Impact Favors returns to the NBA after signing but not logging any playing time with the Hawks in February. The 32-year-old will likely begin 2023-24 with the Bulls' G League affiliate.
OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
DERRICK FAVORS
Joins camp with Bulls Favors signed a training camp contract with Chicago on Monday, Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic reports.
Hawks' Derrick Favors 'ready to go' after signing 10-day contract Newly signed Hawks center Derrick Favors dreamed of playing for the hometown team, or at least getting the chance to put on the jersey. Now...
JANUARY 11, 2023 • AJC.COM
Hawks sign 12-year veteran Derrick Favors to 10-day contract
The Hawks have signed Atlanta native Derrick Favors to a 10-day contract, hoping he can provide a boost at center while Clint Capela deals with a calf injuryJANUARY 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Inks deal with Atlanta Favors is signing a 10-day contract with the Hawks on Tuesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Impact Favors hasn't played in the NBA this season after being waived by the Rockets in October. His signing may be insurance if Clint Capela (calf) is out for an extended time. Favors averaged 5.3 points and 4.7 rebounds in 16.7 minutes across 39 games for the Thunder last in 2021-22.
JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rockets and Thunder complete multiplayer trade
The Houston Rockets traded Sterling Brown, Trey Burke, Marquese Chriss and David Nwaba to Oklahoma City for Derrick Favors, Maurice Harkless, Ty Jerome, Théo Maledon and a second-r...OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets dealt to Houston The Thunder traded Favors, along with Theo Maledon, Ty Jerome, Maurice Harkless and a 2025 second-round pick to the Rockets in exchange for David Nwaba, Sterling Brown, Trey Burke...
Impact Favors is set to join Houston after playing with the Thunder for just one season, where he averaged 5.3 points and 4.7 rebounds over 16.7 minutes per game. The Rockets dealt Christian Wood to the Mavericks over the offseason, likely indicating that Alperen Sengun will be the starting center for Houston. Favors figures to land in a depth role behind Alperen Sengun this upcoming season.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Thunder Roster Crunch: Derrick Favors Derrick Favors will look to make the Thunder’s 15-man roster.
JULY 25, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
OKC Thunder Offseason Tracker: Derrick Favors Opts Into Final Season This Oklahoma City Thunder tracker keeps you informed on the latest news and rumors surrounding the team throughout the 2022 offseason.
MAY 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Derrick Favors opts in for 2022-23 Shams Charania: Oklahoma City Thunder center Derrick Favors has opted into his $10.2 million player option for the 2022-23 season, sources t...
MAY 17, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Exercises player option for 2022-23 Favors (back) opted into his $10.2 million player option for the 2022-23 season, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Impact Favors missed the final 17 games of the 2021-22 campaign due to a back issue, but the veteran is expected to be healthy by the start of next season. He averaged career lows in points (5.3) and rebounds (4.7) while playing 16.7 minutes per game across 39 appearances during his first year with the Thunder and will likely garner a similar backup role during the 2022-23 campaign.
MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Thunder End of the Year Report Card: Derrick Favors As a veteran leader, Derrick Favors made his mark during the Thunder’s 2021-22 campaign.
APRIL 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Looking Back: Thunder's Trade of Derrick Favors During the last offseason, Oklahoma City acquired Derrick Favors from Utah.
APRIL 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Thunder Veteran Derrick Favors Plans to Exercise Player Option Derrick Favors plans to exercise his 2022-23 player option.
APRIL 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Thunder Veteran Derrick Favors Plans to Exercise Player Option Derrick Favors plans to exercise his 2022-23 player option.
APRIL 13, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Derrick Favors says he's staying with the Thunder Rylan Stiles: Derrick Favors “yeah, I expect to be back here next year, yeah I’ll probably pick it up.” On his player option decision this s...
APRIL 12, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Los Angeles faces Oklahoma City, aims for 5th straight victory
Los Angeles hosts Oklahoma City aiming to prolong its four-game win streakAPRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Horton-Tucker leads Los Angeles against Oklahoma City after 40-point performance
Los Angeles hosts the Oklahoma City Thunder after Talen Horton-Tucker scored 40 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 128-112 loss to the Golden State WarriorsAPRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Utah plays Oklahoma City, aims for 5th straight home win
Utah will try to keep its four-game home win streak alive when the Jazz play Oklahoma CityAPRIL 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Portland takes on Oklahoma City, looks to end 7-game slide
Portland aims to stop its seven-game skid when the Trail Blazers play Oklahoma CityAPRIL 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Booker leads Phoenix against Oklahoma City after 41-point game
Phoenix takes on the Oklahoma City Thunder after Devin Booker scored 41 points in the Suns' 122-114 loss to the Memphis GrizzliesAPRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Detroit plays Oklahoma City for non-conference matchup
Oklahoma City faces Detroit in out-of-conference playAPRIL 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
OKC Thunder news: Mark Daigneault provides injury updates on Kenrich Williams and Derrick Favors Mark Daigneault provided injury updates on Kenrich Williams and Derrick Favors on Thursday.
MARCH 31, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Won't return this season Favors (back) will be out for the remainder of the season, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Impact The Thunder took Favors' status on a game-by-game basis for 17 straight absences and have finally decided to rule him out for the year. Isaiah Roby and Olivier Sarr should continue seeing the majority of minutes at center.
MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Young, Atlanta set for matchup with Oklahoma City
Trae Young leads Atlanta into a matchup against Oklahoma City averaging 28.0 points per gameMARCH 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains without timetable Favors (back) remains out indefinitely.
Impact Favors hasn't played since Feb. 24 and there's been no indication that he's close to making a return. With the Thunder in full-on tank mode down the stretch, it's possible we've seen the last of the veteran for the season.
MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
