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Jalen Williams Jalen Williams tallies 17 points, four steals
Sat, Dec 13, 2025, 6:13 PM
Jalen Williams accounted for 17 points (5-of-16 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), seven rebounds, four assists, four steals and two three-pointers in Saturday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: While Williams did not shoot the ball well on Saturday, fantasy managers will be pleased with the rebounds, assists and steals. His four pilfers were a season-high; Williams entered Saturday with seven steals across six appearances. J-Dub is providing third-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats, not far removed from his Yahoo! ADP (26). Unfortunately, the Thunder play just twice in Week 9, a Thursday/Friday back-to-back against the Clippers and Timberwolves. |
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Isaiah Hartenstein Isaiah Hartenstein posts 10/8/1/1/1 line in return
Sat, Dec 13, 2025, 6:12 PM
Isaiah Hartenstein accumulated 10 points (5-of-9 FGs), eight rebounds, one assist, one steal and one blocked shot in Saturday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: Victor Wembanyama wasn't the only post player making their return to action on Saturday. Hartenstein was back in the Thunder lineup after missing six games with a strained right calf, and his minutes were restricted. The 7-footer played 20 minutes and was productive, recording a complete stat line. Hartenstein doesn't need a high usage to provide reliable fantasy value, but he is more âhigh floorâ than âhigh ceiling.â Cason Wallace moved to the bench on Saturday, finishing with seven points, three rebounds, one assist, two steals and one three-pointer in 27 minutes. |
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Chet Holmgren Chet Holmgren records 17 points, seven rebounds
Sat, Dec 13, 2025, 6:12 PM
Chet Holmgren produced 17 points (3-of-8 FGs, 10-of-12 FTs), seven rebounds, one block and one three-pointer in Saturday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: Holmgren didn't have the best night shooting the basketball, but the foul line helped boost the final point total. Having to deal with Victor Wembanyama for portions of Saturday's game didn't help, but there's no need for fantasy managers to have any concern about Holmgren. He's still providing excellent value in eight- and nine-cat formats, proving to be slightly more valuable in the latter. The Thunder play twice in Week 9, starting with the Clippers on Thursday. |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores game-high 29 points
Sat, Dec 13, 2025, 6:11 PM
Daniel Thompson
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 29 points (12-of-23 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, five assists, one block and one three-pointer in Saturday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: While the Spurs made life difficult for Gilgeous-Alexander in some ways, he still extended his streak of games with at least 20 points to 97. The reigning MVP shot 1-of-7 from beyond the arc, and he committed a season-high five turnovers. Entering Saturday, SGA had just two games this season with at least four turnovers. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, the Thunder don't have a good Week 9 schedule. They play twice, with a back-to-back on Thursday/Friday against the Clippers and Timberwolves. |
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Isaiah Hartenstein OKC starts SGA, Dort, J-Dub, Holmgren, Hartenstein
Sat, Dec 13, 2025, 3:11 PM
NBA Lineups
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein will start Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Hartenstein is back after missing six games with a strained right calf, and he will start. In the lone change to the lineup that began Wednesday's rout of the Suns, Cason Wallace heads to the bench. While he will remain in the Thunder rotation, Wallace's fantasy ceiling is lowered with the lineup change. |
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Isaiah Hartenstein Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) not on injury report
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 2:38 PM
Clemente Almanza
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: The Thunder will get their starting center back ahead of Saturday's NBA Cup Semifinals matchup with the Spurs. While OKC has remained successful in Hartenstein's absence, the defending champions will welcome him back as they may face Victor Wembanyama, who is likely to return from injury. Hartenstein is averaging 12.2 points, 10.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists across 19 games. |
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Isaiah Joe Isaiah Joe (knee) out Saturday vs. San Antonio
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 2:36 PM
NBA Injury Report
Isaiah Joe (knee) is out for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Saturday's NBA Cup semifinal will be the third game Joe has missed due to a left knee contusion. With everyone else of consequence available for the Thunder, his minutes will be absorbed by Cason Wallace, Ajay Mitchell and Aaron Wiggins. |
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Chet Holmgren Chet Holmgren has 24/8/2 line in win over Suns
Wed, Dec 10, 2025, 4:07 PM
Chet Holmgren had 24 points (9-of-13 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), eight rebounds, two assists, three blocks and four three-pointers against the Suns on Wednesday.
Analysis: Holmgren had his second game this season with at least four three-pointers, after making six three-pointers against the Hawks on October 25. The 23-year-old center has recorded at least eight rebounds in eight consecutive games as well. Holmgren also had at least 24 points in 25 minutes or less for the second consecutive game. He's one of a few players on the Thunder that might have better numbers if the team didn't have so many blowouts. |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander SGA has 28 points as Thunder improve to 24-1
Wed, Dec 10, 2025, 3:55 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 28 points (11-of-15 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), two rebounds, eight assists, two steals, one block and three three-pointers in the Thunder's 138-89 victory over the Suns on Wednesday.
