Pokusevski agreed to a one-year contract with Serbian club KK Partizan on Monday, Eurohoops.net reports.
The Serbian forward will return to his home country for the 2024-25 season after a four-year run in the NBA. The No. 17 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, Pokusevski at times flashed intriguing shot-blocking and playmaking skills for a seven-footer, but efficiency was a major issue, as he shot just 39.1 percent from the field and 30.4 percent from three-point range while committing 1.5 turnovers in 20.4 minutes per game over 168 career contests with the Thunder and Hornets. Still just 22 years old, Pokusevski could resurface at the NBA level down the road if he's able to impress during his time in Europe.
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Aleksej Pokusevski: Released by Charlotte
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The Hornets waived Pokusevski on Saturday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Pokusevski was picked up by the Hornets on Feb. 27 after being waived by the Thunder. The 22-year-old averaged 7.4 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists across 19.3 minutes in 18 regular-season games with the club. Pokusevski will now enter free agency, searching for a new club after the worst statistical year of his career.
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Hornets' Aleksej Pokusevski: Sees just 13 minutes
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Pokusevski chipped in four points (1-2 FG, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one block in 13 minutes during Tuesday's 130-104 loss to the Mavericks.
Pokusevski saw a very light workload Tuesday, as Brandon Miller and Miles Bridges combined to score 43 points in the loss. Pokusevski has played well during his time with the Hornets, averaging 7.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 18.8 minutes.
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Hornets' Aleksej Pokusevski: Cleared to play in Monday's game
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Pokusevski (illness) is available for Monday's game against the Celtics.
Pokusevski was doubtful for Monday's matchup, but he'll be able to return from a one-game absence. Assuming he's fully healthy, Pokusevski could see an uptick in playing time since Nick Richards (foot) has been ruled out.
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Hornets' Aleksej Pokusevski: Doubtful for Monday
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Pokusevski (illness) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Celtics.
Pokusevski is expected to miss his second game in a row, and that's bad news for a Charlotte team that is very shorthanded. In his absence, Davis Bertans could see more run after playing 25 minutes against the Clippers on Sunday.
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Hornets' Aleksej Pokusevski: Unavailable Sunday
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Pokusevski (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Clippers.
Pokusevski will miss his first contest since signing with the Hornets in February after a brief G League stint. The 22-year-old averaged 7.8 points and 5.0 rebounds in 22.6 minutes across his last five appearances, so the Hornets will have a meaningful role available in what has mostly been an eight-man rotation of late.
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Hornets' Aleksej Pokusevski: Questionable for Sunday
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Pokusevski is questionable for Saturday's game against the Clippers due to an illness.
The Hornets are already very shorthanded, so they would be in rough shape if Pokusevski isn't able to play. Pokusevski has averaged 19.4 minutes in March to go with 6.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 steals.
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Hornets' Aleksej Pokusevski: Returns to NBA
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The Hornets recalled Pokusevski from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Friday.
Pokusevski will return to the NBA after a short stint in the G League. However, the 21-year-old big man is unlikely to receive significant playing time for the Hornets.
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Hornets' Aleksej Pokusevski: Recalled to Hornets
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Charlotte recalled Pokusevski from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Monday.
Pokusevski latched on with Charlotte after being waived by Oklahoma City at the end of February. He will likely get some opportunities to impress with the Hornets down the stretch, as they are dealing with a ton of injuries all over the roster.
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Thunder's Aleksej Pokusevski: Recalled to Thunder
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The Thunder recalled Pokusevski from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Tuesday, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.
Pokusevski will rejoin the Thunder after being sent to the G League earlier in the day to presumably practice. Tre Mann and Ousmane Dieng will be recalled alongside Pokusevski in advance of Wednesday's game against Chicago.
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Thunder's Aleksej Pokusevski: Logs five minutes in blowout
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Pokusevski finished with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one assist across five minutes during Tuesday's 123-87 victory over the Spurs.
