LINDY WATERS III NEWS

Returns to NBA The Thunder recalled Waters from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Friday.

Impact Waters will return to the NBA after a brief stint in the G League. While the 26-year-old guard will be available for Friday's matchup with Washington, he's unlikely to receive significant playing time.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

OKC Thunder Ink Lindy Waters III to a Multi-Year Pact After Hayward Trade The Oklahoma City Thunder opened up two roster spots after trading for Gordon Hayward on Thursday. One of those spots has been issued to hom...

FEBRUARY 9 • SUNHERALD.COM

Thunder sign Lindy Waters III to multi-year deal Thunder sign Lindy Waters III to multi-year deal.

FEBRUARY 9 • USATODAY.COM

Inks multi-year deal with OKC The Thunder signed Waters to a multi-year contract Friday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Waters had his two-way contract converted to a standard, multi-year deal Friday. The 26-year-old guard is averaging 2.8 points and 1.0 rebounds in 7.3 minutes across his 21 appearances for the Thunder this season.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Tuesday Waters is questionable for Tuesday's game due to a left ankle strain.

Impact Waters has compiled 153 total minutes of action across 20 appearances this season. The 26-year-old is a candidate for a rotational role if Jalen Williams (ankle) and Cason Wallace (shoulder) are unable to suit up Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Posts 20 points in win Waters logged 20 points (7-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three blocks, two steals and two assists in 25 minutes during Oklahoma City's 114-91 win over Mexico City.

Impact Waters led the Blue in points for the second consecutive game. He was efficient as he hit 50% of his field goal attempts. Waters also made a defensive impact, leading the team with three blocks.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in points Waters logged 33 points (12-19 FG, 7-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two steals in 30 minutes during Oklahoma City's 128-105 win over Mexico City on Sunday, Jan. 21.

Impact Waters was highly productive offensively for the Blue, as he led the team in scoring. Most of his damage was done from three-point distance, as he connected with seven long-range shots.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Waters (illness) isn't on the injury report for Monday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Waters missed Saturday's game against Orlando due to a non-COVID illness but will be able to suit up Monday. However, he hasn't been a significant part of Oklahoma City's rotation.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Waters is out for Sunday's game versus the Magic due to a non-COVID illness.

Impact Waters' absence shouldn't significantly impact the Thunder's rotation. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with the Lakers.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Leads G-League team in points Waters III logged 26 points (7-13 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Oklahoma City's 111-117 loss to Maine on Wednesday

Impact Waters led the team with 26 points, despite being third on the team with 13 field goal attempts. He was productive from distance, connecting on five of nine three-point attempts.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Posts 25 points Waters logged 25 points (10-21 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and a steal in 35 minutes during Oklahoma City's 114-135 loss to Osceola on Friday.

Impact Waters was second on the team with 25 points as he led the team with 21 shots taken. Despite the scoring performance, he was ineffective from three-point range connecting on only two of his 10 attempts.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Philadelphia Waters (back) is available for Saturday's game versus the 76ers.

Impact Waters has been upgraded from questionable to available Saturday despite dealing with back spasms. With Jalen Williams (hip) still out, Waters will likely see playing time off Oklahoma's City bench at the forward position.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Waters (back) is questionable for Saturday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Waters is dealing with lower back spasms and is considered day-to-day. He's been getting some rare minutes in recent games due to Jalen Williams' hip injury, but he played just five minutes Wednesday against the Bulls before leaving for good with his back issue.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Wednesday Waters (lower back spasms) has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Bulls, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Waters will finish Wednesday's tilt scoreless with two rebounds, an assist and a block over five minutes. Kenrich Williams, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins are likely candidates to receive more action for the rest of the contest. Waters' next chance to play will come Saturday against the 76ers.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Garbage time special Tuesday Waters registered six points (2-3 FG, 2-3 3Pt) over five minutes during Tuesday's 123-87 victory over the Spurs.

Impact Waters featured in the rotation for just the fifth time this season, joining a number of his teammates who have also seen limited run thus far. This was simply a result of the Thunder gaining control early against a Spurs team playing for nothing more than lottery balls. Waters remains a non-factor and barring a significant run of injuries to other players, it appears he will spend more time cheering on from the sideline than actually playing this season.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

OKC Thunder: Can Lindy Waters III Get a Full Contract Again Next Season? Waters will be on a two-way contract to start the 2023-24 season and will look to earn another full NBA deal.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Former Thunder Player Gives Back to Local Community Lindy Waters III, who spent the last two seasons on a two-way contract with Oklahoma City, recently hosted a major community event that awar...

AUGUST 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Thunder Decline Lindy Waters III's Team Option for 2023-24 Season Thursday was the deadline for Oklahoma City to make a decision on Lindy Waters III’s future.

JUNE 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Thunder Decline Lindy Waters III's Team Option for 2023-24 Season Thursday was the deadline for Oklahoma City to make a decision on Lindy Waters III’s future.

JUNE 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Scores 10 points off bench Waters totaled 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal over 16 minutes during Thursday's 114-98 victory over the Jazz.

Impact Waters scored in double figures for the first time since March 8. However, he's playing just 14.3 minutes per contest since returning from a three-game absence at the end of March, so he lacks major fantasy intrigue.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes return from foot injury Waters (foot) finished with eight points (3-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one block across 17 minutes in Friday's 121-117 loss to the Pacers.

Impact Waters recaptured a spot in the Thunder rotation after missing the previous three games while recovering from left foot plantar fasciitis. The third-year wing has now received double-digit minutes in five consecutive appearances and is averaging 6.0 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.6 three-pointers and 0.8 assists per game over that stretch.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to questionable Waters (foot) has been upgraded to questionable for Friday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Waters has missed the last three games due to a foot injury and was initially ruled out Friday, but his status is now up in the air ahead of tipoff. If he's given the green light against Indiana, it's possible his playing time is monitored following his absence.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Indiana Waters (foot) is out for Friday's game versus the Pacers.

Impact Waters will miss his fourth straight game Friday due to a lingering foot injury. His next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Phoenix.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Sunday Waters has been ruled out for Sunday's game agains the Trail Blazers due to plantar fasciitis, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Waters is averaging 18.9 minutes over his the Thunder's past nine games, so his absence should open up more minutes for Tre Mann, Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe. Waters' next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against the Hornets.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits six threes off bench Waters notched 23 points (7-14 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 132-101 loss to Phoenix.

Impact Waters had played just seven minutes combined in the Thunder's previous three games, but the absences of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) and Jalen Williams (wrist) opened up more ample playing time Wednesday. The second-year wing was further aided by the blowout, which allowed Waters to finish as the Thunder's minutes leader while several other key contributors were rested down the stretch. Waters made the most of his time on the court by shooting lights out from three-point range, but with Gilgeous-Alexander set to return this weekend, Waters will struggle to see the sort of opportunity he received Wednesday on a regular basis.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE