Lindy Waters III signed a two-way deal this offseason, but he has an opportunity to get back to a full contract next season. After the Oklahoma City Thunder declined to bring back Waters in June, he spent some time as a free agent before the team picked him up on a two-way contract in August.
Since Sunday, the Thunder have made a handful of roster moves. First, the team resigned Lindy Waters III to a two-way deal on Sunday. The next morning, OKC announced that it was waiving former Rockets big man and offseason acquisition Usman Garuba.
Almost as quickly as he left, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Lindy Waters III was back on his hometown team's roster for a what's set to be his third season. Waters III — An OKC native — isn't a new name for Thunder fans, especially if they've watched the team regularly over the last few years.
In late June, the Oklahoma City Thunder declined the option on Lindy Waters III's NBA contract for the 2023-24 season. With a pretty significant roster crunch, this was a move that had to be made.
Lindy Waters III has been an inspiration for many since he stepped onto an NBA court. Playing with the Enid Outlaws prior to getting a call from the Thunder, it was a miracle for the 6-foot-6 sharpshooter to even get a shot at the professional level.
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One of the best sports stories to come out of the state of Oklahoma in recent years has been the ascension of Lindy Waters III. After growing up and playing high school basketball in Norman, he kept talents less than two hours from home at the college level at Oklahoma State.
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Waters III was added to the main roster after Eugene Omoruyi was waived earlier this week On Tuesday afternoon, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that Lindy Waters III has agreed a two-year deal with the Thunder and will now finally be added to the main roster.
Less than 24 hours after OKC was defeated by the Sacramento Kings 124-115 on Sunday night, the team finalized a deal with former two-way wing Lindy Waters III to give the Oklahoma native a full NBA contract.
The Thunder are signing two-way shooting guard Lindy Waters III to a standard, two-year contract worth $3.8 million, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Former Thunder and current OKC Blue center Olivier Sarr joined Lindy Waters III on a two-way deal Saturday night, officially filling all 17 spots on the Thunder's big league roster.
Lindy Waters III has played his way through the Oklahoma City Blue and was able to make his eventual NBA debut last season. Waters is a Native American who has played his entire basketball career in Oklahoma, and it only makes sense that his NBA debut came in an Oklahoma City Thunder jersey.
With the season winding down and a slew of injuries plaguing the team, the Oklahoma City Thunder have begun to reach deep into the deepest recesses of their bench.
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