Questionable
Injury Calf
Est. Return 10/14/2025
2024 Stats
PTS
3.8
REB
1.7
AST
0.4
STL
0.2
BLK
0.7
2025 Projections
Signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Thunder in July of 2025. 
Won't play Saturday
Carlson (calf) didn't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Pacers.
ANALYSIS
Carlson continues to nurse a calf injury, which has kept him sidelined during the preseason. The next opportunity for him to suit up will be Tuesday against the Bucks.
Carlson continues to nurse a calf injury, which has kept him sidelined during the preseason. The next opportunity for him to suit up will be Tuesday against the Bucks.
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How does Branden Carlson compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
True Shooting %
58.1%
Effective Field Goal %
55.7%
3-Point Attempt Rate
68.0%
Free Throw Rate
18.6%
Offensive Rebound %
7.5%
Defensive Rebound %
15.8%
Total Rebound %
11.8%
Assist %
7.6%
Steal %
0.9%
Block %
8.6%
Turnover %
5.5%
Usage %
19.3%
Fantasy Points Per Game
8.7
Fantasy Points Per Minute
1.1
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Held out Thursday
Carlson (calf) didn't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Hornets.
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Won't suit up Monday
Carlson won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Mavericks due to right calf soreness, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.
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Scores 12 in SL loss
Carlson closed with 12 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds and two assists across 24 minutes in Saturday's 109-80 Summer League loss to the Hornets.
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Pours in 23 points in SL win
Carlson racked up 23 points (9-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds and two blocks across 28 minutes in Tuesday's 92-75 Summer League win over the Magic.
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Inks new two-way deal with OKC
The Thunder re-signed Carlson on a two-way contract Tuesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
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Presti talks him up
Thunder general manager Sam Presti had high praise for Carlson during his interview Thursday, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
"I don't think we talk enough about Branden Carlson," Presti said. " "I think he's got a bright future." With Thomas Sorber out for the 2025-26 season with a torn ACL, it sounds like Presti is confident in Carlson's ability to step in as the third-string center. Carlson made 32 regular-season appearances for the Thunder in 2024-25, averaging 3.8 points, 1.7 rebounds and 0.7 blocks in 7.7 minutes per contest.
"I don't think we talk enough about Branden Carlson," Presti said. " "I think he's got a bright future." With Thomas Sorber out for the 2025-26 season with a torn ACL, it sounds like Presti is confident in Carlson's ability to step in as the third-string center. Carlson made 32 regular-season appearances for the Thunder in 2024-25, averaging 3.8 points, 1.7 rebounds and 0.7 blocks in 7.7 minutes per contest.