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The Thunder release Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins to better extend them

The Thunder decided not to activate the last years option ofIsaiah Joe And Aaron Wigginstaught us The Athletic. The first had a “team option” at 2.1 million dollars, the second at 2 million.

But no reason to panic for fans, this duo should not leave Oklahoma City during the offseason. Indeed, if the two players were released, it is to better extend them on the long term during the month of July.

The two replacements are important pieces in the success of the Thunder this season, which we remember won 56 victories in the regular season, thus clinching first place in the Western conference. Before passing the first round against the Pelicans and falling against the Mavericks, in the second round of the playoffs.

Isaiah Joe (who will be 25 in two days) compiled 8.2 points per game on a very good 41% success on 3-pts, while Aaron Wiggins (25 years old) added 6.9 points on average, on 56% success on the field.

Isaiah Joe Percentage Rebounds
Season Team MJ Min Shots 3pts LF Off Def Early Pd Party Int Bp Ct Pts
2020-21 PHL 41 9 36.1 36.8 75.0 0.2 0.7 0.9 0.5 0.8 0.3 0.3 0.1 3.7
2021-22 PHL 55 11 35.0 33.3 93.5 0.1 0.9 1.0 0.6 0.9 0.3 0.4 0.1 3.6
2022-23 OKAY 73 19 44.1 40.9 82.0 0.4 2.0 2.4 1.2 1.4 0.7 0.5 0.1 9.5
2023-24 OKAY 78 19 45.8 41.6 86.5 0.4 1.9 2.3 1.3 1.1 0.6 0.6 0.3 8.2
Total 247 16 42.7 39.7 84.1 0.3 1.5 1.8 1.0 1.1 0.5 0.5 0.2 6.8
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How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.

Aaron Wiggins Percentage Rebounds
Season Team MJ Min Shots 3pts L.F. Off Def Early Pd Party Int Bp Ct Pts
2021-22 OKAY 50 24 46.3 30.4 72.9 1.0 2.5 3.6 1.4 1.9 0.6 1.1 0.2 8.3
2022-23 OKAY 70 19 51.2 39.3 83.1 1.0 2.0 3.0 1.1 1.6 0.6 0.8 0.2 6.8
2023-24 OKAY 78 16 56.2 49.2 78.9 0.8 1.6 2.4 1.1 1.2 0.7 0.7 0.2 7.0
Total 198 19 51.4 39.4 78.0 0.9 2.0 2.9 1.2 1.5 0.6 0.8 0.2 7.3

How to read the stats? GM = Games Played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots Made / Shots Attempted; 3pts = 3-pointers / 3-pointers Attempted; LF = Free Throws Made / Free Throws Attempted; Off = Offensive Rebound; Def = Defensive Rebound; Tot = Total Rebounds; Pd = Assists; Fte: Personal Fouls; Int = Steals; Bp = Loose Balls; Ct: Blocks; Pts = Points.

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