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Top Branden Carlson News
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Thunder's Branden Carlson: Career performance in win
Carlson posted 26 points (10-19 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, three blocks and two assists in 38 minutes during Sunday's 115-100 win over the Pelicans.
Carlson saw a significant role Sunday due to the team holding many rotational players out for the season finale and Jaylin Williams (ankle) going down with injury. In an expanded role, Carlson matched his career high in blocks while setting career-best marks in points and rebounds and logging his first double-double. Despite the impressive performance, Carlson will likely return to a minimal role as the team turns to postseason play.
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Thunder's Branden Carlson: Barely features in win
Carlson amassed zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and one assist over two minutes during Tuesday's 136-120 victory over the Lakers.
Carlson was added to the rotation during garbage time, a trend that is all too familiar this season. He has appeared in nine of the past 11 games, with seven of those appearances coming in the dying moments. In 29 games this season, he has averaged 3.0 points and 1.4 rebounds in 6.2 minutes per contest.
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Thunder's Branden Carlson: Puts up 16 points Wednesday
Carlson registered 16 points (6-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-3 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals across 23 minutes during Wednesday's 133-100 victory over the 76ers.
Carlson played at least 20 minutes for the first time in his career, taking advantage of the fact the Thunder limited Chet Holmgren to 23 minutes and held out Isaiah Hartenstein (back) and several other key rotation players due to minor injuries. The Thunder hold a comfortable lead for the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference playoffs, so Carlson could be in line for expanded opportunities over the final few weeks of the regular season while the team looks to preserve its main rotation players for the postseason.
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Thunder's Branden Carlson: Returns on two-way deal
Carlson agreed to a two-way contract with the Thunder on Thursday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
With Ajay Mitchell (toe) having been converted to a standard two-year deal Thursday, the Thunder used their open two-way spot on Carlson. The big man previously signed a one-year deal with the Thunder in November before getting waived and then re-signing with Oklahoma City on a pair of 10-day pacts in January. Overall, the 25-year-old rookie has appeared in 15 games for the Thunder this season, averaging 3.1 points and 1.7 rebounds in 6.3 minutes.
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Branden Carlson: Back on open market
Carlson became a free agent Saturday after his second 10-day contract with the Thunder expired, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Oklahoma City will have to either re-sign Carlson to a two-way deal or rest-of-season contract in order to retain him. While the Thunder could be interested in keeping Carlson in the fold, the team may prefer to keep a spot on the roster open until Thursday's trade deadline to create more flexibility. Across Carlson's 15 appearances for the Thunder this season, he has averaged 3.1 points and 1.7 rebounds in 6.3 minutes.
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Thunder's Branden Carlson: Gets another 10-day deal
Carlson re-signed Wednesday with the Thunder on a second 10-day contract, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Carlson was previously waived off the 15-man roster Jan. 7 in anticipation of two-way player Ajay Mitchell being upgraded to a standard contract. Still, that plan was put on hold after Mitchell suffered a turf toe sprain that will keep him sidelined for multiple months. Once Carlson cleared waivers, the Thunder quickly brought him back on a 10-day deal to fill the open roster spot. After re-signing to another 10-day pact, Carlson will be in the fold through Jan. 31 before Oklahoma City would have to either sign him to a rest-of-season deal or let him walk. Carlson has appeared in 13 games for the Thunder thus far, averaging 2.8 points and 1.8 rebounds in 6.2 minutes per contest.
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Branden Carlson: Contract expires
Carlson's 10-day contract with the Thunder expired Monday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Carlson had appeared in each of Oklahoma City's last six games, averaging 5.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 0.7 blocks in 9.0 minutes per contest. Unless Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) is cleared to play for the start of the Thunder's back-to-back set Wednesday and Thursday, Oklahoma City will likely look to bring Carlson back on a second 10-day deal to bolster their depth in the frontcourt in the short term.
