Center.
In the Blue’s 128-113 win over the Birmingham Squadron, Mann finished with 26 points on 11-of-18 shooting, 3-of-7 from 3, eight rebounds, five assists and three steals.
Being outside of the team’s rotation, the 22-year-old has seldom received playing time with OKC this season. In six games, he’s averaged four points on 55.6% shooting and two rebounds.
Recap: Thunder starters help OKC Blue collect 128-113 win over Birmingham Squadron.
The G League’s OKC Blue featured a heavy-hitting lineup in its 128-113 win over the Birmingham Squadron on Tuesday. The home win improves the Blue’s record to 6-4.
All five Blue starters were players from the Oklahoma City Thunder’s roster. As the Thunder prepare to travel to play the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, Dec. 6, Mark Daigneault confirmed they’ll be called back up for that game.
Before that though, the Thunder players enjoyed an easy win against the Squadron for the second consecutive time.
The Blue held a 33-19 lead following the first quarter. By halftime, the OKC lead was 63-40. The Squadron’s 40-point third quarter helped cut the deficit, but they still trailed by 12 points entering the final frame.
The Blue shot 56% from the field and were a hot 15-of-36 (41.7%) from 3. OKC dished 27 assists on its 49 buckets.
The Squadron were limited to 42% shooting from the field and went 17-of-43 (39.5%) from 3.
Some notable individual performances for both sides:
Tre Mann: 26 points on 11-of-18 shooting, 3-of-7 from 3, eight rebounds, five assists, three steals
Ousmane Dieng: 16 points on 5-of-9 shooting, five rebounds, two assists
Lindy Waters III: 26 points on 6-of-14 shooting, 6-of-12 from 3, three rebounds, three assists, five steals
Keyontae Johnson: 16 points on 7-of-10 shooting, 2-of-3 from 3, four rebounds, two assists
Olivier Sarr: 13 points on 6-of-10 shooting, 13 rebounds, three assists, three blocks
Hunter Maldonado: 16 points on 5-of-5 shooting, 11 assists
Jalen Crutcher: 30 points on 11-of-20 shooting, 5-of-11 from 3, nine assists, three rebounds
Malcolm Hill: 30 points on 9-of-21 shooting, 5-of-11 from 3, 12 rebounds, four assists, four steals
The full highlights from the Blue’s 15-point win over the New Orleans Pelicans’ G League affiliate can be watched below:
The Oklahoma City Thunder have assigned Tre Mann to the G League’s OKC Blue.
The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Tuesday that they had assigned third-year guard Tre Mann to the G League’s OKC Blue.
The 22-year-old has seldom received playing time with OKC this season, essentially being outside of the team’s rotation. In six games, he’s averaged four points on 55.6% shooting and two rebounds.
The Blue are scheduled to play several home games this week, which gives Mann a chance to suit up and play multiple G League games if the Thunder decide to go this route.
Mann was drafted No. 18 in the 2021 NBA draft. In three seasons, he’s averaged 8.8 points on 39.6% shooting, 2.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists.
Recap: Ousmane Dieng leads OKC Blue to 114-109 win over Birmingham Squadron.
The G League’s OKC Blue completed a 22-point comeback for a 114-109 win over the Birmingham Squadron on Sunday. The home win improves the Blue to 5-4.
The short-handed Squadron led 37-26 after the first quarter and 60-44 at halftime.
It looked like the Blue were going to lose when they entered the final frame trailing by 12 points. Instead, the Blue came back on the strength of a 36-19 fourth-quarter scoring advantage.
The Blue shot 50% from the field but went just 7-of-32 (21.9%) from 3. OKC went 15-of-20 from the free-throw line and dished 26 assists on its 42 made field goals.
Meanwhile, the Squadron, who only had eight players available, shot 42% from the field and went 15-of-45 (33.3%) from 3. They went 10-of-11 from the free-throw line.
The Blue welcomed back Ousmane Dieng after he was assigned to the G League on Nov. 30. The second-year forward headlined this win.
Some notable individual performances for both sides:
Ousmane Dieng: 24 points on 11-of-19 shooting, 2-of-7 from 3, 11 rebounds, three assists
Hunter Maldonado: 22 points on 7-of-11 shooting, seven assists
Keyontae Johnson: 19 points on 6-of-11 shooting, five rebounds
KJ Williams: 19 points on 9-of-22 shooting, 1-of-9 from 3, 13 rebounds, three blocks
Jalen Crutcher: 31 points on 11-of-26 shooting, 6-of-15 from 3, four assists, four rebounds
Malcolm Hill: 26 points on 8-of-18 shooting, 4-of-9 from 3, nine rebounds, six assists
The full highlights from the Blue’s five-point win over the New Orleans Pelicans’ G League affiliate can be watched below:
G League’s OKC Blue announced they have waived guard Kong Kong after appearing in three games.
The G League’s OKC Blue announced on Sunday that they had waived guard Kong Kong.
The Blue added Kong on Nov. 23 after playing with a short-handed roster for several games. In three games, he averaged 3.3 points on 28.6% shooting, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 23.1 minutes.
The Blue initially acquired Kong from the G League player pool following their draft in October. He was a training camp roster addition before being one of the final cuts.
After starting his college career at the junior college level, Kong spent two college seasons at Emporia State and Kentucky State. In three career games, he averaged 5.3 points and two rebounds. He went undrafted in 2023.
The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Thursday that they have assigned second-year forward Ousmane Dieng to the G League’s OKC Blue.
This has been a regular occurrence so far this season. It gives Dieng — who’s averaged 10 minutes in 12 games — a chance to get extended in-game and/or practice reps with the Blue.
In three games with the Blue, Dieng has averaged 16 points on 37.5% shooting, 7.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists. The Blue are next scheduled to play on Sunday, Dec. 3 at home against the Birmingham Squadron.
The 20-year-old is averaging three points and 1.8 rebounds this season. He was drafted with the No. 11 pick of the 2022 NBA draft.
Recap: KJ Williams’ 38 points highlights OKC Blue’s 122-115 loss to Osceola Magic.
The G League’s OKC Blue suffered a 122-115 loss to the Osceola Magic on Tuesday. The home loss drops the Blue’s record to 4-4.
The Magic held a 33-28 lead following the first quarter. It quickly ballooned to a 71-56 halftime lead.
The Blue made it interesting in the second half. A 35-point third quarter cut the deficit to one point entering the final frame. Alas, a 30-point fourth quarter by the Magic sealed the loss.
The short-handed Blue, who only had seven players available, shot 50% from the field and went 16-of-42 (38.1%) from 3. The Magic also shot 50% from the field, including 17-of-49 (34.7%) from 3.
Some notable individual performances for both sides:
KJ Williams: 38 points on 14-of-20 shooting, 6-of-10 from 3, 12 rebounds, four blocks
Jahmi’us Ramsey: 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting, 4-of-6 from 3, six rebounds
Jaden Shackelford: 16 points on 6-of-20 shooting, 3-of-15 from 3, five assists
Mac McClung: 22 points on 8-of-15 shooting, 3-of-8 from 3, seven assists, four rebounds
Trevelin Queen: 23 points on 9-of-14 shooting, nine rebounds, five assists
Brandon Williams: 19 points on 6-of-16 shooting, six rebounds
The full highlights of the Blue’s seven-point loss to the Orlando Magic’s G League affiliate can be watched below:
