Mike Muscala News, Rumors, Updates - Oklahoma City Thunder

Plans to retire Muscala told The Oklahoman on Saturday that he plans to retire this offseason, Joel Lorenzi of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact The veteran big man played for several teams in his 11-year career, during which he averaged 5.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 0.8 assists while shooting 45.1 percent from the field. Muscala's longest stint was five years in Atlanta, where he started his career in 2013. In that five-year span, the 33-year-old averaged 5.2 points and 3.1 rebounds, as well as shooting above 50.0 percent from the field in three of his five seasons there.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Insignificant in blowout loss Muscala produced two points (1-1 FG), one rebound and one block in six minutes during Wednesday's 135-100 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Since signing with the Thunder on March 1, Muscala has struggled to carve out his role in the rotation, appearing in 11 games and averaging just 1.0 points and 0.9 rebounds in 4.1 minutes. With the Thunder frontcourt fully healthy, Muscala should be expected to step into valuable minutes only if Chet Holmgren or Jaylin Williams is sidelined.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Why OKC Big Man Mike Muscala Could see Action in First Game Back with the Thunder After signing former Oklahoma City center Mike Muscala as a free agent earlier this week, the veteran big will likely see minutes during his...

MARCH 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Joining OKC Muscala plans to join the Thunder after clearing waivers Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Muscala will join his third NBA team this season after agreeing to a contract buyout with the Pistons on Tuesday. The veteran big man last played for the Thunder in 2022-23, averaging 6.2 points and 3.1 rebounds in 14.5 minutes across 43 appearances. Muscala will likely compete for depth minutes as a backup center behind Chet Holmgren.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Should Sixers Consider Reunion With Mike Muscala? Former Sixers big man hits market following buyout from Detroit Pistons.

FEBRUARY 29 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

OKC Thunder, Mike Muscala Could Potentially Reunite Following Contract Buyout The Detroit Pistons finalized a contract buyout for the former Thunder forward, making a return back to Bricktown very possible.

FEBRUARY 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Former Celtics forward gets buyout, allowed to sign with Boston Mike Muscala will now get a chance to sign with a new team for the rest of the season.

FEBRUARY 28 • MASSLIVE.COM

Parts ways with Detroit The Pistons are finalizing a contract buyout with the Pistons on Tuesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Muscala is averaging 3.8 points and 2.8 rebounds in 13.8 minutes across his 37 appearances this season, including 13 with the Pistons. The veteran big man will likely look to join a contending team once he clears waivers.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Sits third straight Muscala is averaging 3.5 points, 2.2 rebounds and 0.8 assists since being traded from the Wizards on Jan. 14.

Impact Muscala averaged 12.1 minutes per game in January, filling in at both center and forward with Detroit's depth in shambles. However, with the acquisition of Simone Fontecchio from the Jazz at the deadline, Muscala has been restricted to backup center minutes. The 32-year-old is expected to see another decline with Isaiah Stewart (ankle) set to make his return soon coupled with more playing time devoted to James Wiseman (averaging 16.3 minutes per game in February).

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to bench Muscala isn't in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Lakers.

Impact Simone Fontecchio will replace Muscala in the starting lineup Tuesday. Muscala is averaging 2.2 points and 2.8 rebounds in 13.2 minutes across his last five appearances coming off the bench.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Muscala is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Kings, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Impact Muscala will make just his fourth start of the season Wednesday. The veteran big man is averaging 3.3 points and 3.0 rebounds in 15.3 minutes across his previous three appearances.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Clears concussion protocol Muscala (concussion) is not listed on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Magic.

Impact Muscala has cleared concussion protocol and will suit up after missing Friday's loss to the Clippers. With Isaiah Stewart (ankle) out, Muscala may draw a start at power forward, but it'd be surprising to see him play more than 20 minutes.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Muscala (concussion) will not play Sunday against the Magic.

