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Keyontae Johnson to participate in All-Star weekend for G League tournament

Keyontae Johnson to participate in All-Star weekend for G League tournament.

The NBA announced its player pool for the 2024 All-Star weekend G League Up Next Game, and Oklahoma City Thunder two-way rookie Keyontae Johnson was one of 28 participants.

In 21 games with the OKC Blue, Johnson has averaged 20 points on 53.3% shooting and 6.9 rebounds. The 23-year-old has appeared in six games for the Thunder.

“He’s grown a lot as a player,” Blue head coach Kameron Woods said on the selection. “For him to be recognized, to have a chance to play in it, that would be amazing.”

Woods, who’s in his second season as the Blue head coach, was also supportive of the G League tournament concept, stating it aligns with its experimental history.

“I think the league as a whole being kind of experimental with rules and different things like that are good. I think they’re good challenges for coaches,” Woods said. “They’re good challenges for players because they’re different. And that falls in that category. I don’t really know what’s going to come out of it but I know it’ll be good for whoever’s in it.

“And you know, all the experimental rules they do, all the things that are unique to the league, I think are unique for the coaches and everybody that’s a part of it as well. So I think all those things are good.”

The all-star event will feature four teams of seven players competing in a single-elimination tournament. Each team will be coached by a G League head coach. Players will be drafted by four social media influencers.

The full 28-player pool can be read below:

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The tournament will be held during All-Star weekend on Sunday, Feb. 18 at 1:30 p.m. C.T.

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Recap: Strong final frame pushes OKC Blue to 111-103 win over Stockton Kings

Recap: Strong final frame pushes OKC Blue to 111-103 win over Stockton Kings.

The G League’s OKC Blue’s massive fourth quarter helped propel them to an 111-103 win over the Stockton Kings on Saturday. The road win improved the Blue to 6-9.

The Blue quickly built a double-digit lead and led 33-21 following the first quarter. A 34-point second frame by the Kings tied it at 55. A 28-point third quarter by the Kings meant the Blue trailed by seven entering the final frame. However, OKC opened the quarter on a ridiculous 29-4 run to create an 18-point advantage.

The Kings cut the deficit to single digits but never seriously threatened. In the end, OKC outscored Stockton, 35-20, in the decisive fourth quarter.

The Blue shot 54% from the field and went 12-of-30 (40%) from 3. They dished out 28 assists on 42 baskets. Five players scored at least 14 points for OKC.

Meanwhile, the Kings shot 44% from the field and went 8-of-39 (20.5%) from 3. They collected 26 assists on 39 baskets. Stockton was led by a pair of 20-point scorers.

Some notable individual performances for both sides:

  • Ousmane Dieng: 20 points on 9-of-15 shooting, 2-of-4 from 3, nine rebounds, five assists
  • Jahmi’us Ramsey: 25 points on 9-of-14 shooting, 4-of-5 from 3, nine rebounds, three assists
  • Hunter Maldonado: 16 points on 6-of-10 shooting, seven assists, five rebounds
  • Noah Starkey: 16 points on 5-of-6 shooting, six rebounds, three assists
  • Skal Labissiere: 21 points on 9-of-14 shooting, 11 rebounds, four blocks
  • Jaylen Nowell: 20 points on 8-of-19 shooting, 2-of-8 from 3, eight rebounds, six assists, three steals
  • Deonte Burton: 18 points on 7-of-14 shooting, 2-of-8 from 3, five rebounds, two assists
  • Shabazz Muhammad: 17 points on 6-of-8 shooting, 2-of-3 from 3, two rebounds

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

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Tre Mann recalled from G League’s OKC Blue

The Thunder recalled Tre Mann from the G League’s OKC Blue.

The Oklahoma City Thunder recalled third-year guard Tre Mann from the G League’s OKC Blue on Friday.

This comes after a one-game assignment for Mann. In the Blue’s win over the Mexico City Capitanes on Wednesday, he tallied 14 points on 5-of-12 shooting, 2-of-8 from 3, eight rebounds, five assists and four steals.

