OKC Thunder signs Walker Russell

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder signed guard Walker Russell to a contract, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

 
By Darnell Mayberry | Published: October 1, 2012    Comment on this article Leave a comment

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder has added Walker Russell to its training camp roster, bringing the roster to 19 players.

Russell, a 6-foot point guard, played in 28 games last season with Detroit and averaged three points and 2.1 assists in 12.8 minutes.

photo - Detroit Pistons guard Walker Russell (23), right, goes up for a shot in front of Orlando Magic guard Ishmael Smith (10) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, April 9, 2012.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Detroit Pistons guard Walker Russell (23), right, goes up for a shot in front of Orlando Magic guard Ishmael Smith (10) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, April 9, 2012.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

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After playing at Jacksonville State, Russell spent five seasons in the NBA D-League where he averaged 15.1 points, 8.3 assists and 3.4 rebounds in 132 games.

Over the past six years, Russell has played professionally in the Dominican Republic, China, Germany, Puerto Rico, Bulgaria, Madrid and the Czech Republic.

Earlier this summer the Thunder also added Daniel Orton, Andy Rautins and DeAandre Liggins to its camp roster.

The team must trim its roster to 15 players prior to the season opener on Nov. 1.





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