Impact No surprise here, as Muscala was diagnosed with a concussion on Friday. It remains to be seen if he'll be back in time for Wednesday's game against the Kings.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Without timetable to return Muscala has been diagnosed with a concussion and is currently without a timetable to return, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Impact Muscala will need to go through the league-mandated concussion protocol testing before he's cleared to return, so he's likely looking at a multi-game absence. While he's out, his limited minutes will be divvied up amongst Danilo Gallinari, Kevin Knox and Ausar Thompson.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Wednesday Muscala has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers with a head injury, Johnny Kane of Bally Sports reports. He'll finish the game with three poi...

Impact Muscala appeared to be hit in the head during the first quarter of Wednesday's tilt and won't return. While it's unclear if he'll be placed in concussion protocols, Muscala's next chance to play will come Friday against the Clippers. In the meantime, expect Danilo Gallinari, Kevin Knox and James Wiseman to pick up some minutes.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Muscala is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Cavaliers, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Impact Muscala will replace Isaiah Stewart (ankle) in the starting lineup Wednesday. Muscala is averaging 4.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 13.5 minutes across his first six appearances for the Pistons.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Muscala (trade pending) will be available for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.

Impact Muscala and Danilo Gallinari will be both be available after their trade from Washington was finalized. It remains to be seen what kind of role Muscala will have, but his floor spacing could be a valuable addition to the frontcourt.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

May debut Wednesday Muscala (trade pending) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.

Impact Muscala and Danilo Gallinari were traded to Detroit on Sunday in exchange for Isaiah Livers, Marvin Bagley and two second-round picks, but the duo wasn't ready to make their Pistons debut Monday in Washington. Even if Muscala and Gallinari are cleared to play Wednesday, it's unclear how large their respective roles will be.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Won't debut Monday Muscala (recently traded) will not play Monday against Washington.

Impact Muscala's debut with Detroit will come Wednesday against Minnesota, at the earliest. He and Danilo Gallinari were dealt to the Pistons on Sunday morning, and while both teams have announced the trade, physicals are still pending.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Pistons send Bagley and Livers to Wizards for Gallinari and Muscala

The Detroit Pistons have traded Marvin Bagley III and Isaiah Livers to the Washington Wizards for Danilo Gallinari and Mike Muscala

JANUARY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pistons reportedly trade Bagley, Livers, picks to Wizards; Detroit adds cap space

The Pistons traded Marvin Bagley III, Isaiah Livers and two second-rounders to the Wizards for Danilo Gallinari and Mike Muscala.

JANUARY 14

Pistons reportedly trade Bagley, Livers, picks to Wizards; Detroit adds cap space

Shipped to Detroit The Wizards traded Muscala and Danilo Gallinari to the Pistons on Sunday in exchange for Marvin Bagley, Isaiah Livers and two second-round picks, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports...

Impact Muscala had a solid role behind Daniel Gafford in Washington, posting 4.0 points and 3.1 rebounds in 14.1 minutes across 24 appearances (two starts). He joins a crowded frontcourt that's led by Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart, but Muscala should compete with James Wiseman for backup center minutes.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies double figures off bench Muscala had 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 140-101 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Muscala tallied a bench-high-tying scoring mark while adding four rebounds and a pair of assists in a balanced showcase to boost the second unit in a blowout loss. Muscala, who posted a season high scoring total, has tallied double figures in four games this season while adding at least four rebounds and two steals in three of those four contests.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Media Availability: Coach Unseld, Kyle Kuzma, Deni Avdija, Mike Muscala

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Reaches double figures off bench Muscala logged 11 points (4-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 31 minutes during Friday's 110-104 victory over Brooklyn.

Impact Muscala posted a bench-leading minute total while ending as one of five Wizards with a double-digit point total to go along with a team-leading pair of blocks in winning effort. Muscala has tallied at least two blocks in two games this year, posting 10 or more points twice.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Pistons send Bagley and Livers to Wizards for Gallinari and Muscala

Pistons reportedly trade Bagley, Livers, picks to Wizards; Detroit adds cap space