FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER 11-4 · 2ND IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
11-4 · 2ND IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
William Guillory: End of 1st half: Pelicans 60, Thunder 51... - The Athletic End of 1st half: Pelicans 60, Thunder 51 Ingram 23 pts (9-15 FG) Alvarado 10 pts Valanciunas 9 pts, 5 rebs Huge first half from BI allowed P...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Earns NBA Player of the Week Honors Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has earned another NBA Player of the Week accolade.
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
William Guillory: End of the 1st: Pelicans 33, Thunder 25 Ingram... - The Athletic End of the 1st: Pelicans 33, Thunder 25 Ingram 16 pts (6-8 FG) Alvarado 7 pts, 2 assts Murphy 3 pts, 2 blks Pels shot 65 percent from the fl...
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Back with first unit Williams is starting Monday's game against New Orleans, Rylan Stiles of BricktownBuckets.com reports.
Impact Williams will make his return to the starting five after tallying 11 points, two rebounds and one assist off the bench Friday against Portland. Kenrich Williams moves back to a reserve role as a result of the lineup change.
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Shifts to bench Wiggins isn't starting Monday's game against the Pelicans, Clemente Almanza of The Thunder Wire reports.
Impact Wiggins had started three of Oklahoma City's last four contests leading up to Monday's clash, but he'll return to a bench role with Luguentz Dort set to return to the first unit. Wiggins finished with five points, three rebounds and one block across 22 minutes in his last appearances as a reserve Tuesday against the Lakers.
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Monday Dort will return to the starting lineup for Monday's matchup with the Pelicans.
Impact Dort returned from a six-game absence Friday, but he did so in a reserve role, logging 20 minutes off the bench. However, he'll return to the first unit for this one, which will send Aaron Wiggins back to the bench. Joining Dort among the starters will be Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, Jalen Williams and Jaylin Williams.
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to bench Williams will come off the bench Monday night against the Pelicans, Clemente Almanza of The Thunder Wire reports.
Impact Williams started each of his team's last two contests and put up eight points in each appearance, but the Thunder have elected to change up the starting five Monday evening. Luguentz Dort, Jalen Williams and Jaylin Williams will make up the frontcourt as a result.
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to NBA squad The Thunder recalled Mann from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue and upgraded him to available for Monday's game against the Pelicans.
Impact Mann looks like he'll get the chance to pull double duty Monday, as he previously appeared in the Blue's 133-113 loss to the Memphis Hustle earlier in the day. He played 33 minutes for the Blue, logging a team-high 24 points (10-20 FG, 4-8 3Pt) to go with seven rebounds, six assists and two steals. Mann should be able to handle a small role off the bench for the Thunder behind starting guards Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey.
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled from G League Mann was recalled from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Monday, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.
Impact Mann was sent to the G League on Monday but wasn't forced to miss any of the Thunder's games. He'll presumably be available for Monday's game against the Pelicans, and he's averaged 11.2 points in 18.0 minutes per game over five appearances in February.
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Injury Report: Jeremiah Robinson-Earl Set to Return After Ankle Injury Both Oklahoma City and New Orleans have dealt with injuries this season, but OKC could get a major piece back with Jeremiah Robinson-Earl se...
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Thunder's Jeremiah Robinson-Earl Slated to Make Key Return Jeremiah Robinson-Earl is set to make his return to the court against the Pelicans.
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Thunder's Jeremiah Robinson-Earl Slated to Make Key Return Jeremiah Robinson-Earl is set to make his return to the court against the Pelicans.
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
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
Left off injury report Saric isn't listed on the Thunder's injury report ahead of Monday's game agains the Pelicans.
Impact After being acquired from the Suns on Thursday, Saric sat out the Thunder's 138-129 win over the Trail Blazers on Friday. Now that Saric has gotten the chance to practice with his new squad at least once, he could be incorporated in the rotation Monday in his Thunder debut. Even if he's used off the bench, Saric likely won't be in line for significant minutes.
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gaining Momentum Heading Into Break is Crucial For OKC Thunder Oklahoma City can add two more conference wins to the tally just in time for the NBA All-Star break.
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Sent to G League The Thunder assigned Mann to the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Monday, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.
Impact Mann appeared to recapture a larger role on the Thunder's second unit of late and averaged 11.2 points on 43.8 percent shooting from the field over his first five games of February, so the NBA team's decision to send him to the G League is somewhat surprising. Though Mann likely won't be in store for a long-term stay in the G League, his assignment to the Blue probably means he won't be available for the Thunder's game Monday against the Pelicans. With Mann out of the picture temporarily, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins appear poised to serve as the Thunder's primary reserve guards Monday.
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back with NBA team Monday The Thunder recalled Robinson-Earl (ankle) from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue ahead of Monday's game against the Pelicans, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.
Impact Robinson-Earl looks set to make his first appearance for the Thunder since Dec. 12, after he had been sidelined for an extended period with a right ankle sprain. Due to his lengthy layoff, the Thunder had the second-year center make three tune-up appearances in the G League before bringing him back. Robinson-Earl looked healthy enough in those outings, averaging 18.3 points (on 68.8 percent shooting from the field), 5.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in 29.0 minutes. Though Robinson-Earl should be a regular member of the Thunder frontcourt rotation now that he's healthy again, head coach Mark Daigneault's usage of his centers has been highly volatile all season, so the big man's minutes could vary wildly from game to game.
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Thunder Currently 3-2 in Five February Games The Oklahoma City Thunder are 3-2 in February, a make or break month.
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Thunder Currently 3-2 in Five February Games The Oklahoma City Thunder are 3-2 in February, a make or break month.
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Inks two-way deal with OKC Sarr agreed Saturday with the Thunder on a two-way contract, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Impact Sarr will begin his second stint with the Thunder, as he previously appeared in 22 games with the NBA squad as a rookie in 2021-22 over the course of a pair of 10-day deals before landing a two-way contract. Oklahoma City released Sarr in February, with the 6-foot-11 center ultimately earning a two-way contract with Portland in October before being waived in November after suffering a significant ligament tear in his right wrist. He eventually caught on with the Thunder's G League affiliate, the Oklahoma City Blue, with whom he made his season debut Jan. 11. He then proceeded to miss three and a half weeks with an unspecified injury, but he appeared in three games for the Blue over the past week and looks to be back to full strength. Expect Sarr to see most of his action with the Blue moving forward, especially with the Thunder frontcourt drawing closer to full strength with the impending return of Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (ankle) from an extended absence. Sarr has averaged 11.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.5 blocks and 1.3 assists in 20.9 minutes through his first four G League outings this season.
FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
OKC Blue Center Olivier Sarr Gets Two-Way Contract After a few roster maneuvers by the Thunder and an impressive game in the G League, center Olivier Sarr has been award a two-way spot on Okl...
FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
OKC Thunder's Recent Trades Paves Way for Draft and Player Development The Oklahoma City Thunder’s activity at the trade deadline is paving the way for further player development and readies the franchise to wel...
FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City against New Orleans after 44-point performance
Oklahoma City plays the New Orleans Pelicans after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 44 points in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 138-129 win against the Portland Trail BlazersFEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Luguentz Dort Almost Perfect In Return, Helps Thunder Past Blazers Even though he didn’t start, Thunder forward Luguentz Dort’s combination of shooting and defense was key in Oklahoma City’s win over the Por...
FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
OKC Thunder Full Media Availability | Post Game at Portland Trail Blazers | February 10, 2023
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