Thunder's Olivier Sarr: Starts second half Tuesday
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Sarr finished Tuesday's 101-100 win over the Clippers with four points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 19 minutes.
After being excluded from the rotation in the Thunder's previous game Sunday against the Suns, Sarr not only drew back into the mix Tuesday, but he actually started the second half over Jaylin Williams, who was dealing with foul trouble. The Thunder's center rotation has been volatile for most of the season, so despite his solid showing Tuesday, Sarr can't be relied upon to take the court in Thursday's rematch with the Clippers. Dario Saric (coach's decision) didn't leave the bench Tuesday, but he had played double-digit minutes each of the past five games and may still be ahead of Sarr in the pecking order.
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Thunder's Olivier Sarr: Solid performance in loss
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Sarr finished with 17 points (7-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 10 rebounds and six assists in 32 minutes during Friday's 112-110 loss to the Stars.
After a brief stint with the Thunder, Sarr made his return to the G League, where he dominated by finishing with a double-double on an efficient clip. While with the Blue, expect him to continue to play at a high level as the primary big man.
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Thunder's Olivier Sarr: Gets run in blowout
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Sarr played 11 minutes in Wednesday's 132-101 loss to the Suns, finishing with five points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and one block.
Since Oklahoma City was without five players due to injury or rest and the game turned into a blowout by the end of the third quarter, head coach Mark Daigneault was able to empty the bench and get a look at Sarr, who played all but one minute and 11 seconds of the final period. Jaylin Williams and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl both played ahead of Sarr and appear to be the Thunder's preferred options at center, so the second-year big man out of Kentucky looks as though he'll find himself out of the rotation more often than not.
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Thunder's Olivier Sarr: Solid performance in loss
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Sarr finished with 17 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists in 28 minutes Wednesday during the G League's Oklahoma City Blue's 106-98 loss to the Memphis Hustle.
Even though the Blue didn't come home with the win, Sarr looked dominant, finishing with a double-double on a very efficient clip. When healthy, expect him to continue to play at a high level as one of the main big men for Oklahoma City.
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Thunder's Olivier Sarr: Inks two-way deal with OKC
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Sarr agreed Saturday with the Thunder on a two-way contract, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
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.
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Olivier Sarr: Hits injured list
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Sarr (undisclosed) was placed on the injured list by the Blue on Thursday.
Sarr didn't suit up for Tuesday's tilt against Grand Rapids, and it's unclear exactly when he'll be cleared to make his return to the floor. He's likely facing a multi-game absence as a result.
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Olivier Sarr: Doesn't suit up Tuesday
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Sarr (undisclosed) did not suit up for the Blue's Tuesday night matchup against the Grand Rapids Gold.
Sarr did not have the chance to showcase his two-way abilities against the Gold as he continues to deal with an undisclosed injury. His next opportunity to suit up will be on Jan. 27.
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Olivier Sarr: Doesn't suit up Thursday
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Sarr did not suit up for the Blue's Thursday night matchup against the G League Ignite.
Even though Sarr was listed as healthy, he did not have the chance to make an impact against the Ignite, which is surprising since he's averaging 10.0 points and 5.0 rebounds over 22.9 minutes per night. His next opportunity to play will be Jan. 15.
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Olivier Sarr: Waived by Trail Blazers
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The Trail Blazers waived Sarr (wrist) on Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Sarr has been dealing with a high-grade partial tear in his right wrist since late October, and it's not yet clear when he'll be deemed ready to return to game action. However, he'll be forced to seek out other opportunities after the Trail Blazers signed Ibou Badji to a two-way contract Friday. Sarr could wind up in the G League if no other NBA team has a two-way opening to use on him.
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Trail Blazers' Olivier Sarr: To be re-evaluated in six weeks
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Sarr recently underwent a further evaluation that revealed a high-grade partial tear in his right wrist and will be re-evaluated in six weeks.
An injury update posted by the Trail Blazers revealed the injury suffered Oct. 11 is more serious than initially thought. With fellow big man Trendon Watford (hip) yet to make a regular-season appearance, Justise Winslow and Drew Eubanks should see more minutes in what is now an extremely thin frontcourt.
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Trail Blazers' Olivier Sarr: Won't play Friday
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Sarr (wrist) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Suns, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Sarr missed Wednesday's opener against the Kings due to a sprained right wrist, and it appears he isn't quite ready to make his season debut. With Trendon Watford (hip) also set to miss Friday's game, Drew Eubanks could see increased run in Portland's frontcourt behind starting center Jusuf Nurkic.
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Trail Blazers' Olivier Sarr: Out Wednesday
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Sarr (wrist) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Kings, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Sarr will officially miss the season opener with a lingering wrist injury. The center's next chance to make his season debut looms Friday versus the Suns.
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Trail Blazers' Olivier Sarr: Reevaluation coming in a week
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An MRI on Thursday confirmed Sarr sprained his right wrist in Tuesday's preseason game against the Kings, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports. He will be evaluated again in a week.
Despite the wrist issue, Portland converted Sarr's contract to a two-way deal Thursday, indicating he will remain part of the organization this season and figures to see time at both levels. Sarr will presumably be unavailable for the start of the regular season, though it's unclear how long his unavailability will extend.
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Trail Blazers' Olivier Sarr: Contract converted to two-way deal
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The Trail Blazers converted Sarr's (wrist) contract to a two-way deal Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Sarr sustained a right wrist sprain Tuesday against the Warriors, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available for the Trail Blazers' regular-season opener next week. The 23-year-old appeared in 22 games for the Thunder last year, and his two-way contract will give the Trail Blazers flexibility to move him between the parent club and G League this season.
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Trail Blazers' Olivier Sarr: Out for remainder of game
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Sarr (wrist) exited Tuesday's preseason game versus the Warriors and will not return, Aaron J. Fentress of The Oregonian reports.
Sarr suffered a right wrist sprain in Tuesday's preseason game versus the Warriors. This injury will not help the second-year center's chances of making the regular- season roster. Sarr averaged 7.0 points and 4.2 rebounds in 19.1 minutes across 22 games as a rookie for the Thunder last season.
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Trail Blazers' Olivier Sarr: Inks camp deal with Portland
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Sarr agreed Sunday on an Exhibit 10 contract with the Trail Blazers, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Sarr appeared in 22 games with the Thunder as a rookie last season and averaged 7.0 points and 4.2 rebounds across 19.1 minutes per game. The second-year center will get the chance to compete for a depth role at center during training camp, though his Exhibit 10 deal will allow the Trail Blazers to retain his G League rights in the likely event that he's cut before the season.
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Thunder's Olivier Sarr: Double-doubles off bench
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Sarr registered 10 points (3-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 39 minutes during Tuesday's 98-94 win over the Trail Blazers.
Sarr is perhaps the Thunder player who has taken the most advantage of playing off the bench in the last few weeks, and the numbers back that up. The former Kentucky product has scored in double digits in each of his last five appearances, and is averaging 18.4 points and 7.4 rebounds across 30.4 minutes per game in that span.
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Olivier Sarr: Waived by Thunder
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Sarr was waived by the Thunder on Wednesday, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Sarr carved out a relatively sizable role with the Thunder, averaging 7.0 points and 4.2 rebounds in 19.1 minutes per game across 22 appearances. However, he'll be let go after Oklahoma City signed Melvin Frazier to a two-way contract Wednesday.