In his third season, Mann has been on the outside of OKC’s rotation due to its guard depth. He has appeared in 13 games and is averaging 9.2 minutes.

Despite this, Mann continues to be a supportive teammate and has enjoyed being part of the first-place Thunder by making the best of a less-than-ideal situation.

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Recap: OKC Blue dominate Mexico City Capitanes, 114-91

Recap: OKC Blue dominates Mexico City Capitanes, 114-91.

The G League’s OKC Blue collected a 114-91 win over the Mexico City Capitanes on Wednesday to improve to 5-9.

This was the second consecutive game for the Blue against the Capitanes. They won in a blowout at home on Monday.

It was the fourth time these teams matched up, which meant the Blue were pretty familiar with how to defend the Capitanes.

OKC held a 21-18 lead following the first quarter and a 59-39 lead at the half. The Blue maintained a double-digit lead throughout the entire second half to come away with a relaxed win.

The Blue shot 50% from the field and went 11-of-34 (32.4%) from 3. They dished 30 assists on 42 baskets. Six players, including three Thunder players, scored double-digit points.

Meanwhile, the Capitanes shot 48% from the field and went 4-of-26 (15.4%) from 3. Mexico City committed 25 turnovers, which led to 33 points for the Blue.

Some notable individual performances for both sides:

  • Ousmane Dieng: 19 points on 8-of-15 shooting, seven rebounds, six assists, two steals
  • Tre Mann: 14 points on 5-of-12 shooting, 2-of-8 from 3, eight rebounds, five assists, four steals
  • Lindy Waters III: 20 points on 7-of-14 shooting, 3-of-8 from 3, four rebounds, two assists, two steals, three blocks
  • KJ Williams: 16 points on 7-of-11 shooting, four rebounds, four assists
  • Ethan Thompson: 16 points on 8-of-12 shooting, three rebounds, two assists, two steals
  • Justin Wright-Foreman: 16 points on 7-of-15 shooting, 1-of-4 from 3, four assists, three rebounds
  • Kenneth Faried: 10 points on 5-of-6 shooting, nine rebounds

The highlights from the Blue’s 23-point win over the Capitanes can be watched below:

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Tre Mann assigned to G League’s OKC Blue

Tre Mann assigned to G League’s OKC Blue.

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Tuesday night that they had  assigned third-year guard Tre Mann to the G League’s OKC Blue.

In his third season, the 22-year-old has averaged career lows across the board. He has appeared in just 13 games this season, averaging 9.2 minutes.

Mann has received the short end of the stick with OKC’s guard depth. The Thunder are deep at the backcourt spots, which means he’s had a hard time finding consistent playing time.

With the Blue — who are set to play on Wednesday — Mann will have a chance to get some extensive in-game reps. With his time with the Thunder likely near its end, there’s a real possibility Mann is moved by the trade deadline.

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Recap: OKC Blue pick up 128-105 win over Mexico City Capitanes

Recap: OKC Blue picks up 128-105 win over Mexico City Capitanes.

The G League’s OKC Blue picked up a lopsided 128-105 win over the Mexico City Capitanes on Sunday. The home win improves the Blue to 4-9.

The Blue built a 26-22 lead following the first quarter. A 30-point second frame expanded that margin to 10, 56-46, at halftime. The final result became clear with a 39-point third quarter by the Blue. This helped OKC enter the final frame leading 95-73.

The Blue shot 56% from the field and went 14-of-28 (50%) from 3. They dished 31 assists on 50 baskets. Seven players scored double-digit points.

Meanwhile, the Capitanes shot 44% from the field and went 11-of-29 (37.9%) from 3. They had four players score double-digit points.