Analysis: Gilgeous-Alexander showed once again that he's one of the top players in the entire league on Wednesday. The 27-year-old point guard dropped 28 points on 15 attempts and only three free throws. The Suns were no match for the Thunder so Gilgeous-Alexander's night was over after 27 minutes played. Oklahoma City is on an historic pace with a 24-1 record to begin the season. |
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Alex Caruso Alex Caruso (quad) off injury report vs. Phoenix
Tue, Dec 9, 2025, 12:46 PM
NBA Injury Report
Alex Caruso (quad) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Caruso will return from a four-game absence, where he will play a role off the bench on the wing. In a game with extra stakes due to the NBA Cup, Caruso could end up seeing a bump in minutes. However, with how deep OKC is, he has been difficult to rely on for fantasy production this season. |
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Luguentz Dort Luguentz Dort (adductor) off injury report vs. PHX
Tue, Dec 9, 2025, 12:44 PM
NBA Injury Report
Luguentz Dort (adductor) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Dort will be back after a three-game absence. Jaylin Williams started OKC's last two games, but he will likely be pushed to the bench with Dort healthy. With Isaiah Hartenstein still out, Williams should still play a large role off the bench. |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander SGA (elbow) off injury report for NBA Cup vs. Suns
Tue, Dec 9, 2025, 12:41 PM
NBA Injury Report
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (elbow) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: SGA will be back after a one-game absence with an elbow injury. He'll assume his typical spot in the starting lineup for the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup, which will push Ajay Mitchell back to the bench, though Mitchell will still play a large reserve role. |
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Isaiah Joe Isaiah Joe (knee) remains out vs. Phoenix
Tue, Dec 9, 2025, 12:37 PM
NBA Injury Report
Isaiah Joe (knee) has been ruled out against the Suns on Wednesday.
Analysis: Joe will miss a second straight game, but with Luguentz Dort and Alex Caruso both back, his minutes will likely be divided up by those two, as well as Ajay Mitchell, Aaron Wiggins and Cason Wallace. |
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Kenrich Williams Kenrich Williams records 11/7/6 line vs. Utah
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 4:43 PM
Kenrich Williams accounted for 11 points (4-of-7 FGs, 1-of-4 FTs), seven rebounds, six assists and two three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Jazz.
Analysis: Williams isn't always in a position to provide tangible fantasy value. However, the combination of blowout victories and some key injuries has freed up additional minutes for âKenny Hustle.â He's played at least 17 minutes in three straight games, with Sunday's performance being the most productive. How much he plays moving forward depends partially on the availability of Isaiah Hartenstein, who has missed the last five games with a strained calf. There's no need to add Williams ahead of what may be a two-game week for the Thunder, but he's worth keeping an eye on in deeper leagues. |
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Aaron Wiggins Aaron Wiggins hits five three-pointers vs. Utah
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 4:42 PM
Aaron Wiggins recorded 19 points (6-of-9 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, one assist and five three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Jazz.
Analysis: Sunday's performance was the best for Wiggins since returning from an adductor strain that sidelined him for 11 games. And this was the third outing in which he made at least five three-pointers. Shooting 60 percent from the field, Wiggins has provided top-100 fantasy value over the past week, receiving a boost due to the absences of Luguentz Dort and Alex Caruso. He'll continue to have added value if those two can't play in Wednesday's NBA Cup quarterfinal against the Suns. |
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Jalen Williams Jalen Williams tallies 25 points, eight assists
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 4:42 PM
Jalen Williams amassed 25 points (11-of-19 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, eight assists, two steals and one three-pointer in Sunday's win over the Jazz.
Analysis: In his fifth appearance of the season, Williams recorded a season-high point total on Sunday. The only thing missing from his final stat line was a blocked shot, but that should not concern any fantasy managers. Thus far, Williams is providing third-round fantasy value in eight-cat formats, which isn't far away from his Yahoo! ADP of 26. Next up for J-Dub and the Thunder is an NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup with the Suns on Wednesday. |
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Chet Holmgren Chet Holmgren records 25 points, complete line
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 4:41 PM
Chet Holmgren tallied 25 points (12-of-15 FGs, 0-of-3 FTs), nine rebounds, one assist, one steal, two blocks and one three-pointer in Sunday's win over the Jazz.
Analysis: With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (elbow) getting the night off, Holmgren was one of the players Oklahoma City relied on for added production on Sunday. However, with the Thunder blowing Utah's doors off, he only played 23 minutes. Given Holmgren's final line, there are undoubtedly some fantasy managers wondering what he could have done against a more formidable opponent. Next up for Oklahoma City is an NBA Cup quarterfinal against the Suns on Wednesday. |
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Isaiah Joe Isaiah Joe (knee) ruled out Sunday vs. Utah
Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 1:54 PM
NBA Injury Report
Isaiah Joe (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Joe injured his left knee during the preseason, forcing him to miss the Thunder's first five games of the regular season. Look for players like Ousmane Dieng and Chris Youngblood to absorb the minutes that would have gone to Joe, but neither is worth streaming in fantasy leagues. |
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Luguentz Dort Luguentz Dort (adductor) out Sunday vs. Utah
Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 1:48 PM
NBA Injury Report
Luguentz Dort (adductor) is out for Sunday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Sunday's game will be the third that Dort has missed with a strained right adductor. Ajay Mitchell will continue to start, but with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander also out, the Thunder will also need additional production from Cason Wallace and Aaron Wiggins. |
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Alex Caruso Alex Caruso (quad) ruled out Sunday vs. Utah
Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 1:46 PM
NBA Injury Report
Alex Carsuso (quad) is out for Sunday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Caruso will miss a fourth straight game with a right quad contusion. His absence leaves additional minutes for Aaron Wiggins, who is worth picking up in deep leagues due to the Thunder also missing other rotation players. |
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