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Recap: OKC Blue returns from All-Star break with 120-101 win over Austin Spurs

Recap: OKC Blue returns from All-Star break with 120-101 win over Austin Spurs.

The G League’s OKC Blue collected a 120-101 win over the Austin Spurs on Friday. The home win improved the Blue’s record to 10-11 on the season.

It was a tight first half as the Spurs entered the break with a 62-58 lead. The Blue exited the break and dominated the second half en route to the double-digit win.

A 37-point third quarter by the Blue flipped the score as OKC entered the final frame with a 95-86 advantage. The fourth quarter was much of the same as the Blue outscored the Spurs, 25-15. Overall, OKC outscored Austin, 62-39, in the second half.

The Blue shot 42% from the field and went 20-of-50 (40%) from 3. They dished out 29 assists on 40 baskets. Five Blue players scored double-digit points.

Meanwhile, the Spurs shot 42% from the field and went 13-of-38 (34.2%). They had 24 assists on 34 baskets. Six Spurs players scored double-digit points.

Some notable individual performances for both sides:

  • Keyontae Johnson: 31 points on 11-of-17 shooting, 5-of-7 from 3, six rebounds, three assists, two steals, two blocks
  • Olivier Sarr: 21 points on 7-of-11 shooting, 18 rebounds
  • Ousmane Dieng: 10 points on 2-of-13 shooting, 2-of-9 from 3, 10 assists, four rebounds
  • Lindy Waters III: 22 points on 6-of-14 shooting, 6-of-10 from 3, eight rebounds, two assists
  • Adam Flagler: nine points on 4-of-10 shooting, 1-of-5 from 3, six assists
  • Sir’Jabari Rice: 20 points on 7-of-14 shooting, 3-of-5 from 3, eight assists, four rebounds, two steals
  • David Duke Jr.: 21 points on 6-of-16 shooting, 4-of-9 from 3, four assists, four rebounds
  • Dominick Barlow: 19 points on 6-of-13 shooting, 12 rebounds, three steals
  • Paul Watson Jr.: 11 points on 4-of-8 shooting, 3-of-6 from 3
  • Mamadi Diakite: 11 points on 3-of-7 shooting, eight rebounds

The full highlights from the Blue’s 19-point win over the San Antonio Spurs’ G League affiliate can be watched below:

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OKC Thunder assign Lindy Waters III to G League’s Blue

OKC Thunder assign Lindy Waters III to G League’s Blue.

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Friday that they have assigned Lindy Waters III to the G League’s OKC Blue.

This has been a common occurrence for Waters III, who was recently signed to a standard deal after starting the season in a two-way slot. This gives the 26-year-old a chance to get consistent playing time.

Waters III is in his third season with the Thunder, all mostly on two-way deals. He’s appeared in 24 games this season, averaging 2.8 points.

In four games with the Blue, Waters III has averaged 22.5 points on 50% shooting, 5.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists. He’s shot 51.5% from 3 on 8.3 attempts.

UPDATE: Waters III was recalled after a one-game stint with the Blue. He had 22 points on 6-of-14 shooting, 6-of-10 from 3, eight rebounds, two assists.

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OKC Thunder assign Ousmane Dieng to G League’s Blue

OKC Thunder assign Ousmane Dieng to G League’s Blue.

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced Thursday they had assigned second-year forward Ousmane Dieng to the G League’s OKC 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 playing with the Blue gives him a chance to get consistent playing time.

In 12 games with the Blue, Dieng averaged 15.6 points on 44.7% shooting, 6.5 rebounds and four assists. He’s shooting 24% from 3 on 4.2 attempts.

In 29 games with the Thunder, Dieng averaged 4.1 points on 42.6% shooting, 1.7 rebounds and 1.1 assists. He’s shooting 31.3% from 3 on 2.2 attempts.

Dieng was drafted with the No. 11 pick from the 2022 NBA draft.

The Blue also announced the addition of forward Troy Baxter Jr. and guard Kong Kong from the player pool.

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Recap: OKC Blue enter All-Star break with 122-103 loss to Sioux Falls Skyforce

Recap: OKC Blue enters All-Star break with 122-103 loss to Sioux Falls Skyforce.

