EUGENE OMORUYI NEWS

Leads bench in scoring in win Omoruyi tallied 16 points (6-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three steals and two rebounds over 12 minutes in Tuesday's 145-82 preseason win over Cairns.

Impact Omoruyi led all bench players in scoring over just 12 minutes while finishing as one of eight Wizards players with a double-digit point total in a blowout victory. Omoruyi has changed teams every season over his three-year NBA career, looking to find a permanent home in Washington in his first year with the Wizards in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pistons pick up team options for Alec Burks, Isaiah Livers, Eugene Omoruyi On the eve of free agency, Detroit announced it would pick up the team options of guard Alec Burks and forwards Isaiah Livers and Eugene Omo...

JUNE 30, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Drops 19 points in 28 minutes Omoruyi recorded 19 points (6-17 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 4-7 FT), two rebounds, two assists and two steals in 28 minutes during Sunday's 128-102 loss to Orlando.

Impact Omoruyi scored double-digits for the third straight game, picking up a few extra minutes after Marvin Bagley was forced from the game due to a neck injury. If Bagley is forced to miss time, Omoruyi could be someone to consider, even in standard formats. With that said, he doesn't offer a lot outside of some sporadic scoring and the occasional defensive stat.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Magic hand Pistons 20th loss in 21 games with 128-102 win

Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. had 14 points and nine rebounds each before sitting out the fourth quarter Sunday night in the Orlando Magic’s 128-102 rout of the Detroit Pis...

APRIL 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pistons sign Eugene Omoruyi to two-year deal Michael Scotto: The Detroit Pistons signed Eugene Omoruyi to a two-year deal, which includes a team option for 2023-24 season, league source...

MARCH 27, 2023 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Inks rest-of-season deal Omoruyi signed a rest-of-season contract with the Pistons on Thursday, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.

Impact The second-year pro out of Oregon is coming off two 10-day deals with the Pistons, and he's impressed the organization enough to stick around for the remainder of the campaign. Over his past eight appearances, Omoruyi has averaged 10.3 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 24.8 minutes. As the Pistons let the season slip away, he should continue seeing plenty of action.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Omoruyi isn't starting Sunday against the Heat, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Omoruyi started the last three matchups and averaged 12.0 points and 4.3 rebounds in 26.0 minutes per game. He'll retreat to the bench with Marvin Bagley back in action Sunday but could still see slightly elevated minutes since Bagley's playing time will be monitored.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in Monday's start Omoruyi posted 17 points (8-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), six rebounds, three steals and two assists across 32 minutes during Monday's 117-97 win over Indiana.

Impact The second-year forward got his first start since Jan. 10 and posted his biggest scoring performance since Nov. 11, when he erupted for 22 points against the Raptors. Omoruyi has seen at least 23 minutes in four straight contests as the Pistons' frontcourt deals with multiple injuries, averaging a solid 13.0 points, 4.5 boards, 1.3 steals, 1.0 assists and 1.0 threes over that stretch, and with neither Marvin Bagley (ankle) nor Isaiah Stewart (shoulder) expected to return in the next couple games, the 26-year-old should continue to see elevated usage.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Omoruyi is starting Monday's game against Indiana, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Impact Omoruyi topped 20 minutes of playing time off the bench in his last three appearances and averaged 11.7 points and 4.0 rebounds during that time. He'll make his third start of the season with Marvin Bagley (ankle) sidelined Monday. Coach Dwane Casey said Sunday that he expects Bagley to miss the "next few games," so it's possible Omoruyi has a multi-game stint in the starting lineup.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signs second 10-day contract The Pistons signed Omoruyi to a second 10-day contract Monday, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Impact Omoruyi has appeared in five consecutive games, and with the Pistons extremely shorthanded, he's played at least 20 minutes in each of Detroit's last three contests, averaging 11.7 points and 4.0 rebounds in 25.3 minutes during that stretch. The undrafted forward out of Oregon should continue to garner a solid role in the Pistons' frontcourt as long as Marvin Bagley (ankle) and Isaiah Stewart (shoulder) remain sidelined.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

James L. Edwards III: Eugene Omoruyi, who had his first 10-day... - The Athletic Eugene Omoruyi, who had his first 10-day contract with the Pistons expire yesterday, will sign a new 10-day contract with the Pistons today,...