Some notable individual performances for both sides:

  • Lindy Waters III: 33 points on 12-of-19 shooting, 7-of-9 from 3, six rebounds
  • Ousmane Dieng: 14 points on 7-of-12 shooting, six assists, three rebounds
  • Hunter Maldonado: 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting, six assists, three rebounds
  • Adam Flagler: 19 points on 7-of-9 shooting, 5-of-7 from 3, four rebounds, three assists
  • Justin Wright-Foreman: 28 points on 10-of-23 shooting, 6-of-8 from 3, four assists
  • Iverson Molinar: 16 points on 7-of-11 shooting, four rebounds, three assists
  • Kenneth Faried: 13 points on 5-of-7 shooting, nine rebounds, two blocks

The highlights from the Blue’s 23-point win over the Capitanes can be watched below:

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Recap: OKC Blue win high-scoring affair over Salt Lake City Stars, 139-129

Recap: OKC Blue wins high-scoring affair over Salt Lake City Stars, 139-129.

In a high-scoring affair, the G League’s OKC Blue outlasted the Salt Lake City Stars, 139-129, on Friday. The road win improves the Blue to 3-9.

This was the second consecutive game at Utah for the Blue, who lost on Wednesday when their comeback attempt fell short.

The Stars ended the first quarter with a 38-33 lead. A strong second quarter on both ends helped the Blue flip the scoreboard, taking a 70-56 lead they never relinquished. The Blue added to their lead with a 37-point third quarter, giving them a 21-point lead that rendered the Stars’ 40-point fourth quarter a moot exercise.

The Blue shot 56% from the field and went 19-of-36 (52.8%) from 3. They dished out 33 assists on 51 baskets. Seven players scored double-digit points.

Meanwhile, the Stars shot 52% from the field and went 15-of-40 (37.5%) from 3. An 18-of-26 night from the free-throw line hurt Salt Lake City’s comeback attempts. They had six players score double-digit points.

Some notable individual performances for both sides:

  • Jahmi’us Ramsey: 27 points on 8-of-13 shooting, 7-of-8 on free throws, seven rebounds, six assists
  • Jaden Shackelford: 25 points on 8-of-15 shooting, 6-of-12 from 3
  • Hunter Maldonado: 18 points on 8-of-14 shooting, 11 assists, six rebounds
  • KJ Williams: 19 points on 7-of-9 shooting, 3-of-4 from 3, three rebounds, two assists
  • Miller Kopp: 15 points on 5-of-7 shooting, 4-of-6 from 3, three rebounds
  • Brice Sensabaugh: 27 points on 8-of-14 shooting, 5-of-8 from 3, 5-of-6 on free throws
  • Taylor Hendricks: 16 points on 5-of-9 shooting, 2-of-6 from 3, four rebounds, three assists
  • Jason Preston: 12 points on 5-of-10 shooting, 12 assists, three rebounds
  • Micah Potter: 17 points on 5-of-12 shooting, 1-of-7 from 3, 11 rebounds
  • Michael Devoe: 15 points on 4-of-9 shooting, 2-of-3 from 3, eight assists, three rebounds, three steals

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Ousmane Dieng assigned to G League’s OKC Blue

Ousmane Dieng assigned to G League’s OKC Blue.

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Friday they had assigned Ousmane Dieng to the G League’s OKC Blue.

This has been a regular occurrence for the second-year wing in his tenure with the Thunder. The 20-year-old has struggled to gain consistent playing time in the NBA, so the G League provides him a chance to get serious reps.

Dieng was recalled from a lengthy stay with the Blue on Jan. 10, and he appeared in four games for the Thunder in his latest stay.

During his recent assignment, he averaged 16.9 points on 39% shooting, seven rebounds and 3.1 assists in seven games. He shot 23.1% from 3 on 5.6 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: Comeback falls short in OKC Blue’s 108-105 loss to Salt Lake City Stars

Recap: Comeback falls short in OKC Blue’s 108-105 loss to Salt Lake City Stars.

The G League’s OKC Blue couldn’t complete a 14-point comeback in their 108-105 loss to the Salt Lake City Stars on Wednesday. The road loss drops the Blue’s record to 2-9 on the season.

A late 20-9 run by the Blue helped close the gap, but the closest OKC was to the scoreboard was three points in the final seconds of the contest.

