Thunder's Josh Dix: Fails to impress in season debut
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Dix contributed zero points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and one rebound across 22 minutes during Monday's 125-114 victory over the Suns.
The Thunder are already plagued by injuries in the early going, so they gave Dix a chance for meaningful burn. The undrafted rookie failed to stand out in his season debut, and he could shift over to the G League's Oklahoma City Blue in the coming weeks.
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Thunder's Josh Dix: Shifts to bench
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Dix will come off the bench for Tuesday's preseason matchup against Indiana, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
Dix started Monday's preseason loss to Atlanta, recording 16 points, seven assists and three rebounds across 37 minutes. However, the rookie will return to a reserve role Tuesday as Oklahoma City starts Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Alex Caruso, Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein. Dix figures to see a significantly reduced workload with the Thunder's regulars back in action.
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Thunder's Josh Dix: Solid effort in start
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Dix recorded 16 points (6-15 FG, 4-10 3Pt), seven assists, three rebounds, two steals and one block across 37 minutes in Monday's 113-110 preseason loss to Atlanta.
Dix drew the start and made an impact as both a perimeter shooter and facilitator, finishing second on the Thunder in assists while committing just one turnover. The rookie received an extended opportunity with Oklahoma City relying heavily on its younger players, though his playing time figures to be considerably more limited once the regular season begins.
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Thunder's Josh Dix: Starting Monday
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Dix is in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason game against Atlanta, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
Dix will make his first start of the preseason with several Oklahoma City regulars inactive. Through two preseason games as a reserve, the undrafted rookie is averaging 7.0 points, 1.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 22.0 minutes per contest.
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Thunder's Josh Dix: Scores 16 points in SL loss
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Dix tallied 16 points (6-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block in 24 minutes during Tuesday's 103-69 Salt Lake City Summer League loss to the Jazz.
Dix delivered an efficient performance and tied for the game high in points. The 22-year-old wing also matched the game-high mark in triples made. He signed a two-way deal with the Thunder in late June and figures to see most of his playing time with their G League affiliate, the Oklahoma City Blue, in the 2026-27 campaign.
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Thunder's Josh Dix: Agrees to two-way deal with Thunder
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Dix agreed to a two-way contract with the Thunder on Thursday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Dix began his college career at Iowa before spending his final collegiate season at Creighton, where he averaged 13.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.3 blocks and 0.9 steals across 32.9 minutes in 34 regular-season appearances. Although he shot a career-low 33.8 percent from deep in 2025-26, he is still considered an efficient shooter.
