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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander • PG • Thunder

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Will Suit Up Versus Utah

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (knee) will play on Wednesday against Utah. SGA struggled shooting the ball in Monday's loss to the Hornets. However, he still had 21 points, six assists, and one block. OKC has lost the last two contests, so Gilgeous-Alexander should have plenty of motivation to produce versus one of the worst defensive clubs in the National Basketball Association.

17 hours ago

Alex Caruso • SG • Thunder

Alex Caruso Absent for Second Consecutive Game

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Alex Caruso (back) won't take the court on Wednesday night against the Utah Jazz. The defensive specialist is dealing with a lower back issue and is missing a second consecutive game. Caruso's absence opens up additional playing time for Aaron Wiggins, Cason Wallace, and Isaiah Joe. Of the trio, Wiggins appears to be the safest bet to deliver fantasy value, as he had a starting role in Monday's victory over the Charlotte Hornets, filling in for Isaiah Hartenstein (calf).

Yesterday

Isaiah Hartenstein • C • Thunder

Isaiah Hartenstein to Remain Out Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) will miss a sixth consecutive game on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. Hartenstein is recovering from a right soleus strain and doesn't have a return timeline. Chet Holmgren has operated as the starting center during Hartenstein's absence, with Branden Carlson seeing additional action off the bench. Wednesday's matchup is a juicy spot for the Thunder bigs against a team that struggles against centers. Aaron Wiggins and Cason Wallace have filled in for Hartenstein in the starting lineup.

Yesterday

Isaiah Hartenstein • C • Thunder

Isaiah Hartenstein Remains Out Versus Suns

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) will miss a fourth straight game Sunday against Phoenix and continues to be ruled out in advance, with his next chance to play Monday versus Charlotte. His absence keeps Chet Holmgren anchored in the middle, where he posted 15 points, 15 rebounds, four assists, and four blocks in 26 minutes Friday. Jalen Williams should continue to chip in on the glass, while Branden Carlson logged 22 minutes off the bench and delivered 15 points and 11 rebounds, making him a deep-league streaming consideration if frontcourt absences persist.

4 days ago

Cason Wallace • PG • Thunder

Cason Wallace Exits Early with Knee Contusion

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Cason Wallace (knee) will not return to Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors after suffering a right knee contusion and is next scheduled to be evaluated for Sunday versus Phoenix. Wallace logged two points, three rebounds, two steals, and one assist in 14 minutes. If he misses time, wing minutes open in a crowded rotation, with Ajay Mitchell the most reliable fantasy option. Mitchell is averaging 14.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.1 three-pointers in 25.7 minutes, while Aaron Wiggins, Isaiah Joe, and Alex Caruso rotate situationally.

5 days ago

Isaiah Hartenstein • C • Thunder

Isaiah Hartenstein Ruled Out Again vs. Golden State

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) will miss Friday's game against the Warriors after the team ruled him out in advance, extending his absence to three games. His next opportunity to return comes Sunday versus Phoenix. Hartenstein's absence has pushed more frontcourt responsibility onto Chet Holmgren, who delivered 12 points, 10 rebounds, and six blocks Wednesday, while Jalen Williams has picked up added rebounding and playmaking. Branden Carlson recently logged an extended run, finishing with 12 points, seven rebounds, and one block in 20 minutes, though he remains a fringe deep-league streamer. Cason Wallace offers steals-only appeal.

6 days ago

Isaiah Hartenstein • C • Thunder

Isaiah Hartenstein Misses Second Straight Game

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) will miss a second straight game on Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers. With Jaylin Williams (heel) also out, Branden Carlson gets a boost in playing time, but he still logged only 11 minutes in Monday's win over the Atlanta Hawks. Cason Wallace joined the starting unit, while Chet Holmgren shifted to center. Wallace is likely to remain in the starting lineup after filling the box score on Monday night. He finished with a season-high 17 points, seven rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block.

Dec 31

Ajay Mitchell • PG • Thunder

Ajay Mitchell Active Against Hawks

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (shin) is good to go for Monday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. He sustained a left shin contusion during Sunday's win over the Philadelphia 76ers and initially received a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of Monday's contest. Mitchell has been highly productive in the second unit this season and can show off his talents on Monday night against a team that allows the 13th-most bench points in the Association.

Dec 30

Ousmane Dieng • SF • Thunder |

Jaylin Williams • PF • Thunder

Jaylin Williams, Ousmane Dieng Remain Out Monday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Jaylin Williams (heel) and forward/center Ousmane Dieng (calf) will remain out on Monday against the Atlanta Hawks. The two frontcourt reserves have been out for several games due to injury, with Williams missing a seventh consecutive game and Dieng sidelined for a fifth straight contest. Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) is also unavailable on Monday, meaning Branden Carlson could see meaningful minutes in the rotation. Jalen Williams and Kenrich Williams may also get some burn at the center position.

Dec 30

Isaiah Joe • SG • Thunder

Isaiah Joe Available for Monday's Action

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (neck) will play on Monday night against the Atlanta Hawks. Due to neck soreness, his day at the office was limited to only five minutes on Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers, but the Thunder have not included Joe on Monday's injury report. Joe mostly provides outside shooting for the defending champions, averaging 2.6 makes from downtown with a career-high 42.4 efficiency. He has a good matchup on Monday, as Atlanta gives up the 11th-most three-point attempts in the league.