MARCH 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Surprising showing off bench Omoruyi amassed 15 points (5-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal across 23 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 119-117 loss to Washington.

Impact It's the first time the 26-year-old forward has scored in double digits in an NBA game since Dec. 16, when he was with the Thunder. Omoruyi is only on a 10-day contract with the Pistons right now, but if he continues to supply a steady hand in an injury-riddled frontcourt rotation, he could earn a regular job for the rest of the season.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dario Sarcic Wins Roster Battle, Thunder Open a Spot Eugene Omoruyi was waived last night following the Thunder’s game.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Thunder waive forward Eugene Omoruyi About two weeks after the Oklahoma City Thunder signed forward Eugene Omoruyi to a standard contract, they have released him.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Thunder waive forward Eugene Omoruyi About two weeks after the Oklahoma City Thunder signed forward Eugene Omoruyi to a standard contract, they have released him.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Oklahoma City Holds Team Option on Eugene Omoruyi's Two Year Contract The Thunder rewarded Eugene Omoruyi for his progress within the organization, while also maintaining roster flexibility.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Off injury report Omoruyi (ankle) has been removed from the injury report for Wednesday against Houston.

Impact The Thunder are pretty healthy these days, so Omoruyi will likely be an emergency depth option. In his 22 appearances this season, he's averaged 4.9 points and 2.3 rebounds in 12.0 minutes.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Omoruyi has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pelicans due to a left ankle sprain.

Impact Omoruyi appeared in two of the Thunder's last three matchups and averaged 2.5 points and 2.5 rebounds in 8.0 minutes per game during that time. He'll miss at least one game due to his ankle issue, and his final chance to play before the All-Star break will be Wednesday against Houston.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eugene Omoruyi Signed to Full NBA Contract Oklahoma City filled its open spot on Friday evening, adding forward Eugene Omoruyi to the active roster.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Two-way deal converted Omoruyi will have his two-way deal converted into a standard NBA contract for the remainder of the season according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

Impact Omoruyi isn't guaranteed rotation minutes with the Thunder, and so far this season he has averaged just 12.2 minutes across 21 appearances.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Sunday Omoruyi has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nets due to lower back soreness, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Omoruyi wasn't on Oklahoma City's initial injury report Sunday, but he was ruled out less than an hour before tipoff. His absence shouldn't significantly impact the Thunder's rotation.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't suit up Wednesday Omoruyi did not suit up for the Blue's Wednesday night matchup against the South Bay Lakers.

Impact Even though Omoruyi was listed as healthy, coach Grant Gibbs decided to not put him in the game, which is surprising since he's been a serviceable bench player for the Blue this year. With this loss, expect him to find his way back into the rotation as a scorer and rebounder off the bench.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Thursday Omoruyi will return to the bench for Thursday's game versus the 76ers, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Impact Omoruyi drew a spot start Tuesday against the Heat with Jaylin Williams (ankle) sitting out another game, but he returns to the second unit with Williams back in the fold Thursday. Omoruyi doesn't figure to see nearly as much action Thursday as a result.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Omoruyi is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus Miami. Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Impact Omuruyi will replace Kenrich Williams in the starting lineup Tuesday. He will make just the second start of the season.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled, available Friday Omoruyi was recalled from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue and is available for Friday's game against the Wizards, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact With the Thunder missing various frontcourt players, Omoruyi is a strong candidate to join the rotation after being called up. In his 17 NBA appearances, he's averaged 5.2 points and 2.4 rebounds in 11.6 minutes.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE