Thunder's Branden Carlson: Career performance in win
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Carlson posted 26 points (10-19 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, three blocks and two assists in 38 minutes during Sunday's 115-100 win over the Pelicans.
Carlson saw a significant role Sunday due to the team holding many rotational players out for the season finale and Jaylin Williams (ankle) going down with injury. In an expanded role, Carlson matched his career high in blocks while setting career-best marks in points and rebounds and logging his first double-double. Despite the impressive performance, Carlson will likely return to a minimal role as the team turns to postseason play.
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Thunder's Branden Carlson: Barely features in win
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Carlson amassed zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and one assist over two minutes during Tuesday's 136-120 victory over the Lakers.
Carlson was added to the rotation during garbage time, a trend that is all too familiar this season. He has appeared in nine of the past 11 games, with seven of those appearances coming in the dying moments. In 29 games this season, he has averaged 3.0 points and 1.4 rebounds in 6.2 minutes per contest.
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Thunder's Branden Carlson: Returns on two-way deal
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Carlson agreed to a two-way contract with the Thunder on Thursday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
With Ajay Mitchell (toe) having been converted to a standard two-year deal Thursday, the Thunder used their open two-way spot on Carlson. The big man previously signed a one-year deal with the Thunder in November before getting waived and then re-signing with Oklahoma City on a pair of 10-day pacts in January. Overall, the 25-year-old rookie has appeared in 15 games for the Thunder this season, averaging 3.1 points and 1.7 rebounds in 6.3 minutes.
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Thunder's Branden Carlson: Gets another 10-day deal
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Carlson re-signed Wednesday with the Thunder on a second 10-day contract, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Carlson was previously waived off the 15-man roster Jan. 7 in anticipation of two-way player Ajay Mitchell being upgraded to a standard contract. Still, that plan was put on hold after Mitchell suffered a turf toe sprain that will keep him sidelined for multiple months. Once Carlson cleared waivers, the Thunder quickly brought him back on a 10-day deal to fill the open roster spot. After re-signing to another 10-day pact, Carlson will be in the fold through Jan. 31 before Oklahoma City would have to either sign him to a rest-of-season deal or let him walk. Carlson has appeared in 13 games for the Thunder thus far, averaging 2.8 points and 1.8 rebounds in 6.2 minutes per contest.
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Thunder's Branden Carlson: Headed back to parent club
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The Thunder recalled Carlson from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Saturday.
Carlson joined the Blue for Saturday's 131-110 loss to the Valley Suns and recorded a team-high 23 points (10-18 FG, 3-8 3Pt) to go with 17 rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block across 30 minutes. The 25-year-old big man has appeared in only seven games for the Thunder this season, averaging 0.6 points across 3.6 minutes per game.
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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: 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.