The G League’s OKC Blue enter the All-Star break on a two-game losing skid following their 122-103 loss to the Sioux Falls Skyforce on Tuesday. The home loss drops the Blue to 9-11.

The Skyforce built a 27-19 following the first quarter and used a 29-point second frame to enter halftime leading 56-44.

The third quarter was much of the same story. The Skyforce scored 30 points to enter the final frame with a 14-point lead. No real drama unfolded in the fourth quarter. OKC went out with a whimper, allowing 36 points to Sioux Falls.

The Blue shot 46% from the field and went an icy 6-of-29 (20.7%) from 3. OKC dished 28 assists on 44 baskets. Five Blue players scored double-digit points.

Meanwhile, the Skyforce shot 40% from the field and went 19-of-47 (40.4%) from 3. They dished 24 assists on 45 baskets. The efficiency wasn’t there for Sioux Falls, but forcing 19 turnovers helped it create a 19-shot attempt advantage over OKC.

Some notable individual performances for both sides:

  • Keyontae Johnson: 12 points on 6-of-13 shooting, four assists, four rebounds
  • Jahmi’us Ramsey: 26 points on 11-of-19 shooting, 13 rebounds, five assists, three steals
  • Olivier Sarr: 13 points on 5-of-9 shooting, 13 rebounds, two blocks, two assists
  • KJ Williams: 15 points on 7-of-13 shooting, eight rebounds, two assists
  • Jaden Shackelford: 18 points on 7-of-15 shooting, 4-of-10 from 3
  • Caleb Daniels: 26 points on 10-of-18 shooting, 6-of-9 from 3, six rebounds
  • Malik Williams: 11 points on 5-of-19 shooting, 21 rebounds
  • Justin Champagnie: 24 points on 8-of-17 shooting, 3-of-8 from 3, 12 rebounds, five steals, four assists
  • Josh Christopher: 19 points on 7-of-21 shooting, 3-of-7 from 3, nine rebounds
  • Jamaree Bouyea: 20 points on 7-of-18 shooting, 2-of-7 from 3, 12 assists, eight rebounds

The full highlights from the Blue’s 19-point loss to the Miami Heat’s G League affiliate can be watched below:

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Recap: OKC Blue’s seven-game win streak snapped in 121-107 loss to Stockton Kings

Recap: OKC Blue’s seven-game win streak snapped in 121-107 loss to Stockton Kings.

The G League’s OKC Blue had a slow second half in their 121-107 loss to the Stockton Kings on Saturday. The road loss drops the Blue to 9-10 and snapped a seven-game winning streak for OKC.

It was a back-and-forth opening frame as the Kings created a 26-24 lead after the first quarter. The second quarter was much of the same: Stockton entered halftime with a 57-56 lead.

A 36-point third quarter by the Kings saw the difference in the scoreboard increase for the Blue. Entering the final frame, it trailed by nine points. Stockton’s 28 points in the fourth quarter sealed the loss for OKC.

The Blue shot 42% from the field and went 14-of-36 (38.9%) from 3. OKC dished out 22 assists on 35 baskets. Four Blue players scored double-digit points.

Meanwhile, the Kings shot 60% from the field and went 15-of-32 (46.9%) from 3. They dished out 26 assists on 44 baskets. Five Kings players score double-digit points.

Some notable individual performances for both sides:

  • Keyontae Johnson: 25 points on 10-of-15 shooting, 3-of-4 from 3, four rebounds, two assists
  • Jaden Shackelford: 30 points on 10-of-21 shooting, 8-of-15 from 3, two assists
  • Adam Flagler: 16 points on 4-of-11 shooting, 2-of-8 from 3, eight rebounds, two assists
  • Jahmi’us Ramsey: 14 points on 6-of-15 shooting, 1-of-3 from 3, seven rebounds, four assists, two steals
  • Dane Goodwin: 30 points on 12-of-17 shooting, 5-of-7 from 3, seven rebounds, three assists
  • Deonte Burton: 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting, 4-of-8 from 3, seven rebounds, three assists, two steals
  • Jalen Slawson: 18 points on 6-of-11 shooting, 2-of-2 from 3, 13 rebounds, two assists
  • Mason Jones: 17 points on 5-of-11 shooting, 2-of-7 from 3, 10 assists, seven rebounds

The full highlights from the Blue’s 14-point loss to the Sacramento Kings’ G League affiliate can be watched below:

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Report: OKC Thunder sign Adam Flagler to two-way deal

Report: OKC Thunder signs Adam Flagler to two-way deal.

