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Charlotte Hornets News / Fastbreak on SI / August 13

Recent NBA 1st-Round Pick Reportedly Signing With Team In Serbia

Aleksej Pokusevski is coming off a year where he spent time with the Charlotte Hornets and Oklahoma City Thunder. He finished the season with averages of 5.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest while shooting 40.5% from the field and 32.7% from the three-point range in 28 games.

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NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 12

Former OKC Thunder First-Round Pick Aleksej Pokusevski Leaves NBA

In 2020 the Oklahoma City Thunder turned in an interesting draft card, trading up the board to select Serbia's Aleksej Pokusevski. This was a pick that

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NBA News / Last Word On Sports / August 12

2020 NBA First-Round Pick Signs With Serbian Team

After four years in the NBA, it appears 7’0″ big man Aleksej Pokusevski will play basketball next season in Serbia. Per reports, the Serbian native has signed a deal to play for Partizan Mozzart Bet.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 23

Serbia, Greece set 12-man rosters for Olympics

Two more nations have set their 12-man rosters for the upcoming Olympic games in Paris, with Serbia and Greece both officially announcing their squads.

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NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / July 17

Report: Former OKC Thunder First Rounder Aleksej Pokusevski Signs with Serbian League

On Wednesday morning, Christos Tsaltas reported for Sportal that former Oklahoma City Thunder and Charlotte Hornets forward Aleksej Pokusevski will sign a deal with with Partizan Belgrade.

Charlotte Hornets News / Last Word On Sports / July 8

Hornets’ Recent Roster Decision Resonates Throughout NBA

On Saturday, the Charlotte Hornets released three players —Davis Bertans, Bryce McGowens, and Aleksej Pokusevski —after they re-signed the controversial Miles Bridges, a key member of their rotation.

Charlotte Hornets News / Fastbreak on SI / July 6

Charlotte Hornets Release Former NBA 1st-Round Pick

Aleksej Pokusevski is coming off a season where he appeared in 28 games for the Charlotte Hornets. He finished the year with averages of 5.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest while shooting 40.5% from the field and 32.7% from the three-point range.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / August 14

NBA Trade Grades: Klay Thompson Reportedly Passes Up More Money to Sign With Mavericks, How Did Each of the 3 Teams Involved In The Sign-and Trade Make Out?

Klay Thompson is officially a member of the Dallas Mavericks. Thompson agreed to a three-year, $50 million deal with the Mavericks on Monday, but the Mavs had to work out a sign-and-trade with the Golden State Warriors to make the deal work.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 11

Hornets Player Grades: Aleksej Pokusevski

After suffering a serious leg fracture late last season, Pokusevski entered this year after a summer of rehab. He found himself out of the rotation on a formidable Thunder team and was eventually waived.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / March 1, 2024

What Mike Muscala Brings to the Thunder in Second Stint

After the trade deadline passed, it felt like Gordon Hayward's addition would be the end of Oklahoma City's moves. But waiving Aleksej Pokusevski opened up another roster spot, and Sam Presti capitalized.