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Thunder's Branden Carlson: Returns on 10-day pact
Carlson signed a 10-day contract with the Thunder on Friday, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
After being waived by the club on Tuesday, Carlson will return to Oklahoma City for a short-term stint. Carlson has appeared in seven games for Oklahoma City this season, averaging 0.6 points and 1.3 rebounds in 3.6 minutes per contest.
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Branden Carlson: Waived by Oklahoma City
The Thunder waived Carlson on Tuesday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
An undrafted center out of Utah, Carlson made seven total appearances for the Thunder with an average of 3.6 minutes per game. The Thunder opened up a roster spot with this move and could use it to sign Ajay Mitchell to a standard deal.
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Thunder's Branden Carlson: Headed back to parent club
The Thunder recalled Carlson from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Saturday.
Carlson joined the Blue for Saturday's 131-110 loss to the Valley Suns and recorded a team-high 23 points (10-18 FG, 3-8 3Pt) to go with 17 rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block across 30 minutes. The 25-year-old big man has appeared in only seven games for the Thunder this season, averaging 0.6 points across 3.6 minutes per game.
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Thunder's Branden Carlson: Headed back to G League
The Thunder assigned Carlson to the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Saturday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Carlson will be available for Saturday's G League matchup with the Valley Suns. However, Carlson will likely rejoin the Thunder ahead of Sunday's NBA contest against the Celtics.
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Thunder's Branden Carlson: Returns from G League
The Thunder recalled Carlson from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Friday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Carlson practiced with the Blue earlier in the day but will be back with the Thunder for Friday's game against the Knicks.
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Thunder's Branden Carlson: Assigned to G League
The Thunder assigned Carlson to the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Friday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Carlson recorded one assist in three minutes during Thursday's matchup with the Clippers. However, the rookie big man should continue to receive increased playing time in the G League.
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Thunder's Branden Carlson: Back with parent club
The Thunder recalled Carlson from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Thursday, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Carlson will be back with the Thunder in advance of Thursday's game against the Clippers after suiting up for the Blue earlier in the day. He played 26 minutes in the Blue's loss to the Valley Suns, recording nine points (3-10 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, two blocks and one assist in 26 minutes.
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Thunder's Branden Carlson: Sent to G League
The Thunder assigned Carlson to the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Thursday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Carlson will return to the G League after a brief stint in the NBA. Carlson is averaging 14.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 blocks in 24.0 minutes across three appearances for the Blue.
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Thunder's Branden Carlson: Rejoins parent club
The Thunder recalled Carlson from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Monday, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.
Carlson spent time with the Blue earlier Monday to get some practice reps in, but he'll be available for the Thunder's next game Tuesday versus the Timberwolves.
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Thunder's Branden Carlson: Makes return in garbage time
Carlson (concussion) recorded zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one turnover while playing the final four minutes of Sunday's 130-106 win over the Grizzlies.
Carlson hadn't played for the Thunder or the G League's Oklahoma City Blue since Dec. 10 after entering the concussion protocol, but he received the green light to suit up Sunday after having missed the NBA club's last three contests. His appearance was contained to the waning minutes of a blowout, and the rookie will likely continue to see most of his playing time with the Thunder in such scenarios throughout the season.
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Thunder's Branden Carlson: Out of concussion protocol
Carlson (concussion) isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.
Carlson missed three straight games due to a concussion but should suit up Sunday. However, it's unlikely the rookie sees any playing time, as he's made only four NBA appearances this season.
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Thunder's Branden Carlson: Remains out Saturday
Carlson (concussion) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Charlotte.
Carlson is set to miss a third straight game while in the concussion protocol. The rookie center won't be part of the Thunder rotation once he's cleared to play again.
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Thunder's Branden Carlson: Ruled out for Thursday
Carlson (concussion) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Pacers.
Carlson will miss a second straight game due to a concussion. However, he wasn't part of the rotation before suffering the injury, so his absence shouldn't have any fantasy impact.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 7-0, 220 lbs |
| Birthplace: South Jordan, UT |
| Age: 25 |
| School: Utah |
| Experience: R |