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Here are the latest news and updates about the Oklahoma City Thunder:
Recent News
- The Thunder have signed forward Isaiah Roby to a multi-year contract extension, according to ESPN. Roby, 24, has been a key contributor off the bench for the Thunder this season, averaging 8.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game.
- The Thunder have also signed guard Theo Maledon to a two-way contract, according to The Athletic. Maledon, 22, has been playing for the Thunder's G-League affiliate, the Oklahoma City Blue, and has averaged 15.4 points and 5.4 assists per game.
- The Thunder have been linked to several free agents in recent days, including former All-Star guard Kemba Walker, according to The Athletic. Walker, 32, has been playing for the Boston Celtics and has averaged 14.4 points and 4.5 assists per game this season.
Injury Updates
- Forward Aleksej Pokusevski is expected to miss several weeks with a left ankle sprain, according to The Oklahoman. Pokusevski, 20, has been a key contributor for the Thunder this season, averaging 10.6 points and 4.4 rebounds per game.
- Guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to return to the lineup soon after missing several games with a left knee injury, according to ESPN. Gilgeous-Alexander, 23, has been averaging 19.0 points and 5.9 assists per game this season.
Schedule
- The Thunder have a busy schedule ahead, with 12 games remaining in the regular season. They will play six of their next eight games on the road, starting with a trip to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday.
- The Thunder will also play a home-and-home series against the Denver Nuggets, with the first game taking place on March 24 at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
Standings
- The Thunder are currently in 12th place in the Western Conference, with a record of 22-43. They are 10 games behind the 8th-seeded Portland Trail Blazers and 14 games behind the 6th-seeded Utah Jazz.