Jeremiah Robinson-Earl assigned to G League's OKC Blue

© Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports While it won't be talked about as much as the previous four Thunder players mentioned, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl's night was quietly solid -- an encouraging sign for the second-year forward. Robinson-Earl finished with 14 points on 5-of-11 shooting, seven rebounds, two assists and two steals. Robinson-Earl grabbed a career-high five offensive rebounds. Robinson-Earl also had the best plus-minus among Thunder starters at plus-13 in his 29 minutes. https://twitter.com/okcthunder/status/1599222523551305728?s=20&t=saU5P8MgTsdm3hFNoGd4ng

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Friday that Jeremiah Robinson-Earl had been assigned to the G League’s OKC Blue.

This move is likely designed for Robinson-Earl to gain practice and playing time with the Blue as he works his way back from a sprained ankle that has kept him out since Dec. 12.

The Blue are scheduled to play on Saturday afternoon while the Thunder are scheduled to play on Saturday night against the Houston Rockets at home. This could allow the scenario of Robinson-Earl playing for the Blue and being activated for the Thunder game.

In 26 games, Robinson-Earl is averaging 8.5 points and five rebounds.

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