Dalen Terrynew two-year contract with Thunder is non-guaranteed this season and has a team option for 2027/28, league sources tell HoopsHype’s Michael Scott (Link to Twitter). Oklahoma City signed the 24-year-old guard earlier today after early-season injuries depleted wing depth, and coach Mark Dyno talked before tonight’s game about how Terry can help the team (Link to video on Twitter by Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman).
“He’s someone our front office has liked for a long time,” Dyno said. “They liked him when he was draft-eligible. He came to practice in the draft, so he was a guy who’s been on their radar for a long time. I like the physical profile, obviously. He’s got great wing size, length and athleticism. He plays tough, with a good motor, on the defensive end of the floor. He’s a great transition player. He’s a great crasher on the offensive glass. He checks the boxes for activity with athleticism and movement.”
Terry, the 18th pick in the 2022 draft, was able to get his last opportunity two weeks into the season refused Golden State last month. He was on the active roster but did not see any playing time in tonight’s win over Cleveland.
More on Thunder:
- Micah Peavywho signed a bilateral contract with the team last week, was one of the first players off the bench tonight with two points and nine rebounds in 26 minutes. He spoke with reporters, including Martinez, about his role with the Thunder. “There are many opportunities here” Peavy said (Link to video on Twitter). “I’m just trying to do whatever it takes to get on the court, whatever it takes to win these games. I’m going to do all the dirty work.”
- Peavy Credits Alex Caruso with the help of him to adapt in the team, trans Jasue Pavon of ClutchPoints. Peavy is also trying to learn from Caruso’s style of play. “The way he leads, the way he sees the play defensively. The play he makes, the extra rebounds, the steals, things like that; that’s who I looked up to before I got here.” – said Peavy. “And being on the same team with him helped a lot. I look at guys who impact games the way I want to impact games, and that’s a guy I’ve been watching.”
- Jaylin Williams missed today’s game due to back spasms, so rookie at center Marr’s candidate made his first career together Isaiah Hortenstein in a double lineup, Martinez adds (Link to Twitter).
- Russell Westbrook was moved to tears when he learned that Thunder would be there take off your shirt in February, according to Jenny Carlson of The Oklahoman. The longtime OKC star had to pause in his performance to compose himself. “I don’t think you realize the impact you had on me as a 19-year-old” he said “because I’m coming from Los Angeles. I’m coming to a place where I don’t know anyone, I have no support other than family and friends. You guys have welcomed me with open arms. That’s why I’m truly grateful.”
