Branden Carlson News, Rumors, Updates - Oklahoma City Thunder

Role evaporates Tuesday Carlson produced one assist in two minutes during Tuesday's 130-110 loss to the Spurs.

Impact Carlson barely touched the floor Tuesday, with his role severely impacted by the return of both Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein. While Carlson has shown some promise to begin his career, it appears as though he is a long way from being considered a viable fantasy asset, outside of dynasty formats.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sliding to second unit Carlson won't start against the Spurs on Tuesday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact With the Thunder's regular starting five back at full strength, Carlson will move back to the second unit. While he could see the floor due to Jaylin Williams (heel) remaining sidelined, Carlson is not guaranteed significant playing time.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Spurs play the Thunder on 3-game win streak

San Antonio hosts Oklahoma City looking to prolong its three-game win streak

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 31, Thunder rebound from 2 losses in 3 games to beat Grizzlies 119-103

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder bounced back after two losses in three games to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 119-103 on Monday night in a matc...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Drawing first start of season Carlson is starting Monday's game against the Grizzlies, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.

Impact Carlson will get his first crack with the first unit due to the absences of Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) and Jaylin Williams (heel). Carlson is averaging 4.9 points and 2.3 rebounds in 10.3 minutes over 18 appearances this season but should be in store for more chances to make an impact Monday night.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Strong showing off bench Carlson finished Sunday's 131-101 victory over Utah with 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 0-2 FT), six rebounds and one block across 24 minutes off the bench.

Impact Two straight blowout wins, as well as the continued absence of Isaiah Hartenstein (calf), have allowed Carlson to play more than 20 minutes in back-to-back games for the first time this season, and he responded with a solid performance Sunday. The Thunder might be headed for a more competitive contest Wednesday against the Suns, but as long as Hartenstein remains sidelined, Carlson could have some appeal as a DFS punt play.

DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Thunder improve to 23-1 with 15th straight victory, routing Jazz 131-101

Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams each scored 25 points and the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder improved to 23-1 with their 15th straight victory, routing the Utah Jazz 131...

DECEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Thunder host Timberwolves Wednesday for NBA Cup group stage game

The Oklahoma City Thunder play the Minnesota Timberwolves in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup

NOVEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Fares well off bench Carlson supplied seven points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 11 minutes during Monday's 126-109 win over the Pelicans.

Impact Carlson hasn't been utilized that much as Oklahoma City's third-string center. Across 10 regular-season appearances, he's averaging 3.2 points, 2.1 rebounds, 0.5 assists and 0.6 blocks in 8.6 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Scores double digits in win Carlson ended with 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt), five rebounds and one assist in 20 minutes during Sunday's 137-106 victory over New Orleans.

Impact Sunday marked Carlson's fourth time reaching double digits in scoring in his career, and the reason for his extended playing time was due to Chet Holmgren (back) being ruled out and Ousmane Dieng (calf) leaving the game early. If these respective injuries persist for Holmgren and Dieng, Carlson may find himself in a role as the backup big man to Isaiah Hartenstein and Jaylin Williams.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 15 • YOUTUBE

Nears double-double in win Carlson (calf) contributed 17 points (4-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-8 FT) and nine rebounds across 24 minutes in Tuesday's 116-112 preseason win over the Bucks.

Impact Carlson returned from a three-game absence and led the Thunder's second unit in scoring against Milwaukee. The big man also finished as the team's second-leading rebounder. Carlson is on a two-way contract and is likely to spend most of his time with the G League's Oklahoma City Blue in the 2025-26 campaign.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Carlson (calf) didn't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Pacers.

Impact Carlson continues to nurse a calf injury, which has kept him sidelined during the preseason. The next opportunity for him to suit up will be Tuesday against the Bucks.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Held out Thursday Carlson (calf) didn't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Hornets.

Impact Carlson has now missed back-to-back preseason matchups while tending to a right calf issue. His next chance to take the court will come Saturday against the Pacers.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up Monday Carlson won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Mavericks due to right calf soreness, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.

Impact Carlson will miss the second half of the club's back-to-back set due to the calf issue, and his next chance to play will come in Thursday's preseason game against the Hornets. The 26-year-old center posted seven points (3-8 FG, 1-6 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 11 minutes in Monday's win over Charlotte.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 29 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Scores 12 in SL loss Carlson closed with 12 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds and two assists across 24 minutes in Saturday's 109-80 Summer League loss to the Hornets.

Impact Carlson delivered a solid showing Thursday despite his team shooting just 31.8 percent from the field. He logged significant minutes throughout Summer League and re-signed with the Thunder on a two-way contract July 8.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Branden Carlson leads OKC Thunder past Orlando Magic in NBA Summer League debut The OKC Thunder continued its Las Vegas Summer League run with a win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. Here are our takeaways.

JULY 16 • OKLAHOMAN.COM

NBA 2K26 Summer League: Thunder roll past Magic behind Mitchell, Carlson Ajay Mitchell scores 27 points and Branden Carlson chips in 23 points as Oklahoma City notches the 92-75 win over Orlando.

JULY 16 • NBA.COM

Pours in 23 points in SL win Carlson racked up 23 points (9-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds and two blocks across 28 minutes in Tuesday's 92-75 Summer League win over the Magic.

Impact Carlson made his Las Vegas Summer League debut Tuesday, finishing as the team's second-leading scorer. The big man tied the game-high mark in three-pointers while matching the team lead in rebounds. He was also the only player on the Thunder to record multiple blocks.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Report: OKC Thunder bring back Branden Carlson on two-way deal Report: Oklahoma City Thunder bring back Branden Carlson on two-way deal.

JULY 8 • USATODAY.COM

Inks new two-way deal with OKC The Thunder re-signed Carlson on a two-way contract Tuesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Carlson is set to remain with the Thunder on another two-way deal after originally signing the same pact with the team in February 2025. The center split time between the NBA and G League last season, appearing in 32 NBA games and averaging 3.8 points, 1.7 rebounds and 0.7 blocks on 44.3 percent shooting in 7.7 minutes per contest. His best performance came April 13 against the Pelicans, when he tallied 26 points and 10 rebounds.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Branden Carlson returns to OKC Shams Charania: The Oklahoma City Thunder are re-signing 7-footer Branden Carlson to a new two-way NBA contract, Ross Aroyo of @PrioritySpor...

JULY 8 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Report: Thunder tendered Branden Carlson with two-way qualifying offer Report: Oklahoma City Thunder tendered Branden Carlson with two-way qualifying offer.

JULY 3 • USATODAY.COM

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Spurs play the Thunder on 3-game win streak

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Thunder improve to 23-1 with 15th straight victory, routing Jazz 131-101

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