Oliver submitted nine points (3-7 FG, 2-3 FG), five rebounds, one assist and one block across 15 minutes of Thursday's 125-99 win over the Vipers.
Oliver stepped into a larger role Thursday with Devin Cannady (undisclosed) and L.J. Figueroa (knee) sidelined and nearly scored in double figures. However, he committed four fouls in his 15 minutes and finished with a team-low negative three plus-minus.
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Cameron Oliver: Impresses in expanded role
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Oliver secured 16 points (5-12 FG, 0-3 3PT, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, a steal and a block across 23 minutes of Sunday's 152-118 win over Santa Cruz.
Oliver stepped into a larger role with Scotty Pippen (concussion) sidelined and poured in 16 points. The 26-year-old has appeared in eight regular-season contests, averaging 9.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 18.2 minutes.
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Cameron Oliver: Double-doubles Thursday
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Oliver recorded 16 points (8-10 F), 11 rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 21 minutes of Thursday's 127-117 win over the Cruise.
Oliver was incredible off the bench, posting a team-high 11 rebounds and scoring 16 points on 80 percent shooting in just 21 minutes of action. Thursday's outing was certainly his best performance of the regular season and could earn him more opportunities moving forward.
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Cameron Oliver: Solid in limited action
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Oliver secured nine points (4-6 FG, 1-2 3PT), three rebounds, two assists and a block in 11 minutes of Wednesday's 120-111 win over the Blue.
Oliver took the court for just the second time in the regular season and was rather effective. The 26-year-old posted a season-best nine points on 66.7 percent shooting while also burying his first three-pointer of the campaign
Oliver logged 14 points (6-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and one block across 21 minutes during Tuesday's 111-98 win over the Agua Caliente Clippers.
Oliver is averaging 13.2 points and 23.7 minutes across 10 G League games this year. He possesses the averages in spite of fellow forwards Mason Jones or Paris Bass being more favored rotation players.
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Cameron Oliver: Short of double-double
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Oliver logged 13 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, three blocks and one assist across 24 minutes during Wednesday's 127-124 win over the Memphis Hustle.
Since his previous NBA contract expired, Oliver has been a backup for the South Bay Lakers. He's averaging 17.6 points and 9.2 rebounds across five G League games. However, the emergence of fellow forward Mason Jones -- who is averaging 29.3 points and 9.1 rebounds -- could negatively affect Oliver's statistical upside like it did Wednesday.
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Cameron Oliver: Let go by Atlanta
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The Hawks didn't re-sign Oliver (COVID-19 health and safety protocols) after his 10-day contract expired Saturday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Oliver made two appearances during his time with Atlanta, averaging 11.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 21.5 minutes per contest. Unless he's quickly picked up by another NBA team, Oliver is expected to head back to the G League, where he had been playing with the South Bay Lakers.
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Hawks' Cameron Oliver: Lands in COVID-19 protocols
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Oliver was placed in the league's health and safety protocols Wednesday, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.
Oliver has appeared in two games for the Hawks since joining the team on a 10-day hardship deal. However, he'll now be forced to isolate from the team. It's not yet clear whether the 25-year-old has tested positive for COVID-19, but his absence will leave Atlanta even more shorthanded in the frontcourt.
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Hawks' Cameron Oliver: Perfect shooting in debut
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Oliver notched 13 points (6-6 FG, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one block across 18 minutes during Wednesday's loss to Chicago.
After signing a 10-day hardship contract Tuesday, Oliver made his debut for the Hawks on Wednesday and was perfect from the field while scoring 13 points. The 25-year-old could continue to see a decent-sized role in the rotation if the Hawks' core players remain in protocols for upcoming games. Oliver's next chance to make an impact will come Friday against the Cavaliers.
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Hawks' Cameron Oliver: Joins Atlanta via hardship
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Oliver was signed to a 10-day hardship contract with the Hawks on Tuesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
In the G League, Oliver was averaging 14.1 points and 7.6 rebounds across 27.1 minutes per game for the South Bay Lakers. The Hawks currently have 13 players sidelined due to COVID-19 protocols, so the 25-year-old forward may get an extended look during the duration of his 10-day contract.
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Cameron Oliver: Impressive two-way performance
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Oliver totaled 21 points (8-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, four blocks and two assists across 33 minutes during Thursday's 123-106 loss to Agua Caliente.
The 6-foot-8 forward continues to be one of the best players in the entire G League. Olivers' 21 points tied Frank Mason for a team-high while he led South Bay in rejections as well. The Nevada product is averaging an impressive 14.1 points and 7.1 rebounds per game to start off the G Leauge season.
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Cameron Oliver: Nears double-double in win
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Oliver posted 21 points (7-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, three blocks and one steal over 39 minutes during Tuesday's 124-121 overtime victory over Agua Caliente.
The Nevada product came one rebound shy of posting a double-double for the second straight showing during Tuesday's victory. Oliver has impressed as an interior presence to begin the season for South Bay, averaging 12.9 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game over his first 11 appearances this year.
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Cameron Oliver: Close to double-double Friday
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Oliver recorded 19 points (8-11 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, three blocks and two steals in 21 minutes during Fridays 131-110 win over Santa Cruz.
The Nevada product needed just 21 minutes to put up a loaded stat line during Friday's big win over Santa Cruz. Oliver neared a double-double while shooting better than 70 percent from the field during the showing. South Bay plays Stockton. on Friday.
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Cameron Oliver: Fills up box score
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Oliver recorded 15 points (7-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt), seven rebounds, six assists, three steals, two blocks and one turnover in 32 minutes during Friday's 112-105 win against the Ignite.
It was an incredibly impressive defensive effort for the Nevada product with five steals-plus-blocks. The 25-year-old has bounced around the G League throughout his career, but he finds himself looking like one of the key players for South Bay this season.
Oliver was waived by the Lakers on Friday, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
The Lakers needed to make some cuts before the regular season, and Oliver didn't make the team. There's a good chance he lands in the G League with the South Bay Lakers.
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Lakers' Cameron Oliver: Inks Exhibit 10 with Lakers
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Oliver will sign an Exhibit 10 contract with the Lakers, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Oliver appeared in four games with the Rockets last season -- his rookie year. In 21.8 minutes, he averaged 10.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 blocks. It seems likely he'll be headed to the G League after training camp.
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Rockets' Cameron Oliver: Records double-double
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Oliver notched 10 points (5-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 12 rebounds, three blocks and one assist in Sunday's 124-95 loss to the Hawks.
In only his fourth NBA game, Oliver recorded his first career double-double. The 24-year-old also performed well defensively, logging three blocks. The forward could be brought back to the Rockets next season, but he'll likely have a smaller role.
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Rockets' Cameron Oliver: Solid start to NBA career
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Oliver dropped 17 points (7-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-3 FT) and added two rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in 23 minutes Wednesday in the Rockets' 124-122 loss to the Lakers.
Houston's long injury list has played a large part in opening up minutes for Oliver, but the 24-year-old rookie is thus far making the most of his 10-day deal. Through two games, Oliver has tallied 30 points, five rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block in 42 minutes while shooting 60 percent from the field. The Rockets aren't expected to get many reinforcements, if any, among their injured players for the final two games of the season, so Oliver should continue to enjoy an elevated role off the bench.
