Branden Carlson
Oklahoma City Thunder
Branden Carlson
Oklahoma City Thunder
A versatile big man who can space the floor, Carlson is perfect for the modern game. He was a member of OKC's 2025 championship squad.
Endorsements
Logan Dykhouse
NoCasualsNBA
"Carlson has been effective when given real rotation minutes, has good fundamentals of a modern NBA big. Good feel for spacing and passing, and a beautiful form on his shot."
Latest News
Carlson, Sandfort each hit five threes; combine for 49
April 13th, 2026Branden Carlson and Payton Sandfort each made the most of their final regular season game with the Thunder. Carlson erupted for 26 points, knocking down five threes, grabbing 10 rebounds, and recording five blocks and two steals. Sandfort lit it up from deep, also knocking down five threes and finishing with 23 points.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branden Carlson | 26 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -18 |
| Payton Sandfort | 23 | 5 | 4 | - | 1 | - | +3 |
Thunder two-way room turns in strong performances
April 11th, 2026Branden Carlson, Brooks Barnhizer, and Payton Sandfort all played at least 28 minutes last night against the Nuggets. Carlson turned in a double-double of 23 points and 12 rebounds, adding five assists. Barnhizer scored a career-high 14 points and grabbed a career-high nine rebounds. Sandfort scored a career-high eight points.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branden Carlson | 23 | 3 | 12 | 5 | - | 1 | -21 |
| Brooks Barnhizer | 14 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 2 | - | -15 |
| Payton Sandfort | 8 | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | -11 |
Carlson brings in double-double in dominant win
January 3rd, 2026Branden Carlson scored 15 points and grabbed 11 rebounds last night as the Thunder ran the Warriors out of the gym. This is the first double-double of the season for Carlson and the second of his career.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branden Carlson | 15 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 2 | - | +13 |
Carlson notches double-digits in first career start
December 23rd, 2025OKC was missing Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein and Jaylin Williams last night, so they called on Branden Carlson to start at center. The second-year big man scored 11 points and knocked down three triples in what was his first career start, helping the undermanned Thunder come up with a win.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branden Carlson | 11 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - | - | -4 |
Carlson helps Shai-less Thunder blow out Jazz
December 8th, 2025OKC was without their MVP last night, but they had no trouble taking care of business against the bottom-feeding Jazz. Branden Carlson was key in their victory. The undrafted sophomore scored 13 points and knocked down three of Oklahoma City's 21 three-pointers.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branden Carlson | 13 | 3 | 6 | - | - | 1 | +1 |
10/14/25 Two-Way Preseason Standouts
October 15th, 2025Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniss Jenkins | 19 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 | - | -10 |
| Branden Carlson | 17 | 3 | 9 | - | - | - | -5 |
| Brooks Barnhizer | 10 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 2 | - | -6 |
| Caleb Love | 17 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | -4 |
Endorsements
Logan Dykhouse
NoCasualsNBA
"Carlson has been effective when given real rotation minutes, has good fundamentals of a modern NBA big. Good feel for spacing and passing, and a beautiful form on his shot."