Pokusevski re-entered the rotation Tuesday, playing five minutes of garbage time. Often viewed as a speculative per-minute asset, Pokusevski now finds himself in a tough spot, surrounded by a team looking to push for wins as opposed to draft picks. In a nutshell, he can be ignored in just about every format.
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Thunder's Aleksej Pokusevski: Off injury report
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Pokusevski (ankle) has no injury designation for Wednesday's regular-season opener against Houston.
Pokusevski's recovery was ahead of schedule as of Oct. 18, and it appears that the 21-year-old will be active for the start of the regular season. He'll likely be ramped up with extreme caution, but Pokusevski could cut into minutes for Ousmane Dieng when fully healthy.
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Thunder's Aleksej Pokusevski: Ahead of schedule
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Coach Mark Daigneault said Wednesday that Pokusevski's (ankle) rehab is "accelerating better than we thought," Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.
Pokusevski sprained his right ankle during an offseason workout in September and was slated to be re-evaluated in six weeks. While his rehab appears to be going well, the fourth-year forward will likely still miss the start of the regular season. When healthy, he'll presumably be outside of the rotation now that Chet Holmgren is back in the picture, but Pokusevski could quickly carve out a reserve role if the Thunder's frontcourt suffers an injury or two. Pokusevski has averaged at least 20 minutes per game in each of his first three NBA seasons.
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Thunder's Aleksej Pokusevski: Sustains right ankle sprain
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Pokusevski (arm) sustained a right ankle sprain during an offseason workout Tuesday and will be re-evaluated in six weeks, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Pokusevski suffered a small right humerus fracture at the beginning of June and was unable to play for the Serbian national team in the FIBA World Cup as a result. Although he was evidently cleared to resume working out, he's now dealing with an ankle issue that will force him to miss several weeks and could sideline him for the start of the regular season. Pokusevski has had a relatively consistent role over his first three seasons with the Thunder, averaging 8.0 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 21.7 minutes per game.
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Thunder's Aleksej Pokusevski: Won't play in World Cup
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Pokusevski (arm) hasn't received medical permission to train until August, ruling him out for the FIBA World Cup, Eurohoops.net reports.
Pokusevski hoped to make his debut for the Serbia national team but is still recovering from a small right humerus fracture. He's still expected to be ready for Oklahoma City's training camp at the end of September, but he may be limited at first.
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Thunder's Aleksej Pokusevski: Suffers right arm fracture
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Pokusevski suffered a small right humerus fracture May 31 and will be re-evaluated in four-to-six weeks, Clemente Almanza of the Thunder Wire reports.
Pokusevski has had some tough injury luck lately, as he missed over half of his third NBA season with a total of 34 games played. Fortunately, he still has a lot of time to recover in advance of training camp with the Thunder. With an improved three-point shot and a knack for blocking shots, Pokusevski has the potential to play a big role for the Thunder.
Pokusevski (knee) is out for Friday's Play-In Game versus the Timberwolves.
Pokusevski will miss his fifth straight game Friday due to a left knee contusion. His absence shouldn't affect the Thunder's rotation. If Oklahoma City beats Minnesota, Pokusevski's next chance to suit up will be Sunday's matchup with Denver.
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Thunder's Aleksej Pokusevski: Won't play Wednesday
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Pokusevski (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's Play-In Game versus New Orleans.
Pokusevski has made just three appearances since Dec. 27 due to lower leg and knee injuries, so it's unsurprising that he won't be available Wednesday. His continued absence won't significantly impact Oklahoma City's rotation.
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Thunder's Aleksej Pokusevski: Won't play Sunday
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Pokusevski (knee) is out Sunday against the Grizzlies.
Pokusevski joins a myriad of his teammates on the sidelines for the regular-season finale. It's unlikely he will play a significant role during the Play-In Tournament or playoffs.
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Thunder's Aleksej Pokusevski: Late addition to injury report
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Pokusevski is out for Tuesday's game versus the Warriors due to a left knee contusion.
Pokusevski has averaged just 8.0 minutes across his last three appearances, so his absence is unlikely to affect the Thunder's rotation. His next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with Utah.
