The Suns signed Shackelford earlier in September, but he won't have the chance to compete for a spot on the regular-season roster, meaning he's ticketed to spend the 2024-25 campaign in the G League. He played at that level in 2023-24, featuring for the Oklahoma City Blue.
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Suns' Jaden Shackelford: Inks deal with Phoenix
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The Suns signed Shackelford to an Exhibit 10 contract Thursday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Shackelford has yet to make an NBA appearance but spent the 2023-24 campaign with Oklahoma City Blue of the G League. He will now have the opportunity to compete for a regular-season roster spot with the Suns.
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Thunder's Jaden Shackelford: Let go by Thunder
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The Thunder waived Shackelford on Friday, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.
Shackelford was waived by the Thunder a few hours after signing with the team. He will join the team's G League affiliate, the Oklahoma City Blue, alongside Jahmi'us Ramsey.
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Jaden Shackelford: Solid performance in win
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Shackelford finished with 21 points (7-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two assists in 32 minutes during Thursday's 100-94 win over the Ignite.
Shackelford was able to get back on track against the Ignite, finishing as one of the leading scorers on an efficient clip. Expect him to continue to play at a high level as one of the main offensive weapons for the Blue.
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Jaden Shackelford: Doesn't suit up Friday
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Shackelford (undisclosed) did not take the floor on Friday against Rio Grande.
After returning from an undisclosed Injury Mar. 2, Shackelford was sidelined again Friday. His timetable to return is currently unknown. However, it's most likely the case that head coach Grant Gibbs is resting him during back-to-backs to ease him into the rotation.
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Jaden Shackelford: Struggles in loss
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Shackelford finished with 8 points (3-8 FG, 2-6 3Pt) and three assists in 19 minutes during Tuesday's 107-99 loss to the Skyforce.
Shackelford struggled in his return, missing five shots and finishing with less than 10 points, which played a role in the Blue securing the loss. He'll attempt to turn it around once he gets a few more games under his belt, as he's averaging 13.4 points per game.
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Jaden Shackelford: Doesn't suit up Sunday
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Shackelford did not take the floor for Sunday's contest against the Skyhawks.
Even though Shackelford was listed as healthy, coach Grant Gibbs decided not to put him in the game. The team probably chose to sit him for precautionary reasons, as he's missed the last two weeks with an undisclosed injury. When back in the lineup, expect him to once again find his groove offensively as one of the main scoring options for the Blue.
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Jaden Shackelford: Doesn't suit up Saturday
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Shackelford (undisclosed) did not suit up for the Blue's Saturday matchup against the Motor City Cruise.
Shackelford did not have the opportunity to showcase his offensive ability against Motor City as he's dealing with an undisclosed injury. His timetable to return is currently unknown. In the meantime, expect Adam Mokoka to see an increase in his minutes.
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Jaden Shackelford: Solid performance in win
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Shackelford finished with 23 points (8-14 FG, 7-11 3Pt), five rebounds and two assists in 33 minutes during Friday's 125-123 win over the Iowa Wolves.
Shackelford played a pivotal role in helping the Blue secure the victory, finishing as the second-leading scorer while also scoring on an efficient clip. Expect him to continue to play at a high level as one of the main scoring guards for the G League squad.
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Jaden Shackelford: Solid performance in loss
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Shackelford finished with 18 points (6-13 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and one assist in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 118-113 loss to the Stockton Kings.
Shackelford was one of the driving forces offensively for the Blue, finishing as the third-leading scorer on a very efficient clip. However, it wasn't enough for them to overcome the deficit against Stockton.
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Jaden Shackelford: Exceptional performance in win
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Shackelford finished with 36 points (10-16 FG, 8-13 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 41 minutes during Thursday's 118-109 win over the G League Ignite.
Shackelford played a pivotal role in securing the victory for the Blue, finishing as the leading scorer on a very efficient night from the field. The 21-year-old has been one of the main offensive weapons for Oklahoma City this year, averaging 16.9 points over 33.8 minutes per night.
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Jaden Shackelford: Solid performance in loss
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Shackelford finished with 15 points (5-13 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and one block in 34 minutes during Sunday's 112-108 loss to the Santa Cruz Warriors.
Shackelford stepped up to the plate offensively for the Blue, finishing as the second-leading scorer. However, he struggled from beyond the arc and didn't add much value elsewhere.
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Jaden Shackelford: Solid performance in loss
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Shackelford finished with 25 points (9-20 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and four assists in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 123-102 loss to the Salt Lake City Stars.
Shackelford showcased the type of player he can be when called upon as he led the Blue in scoring. However, he was somewhat inefficient from the field, missing 11 shots, including eight from deep. Expect him to continue to be a scoring threat for the Blue as they look to bounce back from back-to-back losses against Salt Lake.
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Jaden Shackelford: Solid performance in loss
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Shackelford finished with 19 points (6-14 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds and two assists in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 119-101 loss to the Ontario Clippers.
Despite the loss, Shackelford showed out, leading the Blue in scoring and three-pointers made. However, he did have trouble handling the playmaking duties as he finished with twice as many turnovers as assists.
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Jaden Shackelford: Leading scorer in win
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Shackelford finished with 24 points (8-9 FG, 6-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and a block in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 110-95 loss to the G League Ignite.
In his first start of the season, Shackelford made his presence known. He finished the game with amazing efficiency for a guard, missing only one shot and setting the tone offensively as the leading scorer.
Shackelford was waived by the Thunder on Monday, Nick Crain of SI.com reports.
Shackelford signed an Exhibit 10 contract with Oklahoma City on Saturday but will be let go a few days later. He seems like a candidate to wind up in the G League if he goes unclaimed on waivers.
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