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Isaiah Hartenstein Isaiah Hartenstein has double-double in win
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 4:33 PM
Isaiah Hartenstein had 18 points (5-of-9 FGs), 11 rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks against the Grizzlies on Thursday.
Analysis: Hartenstein has had at least 10 rebounds in six-straight games and has recorded a double-double in five of those games, including Thursday night against the Grizzlies. The 26-year-old center had 18 points on just nine field goal attempts as he was able to get to the foul line eight times and make all of his free throws. Hartenstein's high scoring game overlapped with Chet Holmgren struggling with just four points of his own. Hartenstein even managed to play more minutes than Holmgren. While we can't expect that to happen regularly, fantasy managers will take it. Hartenstein has still managed to provide good fantasy value since Holmgren returned to action after missing the beginning of the season. |
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Jalen Williams Jalen Williams has 20/5/4 line in win over Memphis
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 4:32 PM
Jalen Williams had 20 points (6-of-12 FGs), five rebounds, four assists and one three-pointer against the Grizzlies on Thursday.
Analysis: Williams has now scored at least 20 points in eight of his last nine games played. The 23-year-old small forward was efficient with 20 points on 12 shots including one made three-pointer and 7-of-8 made free throws. Williams looked like himself in his first action since missing seven games with a strained right hip. |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 37 points in win
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 4:30 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 37 points (15-of-25 FGs), three rebounds, six assists and three steals in the Thunder's 125-104 victory over the Grizzlies on Thursday.
Analysis: Gilgeous-Alexander's incredible season continued Thursday as he scored at least 20 points for the 66th game in a row. The 26-year-old point guard is in the middle of an MVP season. He missed both of his three-point attempts against the Grizzlies but was otherwise excellent as he poured in 37 points on 25 shots and dished out six assists. The only potential drawback for SGA's fantasy managers would be if the Thunder elect to rest him for the playoffs. |
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Alex Caruso Alex Caruso, Jaylin Williams won't return Thursday
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 4:06 PM
Thunder PR
Alex Caruso (back) and Jaylin Williams (hip) won't return to Thursday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Both Caruso and Williams had been dealing with these injuries previously. The Thunder officially ruled out both players in the second half of Thursday's game against the Grizzlies. Expect both to be on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Pacers. |
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Jalen Williams Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace available Thursday
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 1:42 PM
Jalen Williams (hip) and Cason Wallace (knee) are available for Thursday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Williams has missed the last seven games with a hip injury while Wallace just missed Tuesday's game against the Kings with a knee issue. Kenrich Williams is set to lose minutes with Williams and Wallace back in the lineup. |
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Jalen Williams Jalen Williams (hip) active at pregame shootaround
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 6:09 AM
Joel Lorenzi
Jalen Williams (hip) was active during Thursday's pregame shootaround.
Analysis: Williams, who has missed Oklahoma City's last seven games with a strained right hip, remains questionable for Thursday's game against the Grizzlies. While head coach Mark Daigneault did not settle on one specific replacement in the starting lineup while J-Dub was out, Kenrich Williams was the most recent fill-in, playing 28 minutes in Tuesday's win over the Kings. He, Alex Caruso and Isaiah Joe would all be in the mix to start if Williams cannot play against Memphis. |
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Aaron Wiggins Aaron Wiggins, Alex Ducas out Thursday vs. Memphis
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 12:31 PM
NBA Injury Report
Aaron Wiggins (Achilles) and Alex Ducas (quad) are out for Thursday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Ducas' continued absence does not impact fantasy basketball, as he is not in the Thunder rotation when he is healthy. As for Wiggins, more minutes have become available to Isaiah Joe and Alex Caruso, with the latter being worthy of a look in standard leagues. Joe is an option for deeper formats, but the potential return of Cason Wallace would lower his ceiling. |
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Jalen Williams Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace questionable Thur.
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 12:21 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Williams (hip) and Cason Wallace (knee) are questionable for Thursday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: While Williams has missed Oklahoma City's last seven games, Wallace was held out of Tuesday's win over the Kings. Who replaces J-Dub in the starting lineup has varied, with matchups factoring into Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault's decision. Alex Caruso and Isaiah Joe have added fantasy value due to the absences, and Kenrich Williams was tabbed to start in Sacramento. Wallace's availability also impacts Caruso and Joe, especially with Aaron Wiggins sidelined. |
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Isaiah Joe Isaiah Joe hits four three-pointers vs. Sacramento
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 6:41 PM
Isaiah Joe logged 28 minutes in Tuesday's win over the Kings, scoring 14 points (5-of-7 FGs) with three rebounds, three assists, three steals and four three-pointers.
Analysis: The absences of Jalen Williams and Aaron Wiggins did not lead to Joe moving into the starting lineup, but his minutes did increase. He took advantage of the opportunity, hitting four three-pointers and recording solid assist and steals numbers. Alex Caruso also had a good night, finishing with 15 points, five rebounds, six assists, two blocks and two three-pointers in 23 minutes. While Caruso is the superior streaming option when the Thunder are shorthanded on the wing, Joe can provide deep-league value under similar circumstances. |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes franchise history
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 6:40 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander accumulated 32 points (10-of-22 FGs, 9-of-10 FTs), seven rebounds, five assists and three three-pointers in 33 minutes in Tuesday's win over the Kings.
