Oklahoma City signs guard Royal Ivey

The Thunder have signed free agent guard Royal Ivey to a contract, Sam Presti announced today. Per team  policy,  terms of the agreement were not announced.

“We are pleased to welcome  Royal to  the Thunder organization,” Presti said in the release. “His defensive mentality,  competitiveness and well documented professionalism adds depth to our  backcourt  and strengthens the identity of our basketball team.”

Who said OKC wouldn’t do anything in free agency? Talk about a SPLASH. Last season Ivey played for the Bucks and 76ers and appeared in a total of 44 games. He’s 28 years old and has played in the league for six years. He’s never averaged more than 5.6 points a game and is primarily known for his defense.

He’s likely just a training camp/practice squad player and I’m sure his contract isn’t guaranteed. Nonetheless, I bet KD is happy to have another Texas alum on the roster.