Mitch McGary was assigned to the Oklahoma City Blue of the D-League on Monday.

McGary was assigned to the Oklahoma City Blue of the D-League on Monday.

Analysis:

McGary has seen five combined minutes over the Thunder's last nine games, and given that he's only 23 years old, it makes sense for the organization to send him to the D-League for some more extensive playing time. He'll likely rejoin the Thunder after a few games with the D-League affiliate, but he may need an injury or two to hit the frontcourt before he starts seeing minutes in the NBA with regularity.