Branden Carlson Grades & Analysis — C | Oklahoma City Thunder

Height

7'0"

Weight

220 lbs

Age

College

Utah

Experience

1 yrs

C-

Below average

CVI

Bottom 20%

Sentiment

D-

Bottom 12%Performance

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Fan Verdict

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Career StatsD-

Year	Team	GP	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	FG%	3PT%	FT%
Career		67	4.7	2.6	0.6	0.2	0.5	51.9%	33.9%	65.7%
2025-26		36	4.7	2.6	0.6

Recent Games

Date	OPP	Result	MIN	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	FG	3PT	+/-
Mon, 4/13	vs PHX	L 103-135	42	26	10	1	2	5	10-20	5-10	-18
Sat, 4/11	@ DEN	L 107-127	37	23

Performance Analysis

D-

#88 of 97 Centers

FCA+

Branden Carlson earns a D- Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA centers this season. Through 67 games, Branden is contributing 4.7 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 0.6 assists per game in his role. Branden's strongest area is FG% at 51.9, which compares favorably to the center median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 0.6 (center median: 4.0). Among 97 NBA centers graded this season, Branden ranks 88th.

Current Sentiment

Negative

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Branden Carlson's Contract Value Index (CVI) grade of D reflects the harsh reality facing a developmental center on a two-way contract with one of the NBA's deepest rosters in Oklahoma City. While media coverage has been cautiously optimistic about his rookie-year efficiency numbers and ability to contribute within the Thunder's system, the underlying narrative consistently frames him as a fringe roster player rather than an established rotation piece. His current sidelined status has introduced significant uncertainty about both his immediate availability and long-term standing with the organization, creating legitimate questions about his pathway to securing a standard NBA contract. The Thunder's well-documented roster management challenges with two-way players only amplify the precarious nature of Carlson's position, as the franchise's organizational depth makes it increasingly difficult for developmental players to break through. Despite modest fan and media sentiment acknowledging his effort and flashes of efficiency, the combination of his contractual uncertainty, injury concerns, and competition for roster spots keeps expectations firmly measured and his NBA future far from guaranteed.

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