Carlson estimates that when serving his mission, he touched a basketball "maybe a dozen times."

Micah Nori should ditch the rigid depth chart to leverage a versatile rotation, deploying Robert Williams, Yang Hansen, or Branden Carlson based on specific tactical matchups.

When will Branden Carlson return to OKC in 2026-27 regular season?

After flashing double-double potential in Oklahoma City, the seven-footer faces a crowded Portland frontcourt where his elite perimeter shooting must battle for minutes against established defensive anchors.

Fresh off an NBA championship with the Thunder, the versatile big man brings veteran rim protection and floor-spacing range to Portland’s evolving roster alongside superstar Ja Morant.

The Thunder's former two-way big man will be in Portland next season.

The Blazers have announced the signing of Branden …

A pair of players who were on Oklahoma City's roster to start the 2025-26 season signed with new teams.

The Portland Trail Blazers are signing a reserve big man prospect in Branden Carlson, but it could lead to a domino effect for a trade involving Jaylen Brown.