The Oklahoma City Thunder signed Adam Flagler to a two-way deal, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

The 24-year-old went undrafted in 2023 out of Baylor and has spent the season with the G League’s OKC Blue. In 14 games, he’s averaged 12.6 points on 44.5% shooting, 3.4 rebounds and 3.1 assists. He’s shot 42% from 3 on 5.8 attempts.

In four college seasons from 2018 to 2023, Flagler averaged 13.8 points on 43.7% shooting, 2.6 assists and 2.6 rebounds.

The Thunder recently had a vacant two-way spot after Lindy Waters III was signed to a standard NBA deal on Friday. Flagler joins Keyontae Johnson and Olivier Sarr as OKC’s three two-way players.

The Thunder’s 18-player roster — 15 standard and three two-way — is now full. OKC also signed Bismack Biyombo for the rest of the season.

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Recap: OKC Blue’s final frame achieves 118-110 win over Ontario Clippers

Recap: OKC Blue’s final frame achieves 118-110 win over Ontario Clippers.

The G League’s OKC Blue collected a 118-110 win over the Ontario Clippers on Thursday. The road win improves the Blue to 9-9.

The Blue built a 32-24 lead following the first quarter. It was much of the same in the second frame; OKC entered halftime with a 59-52 advantage. A 38-point third quarter by the Clippers cut their deficit to one point, 91-90.

Both teams exchanged punches and were tied at 94 with a little less than 10 minutes left in regulation. The Blue proceeded to go on a 16-2 run to build a 110-96 lead with a little over four minutes left. The decisive run helped the Blue come out with the road victory.

The Blue shot 49% from the field and went 17-of-30 (56.7%) from 3. They collected 26 assists on 41 baskets. Four Blue players scored 20-plus points.

The hot outside shooting helped make up an 18-shot disadvantage the Blue had against the Clippers, who forced 15 turnovers from OKC.

Meanwhile, the Clippers shot 40% from the field and went 10-of-38 (26.3%) from 3. Six Clippers players scored double-digit points.

Some notable individual performances for both sides:

  • Keyontae Johnson: 24 points on 11-of-20 shooting, 1-of-4 from 3, five rebounds
  • Jaden Shackelford: 23 points on 7-of-14 shooting, 7-of-11 from 3, seven assists, five rebounds
  • Adam Flagler: 22 points on 7-of-11 shooting, 6-of-8 from 3, three assists, three rebounds
  • Jahmi’us Ramsey: 20 points on 6-of-12 shooting, seven assists, five rebounds
  • Kobe Brown: 22 points on 9-of-18 shooting, 1-of-5 from 3, seven rebounds, two assists, two steals
  • Moussa Diabate: 17 points on 6-of-10 shooting, 11 rebounds, three blocks, two assists
  • Xavier Moon: 15 points on 6-of-16 shooting, 1-of-6 from 3, seven assists, five rebounds, three steals, two blocks
  • Joshua Primo: 10 points on 3-of-9 shooting, 1-of-4 from 3, four rebounds

The full highlights from the Blue’s eight-point win over the LA Clippers’ G League affiliate can be watched below:

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Recap: OKC Blue dominate Texas Legends in massive 145-94 win

Recap: OKC Blue dominate Texas Legends in massive 145-94 win.

After a week off, the G League’s OKC Blue returned to action in a dominant 145-94 win over the Texas Legends on Tuesday. The home win improved the Blue’s record to 8-9 on the season.

The Blue built a 28-25 lead following the first quarter. A 42-point second quarter gave OKC a 70-61 halftime lead. The dam broke in the third quarter: The Blue outscored the Legends, 34-16. The Blue entered the final frame holding a 104-77 lead. A 41-17 fourth-quarter scoring advantage led to the eye-popping 51-point margin of victory. OKC outscored Texas, 75-33, in the second half.

