OKC Blue: Ousmane Dieng highlights 107-94 win over G League’s Kings

A quick recap of the OKC Blue’s win over the Stockton Kings on Wednesday.

While the Oklahoma City Thunder fell to the Memphis Grizzlies, their G League affiliate picked up a win.

The OKC Blue defeated the Stockton Kings, the G League affiliate of the Sacramento Kings, 107-94.

After being assigned to the Blue following his best stretch of NBA basketball, Dieng added to the momentum with a dominating performance in 40 minutes.

The win puts the Blue back to .500 (6-6). Here are some notable performances from both sides:

Ousmane Dieng: 24 points on 10-of-15 shooting, 12 rebounds, four assists

DJ Wilson: 17 points

Lindy Waters III: 13 points on 4-of-10 shooting, 3-of-7 from 3

Jahmi’us Ramsey: 17 points

Neemias Queta: 15 points, 13 rebounds

Chima Moneke: 15 points, 14 rebounds

DJ Steward: 15 points, four assists

Here are the full highlights from the Blue’s 13-point win:

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OKC Thunder news: Ousmane Dieng assigned to the G League’s Blue

After a career night to cap off an impressive stretch, Ousmane Dieng returns to the OKC Blue.

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Tuesday they have assigned rookie forward Ousmane Dieng to the G League’s OKC Blue.

This was expected. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault said during Friday’s practice that Dieng would get assigned to the G League again pretty soon.

In his recent stretch of games with the Thunder, Dieng has looked better. In five games, Dieng averaged 6.2 points on 56.5% shooting and four rebounds. From outside, Dieng has shot 41.7% on 2.4 threes.

Dieng’s return was highlighted by his best game of the season on Monday in a win against the Atlanta Hawks, when he scored a career-high 15 points on 6-of-8 shooting and 3-of-4 from 3.

The Thunder selected Dieng No. 11 in the 2022 NBA draft. Dieng returning to the Blue gives him a chance to gain more confidence and playing time.

In six Blue games, Dieng is averaging 14 points. 7.5 rebounds and 3.8 assists.

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OKC Blue: Notable performances, highlights in 117-89 loss to G League’s Clippers

A quick recap of Sunday’s OKC Blue loss.

The Oklahoma City Blue fell to the Ontario Clippers, 117-89, in a home game on Sunday afternoon.

The Blue are the Oklahoma City Thunder’s G League affiliate while the Clippers are the LA Clippers’ G League affiliate.

The Blue are 5-6 on the season under new head coach Kam Woods.

Here are some of the more notable performances from the G League game.

  • Jahmi’us Ramsey: 21 points, six rebounds
  • DJ Wilson: 17 points, 10 rebounds
  • Quade Green: 12 points
  • Nate Darling: 18 points
  • Xavier Moon: 19 points
  • Michael Devoe: 19 points
  • Moussa Diabate: 14 points, nine rebounds
  • Jason Preston: nine points, 10 assists

Here are the full highlights of the game:

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OKC Thunder recalls Jaylin Williams from G League’s Blue

The Thunder recalled Jaylin Williams from the OKC Blue on Thursday.

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Thursday that they have recalled rookie forward Jaylin Williams from the G League’s OKC Blue.

With the Thunder going on an extensive five-game road trip, it looks like they recalled Williams to have him available during the stay away from home.

In five games with the Thunder, Williams has averaged 2.8 points and two rebounds. In eight games with the Blue, Williams has averaged 13.8 points, 9.4 rebounds and six assists.

The Thunder selected Williams with the 34th overall pick of the second round in the 2022 NBA draft out of Arkansas. The 20-year-old has played sporadically for the Thunder so far this season.

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OKC Blue: Notable performance, highlights in 119-101 loss to G League’s Clippers

A quick recap of the OKC Blue’s loss to the G League’s Ontario Clippers.

The OKC Blue — the Oklahoma City Thunder’s G League affiliate — fell to the Ontario Clippers — the LA Clippers’ G League affiliate — 119-101 on Wednesday.

The Blue are now 5-5 on the season. Here are some of the notable performances from the Blue’s 18-point loss:

Jaylin Williams: 12 points, 10 rebounds, six assists

Eugene Omoruyi: 16 points, four rebounds

Scotty Hopson: 14 points, five rebounds

Jaden Shackelford: 19 points on 4-of-9 shooting from three

Adam Mokoka: 16 points, seven rebounds

Xavier Moon: 30 points on 12-of-22 shooting, nine assists, five rebounds, five steals

Keaton Wallace: 25 points on 10-of-20 shooting

Nate Darling: 21 points, nine rebounds

Michael Devoe: 23 points on 10-of-15 shooting

Here are the full highlights of the game:

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OKC Blue: Notable performances, highlights in 111-97 win over G League’s Ontario Clippers

A quick recap of the OKC Blue’s win over the G League’s Clippers on Monday.