The close affair saw the Stars end the first quarter with a 29-24 advantage. The Blue used a 28-point second quarter to enter halftime tied at 52 apiece.

A 35-point third quarter by the Stars helped create distance on the scoreboard. Entering the final frame, the Blue trailed, 87-79. That deficit quickly ballooned to a game-high 14 points less than five minutes into the fourth quarter.

The Blue shot 43% from the field and went 11-of-37 (29.7%) from 3. They had 26 assists on 41 baskets. Seven players scored double-digit points, including four off of the bench.

Meanwhile, the Stars shot 44% from the field and went 11-of-30 (36.7%) from 3. 23 turnovers by them helped OKC attempt 13 more shots. Salt Lake City had five players score double-digit points, including a pair of 20-point scorers.

Some notable individual performances for both sides:

  • Jahmi’us Ramsey: 26 points on 10-of-21 shooting, 2-of-5 from 3, 13 rebounds, four assists
  • KJ Williams: 14 points on 6-of-11 shooting, 2-of-4 from 3, six rebounds
  • Adam Flagler: 12 points on 5-of-13 shooting, 2-of-9 from 3, six rebounds, five assists and three steals
  • Brice Sensabaugh: 28 points on 10-of-16 shooting, 2-of-6 from 3, six rebounds, two assists
  • Taylor Hendricks: 11 points on 3-of-9 shooting, nine rebounds, three steals
  • Michael Devoe: 21 points on 7-of-11 shooting, 2-of-3 from 3, two rebounds
  • Jason Preston: 14 points on 5-of-11 shooting, 1-of-4 from 3, five rebounds, four assists, two steals

The full highlights from the Blue’s three-point loss to the Utah Jazz’s G League affiliate can be watched below:

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Recap: OKC Blue can’t overcome 26-point deficit in 127-119 loss to Rip City Remix

Recap: OKC Blue can’t overcome 26-point deficit in 127-119 loss to Rip City Remix.

The G League’s OKC Blue couldn’t overcome a 26-point deficit in their 127-119 loss to the Rip City Remix on Monday. The road loss drops the Blue to 2-8.

This was the second night of a road back-to-back for the Blue against the Remix. OKC also lost to Rip City on Sunday.

A slow start resulted in the Blue trailing 44-25 after one quarter. OKC used a 36-point second quarter to cut the deficit to 10, 71-61, entering halftime. The Remix extinguished any threats of a comeback with a 34-point third quarter and entered the final frame with a 105-82 lead.

The Blue made the game somewhat interesting in the final quarter with 37 points, but drew no closer than six before running out of time.

The Blue shot 45% from the field and went 16-of-37 (43.2%) from 3. Only 15 of their 40 baskets resulted in assists. Six players scored double-digit points.

Meanwhile, the Remix shot 50% from the field and went 16-of-46 (34.8%) from 3. They totaled 25 assists on their 43 baskets. Six players scored double-digit points.

Some notable individual performances for both sides:

  • Jahmi’us Ramsey: 26 points on 8-of-18 shooting, 2-of-7 from 3, 12 rebounds, two steals
  • Jaden Shackelford: 20 points on 6-of-12 shooting, 6-of-11 from 3
  • Adam Flagler: 18 points on 6-of-12 shooting, 4-of-7 from 3, four rebounds, three assists
  • Logan Johnson: 16 points on 6-of-11 shooting, six rebounds, two steals
  • George Conditt IV: 22 points on 6-of-8 shooting, 6-of-7 on free throws
  • Ashton Hagans: 20 points on 6-of-11 shooting, 2-of-4 from 3, seven rebounds, seven assists
  • Jazian Gortman: 19 points on 7-of-14 shooting, 3-of-9 from 3, five assists
  • Antoine Davis: 19 points on 6-of-16 shooting, 6-of-13 from 3, four rebounds, three assists

Here are the full highlights from the Blue’s eight-point loss to the Portland Trail Blazers’ G League affiliate:

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