Thunder's Branden Carlson: Headed back to G League
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The Thunder assigned Carlson to the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Saturday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Carlson will be available for Saturday's G League matchup with the Valley Suns. However, Carlson will likely rejoin the Thunder ahead of Sunday's NBA contest against the Celtics.
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Thunder's Branden Carlson: Returns from G League
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The Thunder recalled Carlson from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Friday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Carlson practiced with the Blue earlier in the day but will be back with the Thunder for Friday's game against the Knicks.
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Thunder's Branden Carlson: Assigned to G League
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The Thunder assigned Carlson to the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Friday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Carlson recorded one assist in three minutes during Thursday's matchup with the Clippers. However, the rookie big man should continue to receive increased playing time in the G League.
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Thunder's Branden Carlson: Back with parent club
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The Thunder recalled Carlson from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Thursday, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Carlson will be back with the Thunder in advance of Thursday's game against the Clippers after suiting up for the Blue earlier in the day. He played 26 minutes in the Blue's loss to the Valley Suns, recording nine points (3-10 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, two blocks and one assist in 26 minutes.
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Thunder's Branden Carlson: Sent to G League
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The Thunder assigned Carlson to the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Thursday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Carlson will return to the G League after a brief stint in the NBA. Carlson is averaging 14.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 blocks in 24.0 minutes across three appearances for the Blue.
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Thunder's Branden Carlson: Rejoins parent club
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The Thunder recalled Carlson from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Monday, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.
Carlson spent time with the Blue earlier Monday to get some practice reps in, but he'll be available for the Thunder's next game Tuesday versus the Timberwolves.
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Thunder's Branden Carlson: Remains out Saturday
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Carlson (concussion) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Charlotte.
Carlson is set to miss a third straight game while in the concussion protocol. The rookie center won't be part of the Thunder rotation once he's cleared to play again.
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Thunder's Branden Carlson: Won't play Monday
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Carlson (concussion) won't play Monday against the Wizards.
Carlson has only five NBA appearances under his belt with an average of 3.6 minutes per contest. His absence shouldn't impact the Thunder's rotation.
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Thunder's Branden Carlson: Garbage time appearance
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Carlson ended with no counting stats in one minute during Tuesday's 118-104 victory over Dallas.
Carlson was recalled from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Tuesday after being assigned earlier in the day and appeared in an NBA game for just the fifth time this season, with all but one appearance coming in garbage time. Despite the fact the Thunder currently have just one reliable center option, Carlson has been unable to force his way into the rotation, with the team opting to run with a small-ball lineup whenever Isaiah Hartenstein isn't on the floor.
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Thunder's Branden Carlson: Inks one-year deal
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The Thunder signed Carlson to a standard one-year NBA contract Saturday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
After being cut by the Raptors prior to the start of the season, Carlson had been playing in the G League with Raptors 905 and averaged 14.3 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.7 blocks in 31.6 minutes. He'll now join Oklahoma City and provide some depth at center for a Thunder squad that's without Chet Holmgren (hip), Jaylin Williams (hip) and Isaiah Hartenstein (hand).
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Branden Carlson: Cut loose by Toronto
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The Raptors waived Carlson on Saturday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Carlson was initially signed to a two-way contract but has been let go by the Raptors. He will enter the 2024-25 campaign as a free agent.
