Aleksej Pokusevski

Aleksej Pokusevski provided seven points (3-8 FG, 1-4 3PT) four rebounds, two assists, one steal and three blocks across 22 minutes during Wednesday’s 102-97 win over the Thunder.

Fantasy Impact

Pokusevski led the Thunder’s bench in minutes and tied a season-high in blocks during Wednesday’s win. He’s averaging 3.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 blocks across 17.3 minutes in 2020-21. The Thunder rookie is a dynasty stash for now. Oklahoma City’s next game is Friday, home against the Nets.

Aleksej Pokusevski managed zero points (0-7 FG, 0-5 3PT) four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 24 minutes during Tuesday’s 119-101 loss to the Nuggets.

Fantasy Impact

Pokusevski was dreadful from the field and was unable to connect on any of his seven shot attempts in Tuesday’s loss to Denver. The Thunder rookie logged 24 minutes on Tuesday and salvaged some of his night by chipping in a little bit of every category. He is averaging 3.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.1 blocks across 16.8 minutes in 2020-21. Pokusevki is a flyer in deep-league formats only. The Thunder’s next scheduled game is Friday, away against the Clippers.

Aleksej Pokusevski registered 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-4 3PT), four rebounds, two assists and three blocks across 21 minutes in Wednesday's 128-99 loss against the Lakers.

Fantasy Impact

Pokusevski was second in minutes off the Thunder’s bench and reached double figures in scoring for the time this season. Darius Bazley exited Wednesday’s loss early with an ankle sprain. Pokusevski could see an expanded role while Bazley is sidelined. He is averaging 3.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.2 blocks across 16.5 minutes in 2020-21. The Thunder’s next scheduled game is Friday, home against the Bulls.

Aleksej Pokusevski managed four points (2-6 FG, 0-1 3PT) five rebounds, one assists and two blocks across 15 minutes during Tuesday’s 112-102 loss to the Spurs.

Fantasy Impact

Pokusevski has pulled down at least five rebounds and blocked one shot in two of his last three games. He is averaging 2.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 blocks across 16.0 minutes in 2020-21. The No.17 pick in the NBA Draft is worth rostering in deep-league formats as his role in the offense continues to grow.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have selected PF Aleksej Pokusevski with the No. 17 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.

Fantasy Impact

The Minnesota Timberwolves drafted Pokusevski but he'll be traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder as part of a deal to acquire PG Ricky Rubio. The 18-year-old from Greece played for Olympiacos' 2nd division team and has been regarded as one of the most unique international prospects in the NBA Draft. The 7'0 PF has drawn comparisons to a poor man's Kristaps Porzinigis for his ability to put the ball on the floor and shoot from distance. He'll likely be a development project for the Thunder as they continue to build through the draft.