Thunder rookie Josh Giddey (hip) out for season / News - Basketnews.com

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The Oklahoma City Thunder shut down rookie guard Josh Giddey for the rest of the season with hip soreness.

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The 19-year-old Australian hasn't played since Feb. 24.

Picked sixth overall in the 2021 NBA Draft, Giddey averaged 12.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 6.4 assists in 54 games (all starts).

He was the Western Conference's Rookie of the Month in November, December, January, and February.

"It's a tricky injury that's a little unpredictable," coach Mark Daigneault said Saturday, confirming Giddey will miss the last eight games for the Thunder (21-53).

Giddey had four triple-doubles. With his first one on Jan. 2 against the Dallas Mavericks (17 points, 14 assists, and 13 rebounds), he became the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double at 19 years, 84 days.

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