Dec 30

Isaiah Hartenstein • C • Thunder

Isaiah Hartenstein Won't Suit Up On Monday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) won't play on Monday night when his team hosts the Atlanta Hawks due to a left soleus strain. Hartenstein has missed several games with lower-body injuries this season, but it remains to be seen how much time he'll miss this time around. The Thunder will also be without big Jaylin Williams (heel), so it wouldn't be surprising if the coaching staff goes with a smaller lineup against the Hawks.

Dec 29

Ajay Mitchell • PG • Thunder

Ajay Mitchell Cleared to Return Sunday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (concussion) will be back in the lineup on Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers. He missed two games while going through concussion protocol. Mitchell has been one of the most productive reserves in the NBA this season, averaging 14.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.6 assists. He will eat into the minutes of Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe. On Sunday, Mitchell has a mediocre matchup against a team that allows 35.9 bench points per game.

Dec 28

Jaylin Williams • PF • Thunder | Jaylin Williams • PF

Jaylin Williams Misses Fifth Straight Game

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Jaylin Williams (heel) will miss Thursday's Christmas action against the San Antonio Spurs. He has been dealing with a heel issue recently and won't be in the lineup for a fifth consecutive game. With both Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein available, Williams' absence isn't a big deal for Oklahoma City. However, both big men have had a tough time against the Spurs this season. Holmgren has been limited to 12.0 points and 5.0 rebounds in this matchup, while Hartenstein has posted 9.0 points and 10.5 rebounds per game.

Dec 25

Ousmane Dieng • SF • Thunder

Ousmane Dieng Unavailable on Christmas Day

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Ousmane Dieng (calf) isn't ready to face the San Antonio Spurs on Christmas Day. He will be sidelined for a third consecutive game due to a right calf strain. Even before the injury, DIeng was out of the rotation, appearing in only three contests this month. The 22-year-old has averaged 4.4 points and 1.8 rebounds in 12.5 minutes across 17 appearances during his fourth NBA campaign. The Thunder should do just fine without Dieng, though the defending champions have struggled against Victor Wembanyama's crew this season, losing both previous meetings.

Dec 25

Ajay Mitchell • PG • Thunder

Ajay Mitchell Out on Christmas Day

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (concussion) won't play in Thursday's Christmas matchup against the San Antonio Spurs, missing a second consecutive game. Mitchell landed in concussion protocol after his early exit from Monday's victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. With him out, the Thunder have lost their fourth-highest scorer. Mitchell has notched 14.1 points per game in 26.1 minutes, adding 3.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.4 steals. Alex Caruso, Isaiah Joe, and Aaron Wiggins could see increased minutes off the bench on Thursday, but they are not reliable options for fantasy teams.

Dec 24

Chet Holmgren • C • Thunder

Chet Holmgren Available on Christmas Day

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren (face) will be ready for a rematch against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs on Christmas Day. The big man made an early exit on Tuesday against the Spurs after suffering a facial injury. It seems Holmgren's injury was minor, as he is not listed on the team's injury report for Thursday's game. While Holmgren was quiet against San Antonio on Tuesday, he has posted decent numbers this month, averaging 18.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks.

Dec 24

Chet Holmgren • C • Thunder

Chet Holmgren Suffers Facial Injury Tuesday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren (face) made an early exit against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports. He was hit in the face by teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and missed the final 4:43 of a 130-110 loss. The defending champions were already down by 20 at that point, so Holmgren's exit could have been for precautionary reasons. However, we won't know for sure until the team provides an update on him. The Thunder return to action on Christmas Day with a rematch against the Spurs.

Dec 24

Aaron Wiggins • SG • Thunder

Aaron Wiggins Will Play Against Spurs

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Aaron Wiggins (adductor) has been upgraded to available for Tuesday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. He was initially listed as questionable for the game. Wiggins has missed two contests due to an adductor injury. His return comes at a good time, as the Thunder have lost Ajay Mitchell (concussion) from the rotation for Tuesday night. While Wiggins' numbers tend to fluctuate, he has done a decent job for his team, averaging 11.9 points and 3.1 rebounds for the season, with 40.7 percent shooting from beyond the arc.

Dec 24

Jaylin Williams • PF • Thunder | Jaylin Williams • PF

Jaylin Williams Out Again Tuesday

Oklahoma City forward Jaylin Williams (heel) won't suit up Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs. This will be the fourth game in a row that the 23-year-old has missed with right heel bursitis. His absence doesn't significantly impact Oklahoma City's rotation, especially with center Isaiah Hartenstein back in action. Williams plays about 18 minutes per outing, averaging 5.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per contest.

Dec 23

Aaron Wiggins • SG • Thunder

Aaron Wiggins Questionable for Tuesday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Aaron Wiggins (adductor) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the San Antonio Spurs. Wiggins is in danger of missing his third game in a row due to right adductor soreness. The fifth-year forward has been a vital part of the Thunder's rotation this season, averaging 11.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 24 minutes per game. If he is sidelined once again, Isaiah Joe, Alex Caruso, and Cason Wallace will see an uptick in minutes on the floor during this evening's contest.

Dec 23

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