While the Oklahoma City Thunder were battling the New Orleans Pelicans in a close game, their G League affiliate, the OKC Blue, handed the Ontario Clippers, the G League affiliate of the LA Clippers, a blowout loss.

The Blue won 111-97, improving to 5-4.

Here are some of the more notable performances from the game.

Jahmi’us Ramsey: 29 points on 13-of-16 shooting

Jaylin Williams: 16 points, 10 rebounds, five assists

Jaden Shackelford: 14 points on 4-of-7 shooting from 3

Eugene Omoruyi: eight points on 2-of-10 shooting, four rebounds

Nate Darling: 23 points on 10-of-20 shooting

Xavier Moon: 18 points on 8-of-14 shooting

Moussa Diabate: 14 points, 10 rebounds

Here are the highlights of the game:

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OKC Blue: Notable performances, highlights in 112-111 win over Salt Lake City Stars

A quick recap of Friday’s OKC Blue win over the Salt Lake City Stars.

The OKC Blue, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s G League affiliate, won a close contest against the Salt Lake City Stars, the Utah Jazz’s G League affiliate, 112-111.

The Blue are 4-4.

Here are some of the best performances from the win.

  • DJ Wilson: 24 points, six rebounds
  • Lindy Waters III: 22 points and 4-of-7 shooting from 3, seven rebounds, six assists
  • Jahmi’us Ramsey: 22 points, four rebounds, three assists
  • Jaylin Williams: eight points, nine assists, seven rebounds
  • Ousmane Dieng: 11 points, six rebounds
  • Paris Bass: 30 points on 12-of-21 shooting, nine assists, eight rebounds

The Blue also announced Friday that they have acquired guard Quade Green. Green is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s former Kentucky teammate. In a corresponding move, the Blue waived Kevin Kangu.

HIGHLIGHTS:

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OKC Blue: Notable performances, highlights in 133-115 loss to the South Bay Lakers

Recapping the OKC Blue’s loss to the South Bay Lakers.

In a rematch with the South Bay Lakers, the OKC Blue fell, 133-115, on Tuesday.

The Blue, the G League affiliate of the Oklahoma City Thunder, falls to 3-4. Let’s take a look at some notable individual performances from both teams.

  • Jaylin Williams: 21 points on 8-of-11 shooting, 12 rebounds, eight assists
  • Jahmi’us Ramsey: 26 points on 12-of-20 shooting
  • Jaden Shackelford: 20 points on 6-of-13 shooting, 4-of-8 from 3
  • Lindy Waters III: 11 points on 3-of-13 shooting, 2-of-10 from 3
  • Scottie Pippen Jr.: 36 points on 12-of-25 shooting, 6-of-12 from 3
  • LJ Figueroa: 31 points on 10-of-15 shooting, 10 rebounds

The Blue will play the Salt Lake City Stars, the Utah Jazz G League affiliate, on Friday, Nov. 25 at noon CT at Paycom Center.

Here are the full highlights of the game:

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OKC Thunder news: Jaylin Williams assigned to G League’s OKC Blue

Jaylin Williams is back with the OKC Blue.

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Tuesday that they have assigned rookie forward Jaylin Williams to the G League’s OKC Blue.

Williams played for the Blue on Monday afternoon before being recalled to the Thunder. It appears the franchise will likely follow a similar plan on Wednesday as the Blue play in the afternoon and the Thunder play at night.

This is a huge benefit of having the Thunder and Blue play in the same arena. It allows players to get called up and down seamlessly with no logistical issues.

In five games with the Thunder, Williams is averaging 2.8 points and two rebounds. In four games with the Blue, Williams is averaging 13.3 points, 8.8 rebounds and five assists.

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OKC Thunder news: Jaylin Williams assigned to G League’s OKC Blue

The Oklahoma City Thunder assigned Jaylin Williams to the G League’s OKC Blue.

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Sunday night that they have assigned rookie forward Jaylin Williams to the G League’s Oklahoma City Blue.

The Blue are scheduled to play an afternoon game on Monday against the Los Angeles Lakers G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers. The Thunder are also scheduled to play later that night against the New York Knicks. Both games will be played at Paycom Center.

In all likelihood, Williams will play heavy minutes in the Blue game and could get called back up to the Thunder to be active against the Knicks.

In five games with the Thunder, Williams is averaging 2.8 points and two rebounds. In three games with the Blue, Williams is averaging 11.3 points, nine rebounds and six assists.

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