The Blue shot 57% from the field and went 14-of-33 (42.4%) from 3. They dished 33 assists on 55 baskets. Seven players scored double-digit points for the Blue.

Meanwhile, the Legends shot 34% from the field and went 14-of-52 (26.9%) from 3. They had four players score double-digit points.

On the boards, the Blue had a 72-32 rebounding advantage. Yes, you read that right — OKC had 40 more boards than Texas.

Some notable individual performances for both sides:

  • Keyontae Johnson: 29 points on 12-of-15 shooting, 4-of-4 from 3, seven rebounds
  • Olivier Sarr: 12 points on 5-of-9 shooting, 18 rebounds, three assists, two blocks
  • Jahmi’us Ramsey: 20 points on 8-of-13 shooting, 10 rebounds, five assists
  • Adam Flagler: 17 points on 7-of-16 shooting, 3-of-8 from 3, eight assists, five rebounds
  • Jaden Shackelford: 19 points on 5-of-14 shooting, 2-of-8 from 3, five assists
  • Caleb McConnell: 13 points on 4-of-6 shooting, nine rebounds, four assists
  • KJ Williams: 13 points on 5-of-6 shooting, 2-of-3 from 3, seven rebounds
  • Mike Miles Jr.: 30 points on 9-of-18 shooting, 5-of-11 from 3, four rebounds
  • Justin Jackson: 17 points on 6-of-12 shooting, 2-of-5 from 3, three rebounds

The full highlights from the Blue’s 51-point win over the Dallas Mavericks’ G League affiliate can be watched below:

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OKC Thunder recall Ousmane Dieng from G League’s Blue

OKC Thunder recall Ousmane Dieng from G League’s Blue.

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced they had recalled second-year forward Ousmane Dieng from the G League’s OKC Blue on Tuesday.

Dieng was assigned to the Blue on Jan. 19. The 20-year-old has regularly played for them this season, getting consistent playing time not available with OKC.

In 12 games with the Blue, Dieng is averaging 15.6 points on 44.7% shooting, 6.5 rebounds and four assists. He’s shooting 24% from 3 on 4.2 attempts.

In 22 games with the Thunder, Dieng has averaged 4.2 points on 42.3% shooting, and 1.9 rebounds. The 20-year-old was drafted with the 11th pick in the 2022 NBA draft.

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Recap: OKC Blue dominate G League Ignite in 116-96 win

Recap: OKC Blue dominates G League Ignite with 116-96 win.

The G League’s OKC Blue enjoyed a 116-96 blowout win over the G League Ignite on Monday. The road win improves the Blue to 7-9.

The Blue built a 24-18 lead after the first quarter. A 39-point second frame gave them an overwhelming 63-43 lead. The second half brought more of the same. OKC added to its lead with a 33-point third quarter and entered the fourth quarter leading by 26 points.

The Blue shot 57% from the field and went 12-of-31 (38.7%) from 3. They dished 28 assists on 47 baskets. Six players scored double-digit points, including a pair of 20-point outings.

Meanwhile, the Ignite shot 47% from the field and went 3-of-23 (13%) from 3. They had 28 assists on 44 baskets. A pair of 20-point scorers led the Ignite in the loss.

Some notable individual performances for both sides:

  • Ousmane Dieng: 16 points on 6-of-12 shooting, 10 rebounds, eight assists
  • Jahmi’us Ramsey: 26 points on 11-of-16 shooting, 2-of-5 from 3, eight rebounds, three assists
  • Adam Flagler: 23 points on 9-of-17 shooting, 3-of-9 from 3, four rebounds
  • Noah Starkey: 16 points on 8-of-9 shooting, 12 rebounds
  • Ron Holland: 25 points on 11-of-25 shooting, six rebounds, two assists, two steals
  • John Jenkins: 20 points on 9-of-17 shooting, 2-of-6 from 3, three assists, three rebounds
  • Matas Buzelis: 17 points on 8-of-11 shooting, four assists, three steals
  • Ivan Almansa: two points on 1-of-2 shooting, two rebounds

The full highlights from the Blue’s 20-point win over the Ignite can be watched below:

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