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Oklahoma City Thunder Sign Center Branden Carlson from Raptors 905
The Oklahoma City Thunder have made a significant addition to their roster by signing center Branden Carlson, who was previously with the Raptors 905 of the NBA‘s G League. Carlson, a 7-foot center, has been impressive in his recent performances, prompting the Thunder to bolster their frontcourt depth[2][3].
Carlson, 25, was signed by the Toronto Raptors as an undrafted free agent this past off-season. He participated in the Summer League and pre-season with the Raptors before joining the Raptors 905. With the G League team, Carlson started in all three games he played this season, averaging 14.3 points on 51.5% shooting, along with 8.7 rebounds per game[3].
Notably, Carlson is the all-time shot-blocking leader for the University of Utah, where he honed his skills before entering the professional league. His defensive prowess and scoring ability make him a valuable asset for the Thunder[2].
The contract details indicate that Carlson has signed a one-year, standard contract with the Thunder, although some reports suggest it might be a two-way deal initially offered by the Raptors before his move[4].