Analysis: Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 20 points or more in 65 consecutive games, the longest streak in franchise history. His consistent excellence is why SGA is the better favorite for MVP, and this Thunder squad has reached 60 wins faster than any team in franchise history. With Oklahoma City playing two more games during Week 21 without a back-to-back, fantasy managers will hope this ensures Gilgeous-Alexander's availability for both. |
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Chet Holmgren Chet Holmgren drops 18/10/2/2 line vs. Sacramento
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 6:39 PM
Chet Holmgren finished Tuesday's win over the Kings with 18 points (7-of-14 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), 10 rebounds, two assists, two steals and one three-pointer in 33 minutes.
Analysis: Back in the Thunder lineup after a one-game absence, Holmgren recorded his ninth double-double of the season on Tuesday. According to Basketball Monster, since March 9, he has been ranked 99th in eight-cat formats, with foul shooting and decreased block production being the issues. Holmgren is shooting 62.1 percent from the charity stripe and rejecting 1.6 shots per game during this period. For the season, he's a 72.0 percent shooter from the line and is averaging 2.4 blocks per game. |
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Kenrich Williams OKC starting Dort, SGA, Holmgren, I-Hart, Kenny
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 3:43 PM
NBA.com
The Thunder will start Luguentz Dort, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein and Kenrich Williams in Tuesday's matchup with Sacramento.
Analysis: With Aaron Wiggins, Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace sidelined, the Thunder will mix up the starting five and insert Kenny Hustle. He's averaged just six points and five boards across four prior starts this season, so he's not a recommended streaming option against the Kings. |
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Cason Wallace Cason Wallace (knee) downgraded to out Tuesday
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 3:41 PM
NBA Injury Report
Cason Wallace (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: Wallace is one of three rotation players unavailable for Tuesday's game, with Jalen Williams and Aaron Wiggins being the others. Kenrich Williams has moved into the starting lineup but has not been productive enough on most nights to merit being streamed when allowed to start. |
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Chet Holmgren Chet Holmgren (hip) available Tuesday vs. SAC
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 3:38 PM
NBA Injury Report
Chet Holmgren (hip) is available for Tuesday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: Holmgren is back after sitting out Sunday's win over the Clippers. Alex Caruso will head to the bench but should play plenty, as the Thunder are without Aaron Wiggins and Cason Wallace. Due to his defensive production, Caruso is worth rostering when available. |
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Jalen Williams Jalen Williams, Aaron Wiggins out Tuesday vs. SAC
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 3:33 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Williams (hip) and Aaron Wiggins (Achilles) are out for Tuesday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: Tuesday's game will be the seventh that Williams has missed with a strained right hip, while Wiggins played 26 minutes off the bench in Sunday's win over the Clippers. The absences free up additional minutes for Alex Caruso and Isaiah Joe, but Chet Holmgren can also absorb some of the minutes that would have gone to J-Dub and Wiggins. |
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Cason Wallace Cason Wallace, Aaron Wiggins questionable vs. SAC
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 9:36 AM
NBA Injury Report
Cason Wallace (knee) and Aaron Wiggins (Achilles) are questionable for Tuesday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: Wallace and Wiggins are new additions to the injury report. Isaiah Joe, Alex Caruso, and Kenrich Williams will be among the players most likely to get spot starts if Wallace and Wiggins are ruled out. |
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Jalen Williams Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren questionable Tuesday
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 1:38 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Williams (hip) and Chet Holmgren (hip) are questionable for Tuesday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: Williams has missed Oklahoma City's last six games with a hip injury, while Holmgren was held out of Sunday's win over the Clippers. If both starters remain out, Alex Caruso and Cason Wallace will likely stay in the starting lineup. While Caruso is worth rostering in standard leagues when starting, Wallace is more of a deep-league option. |
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Aaron Wiggins Aaron Wiggins contributes 19 PTS vs. LA Clippers
Sun, Mar 23, 2025, 6:21 PM
Aaron Wiggins tallied 19 points (8-of-17 FGs), three rebounds, one assist and three three-pointers in 26 minutes in Sunday's win over the Clippers.
Analysis: After a four-game slump in which he averaged 5.3 points per game on 26.7 percent shooting, Wiggins has bounced back with three straight double-digit efforts. He has primarily been a points and three-pointers option, ranking outside the top 150 in eight-cat formats over the past month. Wiggins and the Thunder play three games during Week 21, starting with the Kings in the final contest of their road trip on Tuesday. |
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Luguentz Dort Luguentz Dort hits two three-pointers, scores 10
Sun, Mar 23, 2025, 6:21 PM
Luguentz Dort recorded 10 points (4-of-6 FGs), four rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in 29 minutes in Sunday's win over the Clippers.
Analysis: Dort returned to the Thunder lineup after missing two games with a right hip impingement. While the stat line was modest, it was also complete. Rostered in 17 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Dort is ranked outside the top 150 in eight-cat formats over the past month. While there have been times during the season when he's provided higher value than expected, Dort hasn't done enough to merit being rostered in most 12-team leagues. |
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Alex Caruso Alex Caruso hits crucial three, scores 14 points
Sun, Mar 23, 2025, 6:21 PM
Alex Caruso amassed 14 points (5-of-11 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, five assists, two steals and two three-pointers in 31 minutes in Sunday's win over the Clippers.
Analysis: Caruso moved into the starting lineup on Sunday, as the Thunder were without Chet Holmgren. The veteran guard made the game's biggest shot, as his corner three with 1:54 remaining gave Oklahoma City a lead it would not relinquish. Caruso's overall stat line is a reminder of what he's capable of when playing heavy minutes, as fantasy managers can derive value from multiple categories. The issue for Caruso is availability, as he's only been available for 46 games this season. He'll be worth a look in standard leagues if Holmgren is not back for Oklahoma City's game against the Kings on Tuesday. |
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