Impact Despite being recalled from the G League, Waters won't play against Sacramento. His next chance to suit up is Wednesday's matchup with the Lakers.
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
LINDY WATERS III #43 - SHOOTING GUARD - GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
5.3 PPG •
1.9 RPG •
1.4 APG
5.3 PPG
1.9 RPG
1.4 APG
Won't play Tuesday Waters is inactive for Tuesday's game versus the Kings, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.
Recalled from G League The Thunder recalled Waters from the G League on Tuesday, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.
Impact Waters was sent to the G League earlier in the day and played in the Blue's game, but he's back with the parent organization ahead of the evening's tilt. Waters played 17 minutes during Sunday's game versus the Kings and performed well -- notching 12 points, seven boards, two steals and an assist over 17 minutes -- and he could see some minutes again Tuesday with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (COVID-19 protocols) sidelined. However, his appearance in the G League tilt likely lessens his chances of seeing meaningful minutes Tuesday evening.
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sent to G League The Thunder assigned Waters to the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Tuesday, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.
Impact Even though he was recently upgraded from a two-way deal to a standard NBA contract, Waters will still be subject to occasional assignments to the G League due his standing as a young player who isn't a staple of the Thunder's rotation. He should get the chance to play big minutes for the Blue in their home game Tuesday versus the Sioux Falls Skyforce at 12 p.m. ET, but Waters could be called back up to the Thunder ahead of the NBA squad's matchup with the Kings at 8 p.m. ET.
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lindy Waters III Signs Two-Year Contract with OKC Thunder Coming off of a productive performance off the bench in a loss to the Kings on Sunday evening, Lindy Waters III was offered a full NBA contr...
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Signing two-year deal with Thunder Waters signed a two-year, $3.8 million contract with the Thunder on Monday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Impact The second year of the deal is a team option. Waters has played 25 games for the Thunder so far this season and is averaging 4.4 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.2 three-pointers in 11.2 minutes per game.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Plays well in win Waters posted 12 points (4-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and two steals over 17 minutes during Sunday's 124-115 loss to the Kings.
Impact Waters saw more playing time with the Thunder in the loss, scoring a season-high 12 points on 66.7 percent shooting, which included 3-for-5 from beyond the arc. It was nice to see him step up in his limited time on the floor, but given his usual role and the fact that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle/abdomen) was out for this game, he's still not worth rostering in any league.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't suit up Wednesday Waters did not take the floor for the Blue's Wednesday night matchup against the Mad Ants.
Impact Even though Waters suited up for the Thunder's game against Golden State on Feb. 6, he did not have the opportunity to showcase his skills for the Blue on Wednesday. Waters is currently on a two-way deal, so that could play a role in why he didn't suit up for the G League club. When he's back with the Blue, expect him to make an impact as one of the main offensive weapons.
FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't suit up Wednesday Waters did not suit up for the Blue's Wednesday night matchup against the South Bay Lakers.
Impact Waters has played a key role for the Blue this season, averaging 24.3 points over 37.2 minutes per game. Therefore, it's surprising that he did not enter the game against South Bay as he could've helped the Blue overcome the deficit to secure the victory.
JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Leading scorer in win Waters finished with 30 points (9-15 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists and four blocks in 41 minutes during Tuesday's 122-117 win over the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.
Impact Waters played a key role in helping the Blue secure the victory, finishing as the leading scorer while also being active on the glass. He also showcased his defensive versatility as a rim protector finishing with a team-high four blocks.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Solid performance in win Waters finished with 21 points (6-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds and three assists in 35 minutes during Tuesday's 112-108 win over the Sioux Falls Skyforce.
Impact Waters stepped up to the plate for the Blue finishing as one of the leading scorers while also being a threat from deep. Expect him to continue to be productive as one of the main guards for Oklahoma City.
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Back with Thunder Waters has rejoined the Thunder and will be available for Friday's game versus the Timberwolves.
Impact Waters had been with the team's G League affiliate but is back with the parent organization for Friday's contest. Even so, he's unlikely to see much action with the backcourt regulars available.
DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores nine points in return Waters chipped in nine points (3-7 FG, 3-7 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and two steals across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 121-120 victory over the Wizards.
Impact In his first game with the Thunder since Oct. 23, Waters had a productive night and scored a season-high nine points. He appeared in three contests for the Oklahoma City Blue of the G League between appearances for the Thunder. The 25-year-old produced 8.0 points per game and made 36.3 percent of his three-point tries in 25 games last season for the Thunder and will look to return to that level of performance with his return to the team.
NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Won't see floor Tuesday Waters will not play in Tuesday's game against the Clippers due to a two-way player limit of 50 games played, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Impact Waters played 14 minutes against the Timberwolves, though he supplied just three points. However, he's only allowed to play in a maximum of 50 games, so the rebuilding Thunder will space out his usage. Waters could retake the floor in Thursday's rematch with the Clippers.
OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
How Lindy Waters Can Secure a Roster Spot in Oklahoma City Oklahoma City will need to improve long range shooting next season, and Lindy Waters could be the best shooter on the team.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
OKC Thunder Summer League Profile: Lindy Waters III Barring injury, Lindy Waters III is good to go for the Summer League.
JUNE 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Thunder End of the Year Report Card: Lindy Waters Lindy Waters only played 25 games for the Thunder, but in the short time he turned head after a long journey to the NBA.
APRIL 24, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Thunder End of the Year Report Card: Lindy Waters Lindy Waters only played 25 games for the Thunder, but in the short time he turned head after a long journey to the NBA.
APRIL 24, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
OKC Thunder news: John Hollinger lists Lindy Waters III as a reason to watch the Thunder . @TheAthletic listed Lindy Waters III as a reason to watch the Oklahoma City Thunder this late in the season.
APRIL 9, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Another double-figure performance Waters had 16 points (6-12 FG, 4-10 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists and one block in 23 minutes during Friday's 110-101 loss to Detroit.
Impact Waters dished out a season-high four assists and scored in double figures for a fourth consecutive contest. During that stretch, the undrafted rookie out of Oklahoma State has averaged 14.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.3 steals in 25.8 minutes per game. As long as Tre Mann (hamstring) remains out, Waters figures to garner an increased role behind Vit Krejci, who has started all three games in Mann's absence.
APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
WATCH: Young and Waters from Teammates to Competitors Lindy Waters III ties Thunder rookie record.
MARCH 31, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Explodes for 25 points Waters provided 25 points (9-15 FG, 7-13 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one steal over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 136-118 loss to the Hawks.
Impact Waters has been playing well off the bench of late and reached double digits in scoring for the third game in a row. However, the 25-point output was easily a season-best mark for the Oklahoma State product, as he hadn't even reached the 20-point plateau earlier this season.
MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Shines against Nuggets Waters supplied 14 points (5-11 FG, 4-10 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and three steals over 26 minutes during Saturday's 113-107 loss to the Nuggets.
Impact Waters tied his career high with four three-pointers in the loss, and he notched a new career-best mark with three steals. The rookie posted his fourth game of double-digit points across 19 appearances this season. With Oklahoma City eliminated from playoff contention, it wouldn't be surprising to see him get more opportunity down the stretch, though he's already been playing a healthy 21.3 minutes over 13 games in March.
MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Well-rounded performance off bench Waters ended with 12 points (4-7 FG, 4-6 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and one steal across 21 minutes during Sunday's 90-85 loss to the Magic.
Impact Waters saw a slight uptick in playing time Sunday after logging no more than 12 minutes in either of his last two appearances. He stepped up with a double-digit scoring total while matching his season high on the boards. Across his five appearances since returning to a bench role, the 24-year-old has averaged 7.4 points and 3.6 rebounds in 19.6 minutes per game.
MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Back to bench Waters will move back to the bench for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Impact After making his first career start Wednesday at Minnesota, Waters will retreat to the bench Sunday as the Thunder start Theo Maledon and Tre Mann along with regulars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Darius Bazley and Isaiah Roby.
MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
WATCH: New Player Assumes New Role Lindy Waters becomes an efficient player in the secondary rotation.
MARCH 12, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
