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Isaiah Hartenstein Isaiah Hartenstein corrals 18 rebounds vs. Miami
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 4:56 PM
Isaiah Hartenstein finished Friday's win over the Heat with 13 points (4-of-6 FGs, 5-of-8 FTs), 18 rebounds, two assists, and one steal in 34 minutes.
Analysis: Hartenstein finished Friday's win with his ninth double-double of the season, matching his high with 18 rebounds. The offseason addition continues to flourish, closing in on top-50 per-game value in 9-cat formats. With it being unknown when Chet Holmgren will return from his hip injury, managers who have Hartenstein rostered are well-positioned to benefit. |
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Luguentz Dort Luguentz Dort hits four 3-pointers, scores 14 PTS
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 4:55 PM
Luguentz Dort shot 5-of-7 from the field in Friday's win over the Heat, tallying 14 points, one rebound, two steals, and four 3-pointers in 32 minutes.
Analysis: Dort did not shoot the ball well in Tuesday's NBA Cup final (which didn't count toward official stats), and that carried over into Thursday's win over the Magic. He rebounded well on Friday, shooting 4-of-5 from beyond the arc and finishing as one of four Thunder starters in double figures. Dort remains a top-100 player in 9-cat formats, and he's worth adding ahead of Oklahoma City's four-game Week 9 slate. |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 25 points vs. Heat
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 4:55 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander amassed 25 points (10-of-25 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, four assists, two steals, and three 3-pointers in 37 minutes in Friday's 104-97 win over the Heat.
Analysis: Miami did a good job defensively on Gilgeous-Alexander, especially compared to his performance in Thursday's win over the Magic. However, he still produced an excellent stat line outside the field goal percentage, and SGA is shooting nearly 51% for the season. He remains one of the best players to have rostered in fantasy basketball, regardless of position or league format. |
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Jalen Williams Jalen Williams goes off for game-high 33 points
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 4:54 PM
Jalen Williams accumulated 33 points (12-of-25 FGs, 5-of-7 FTs), six rebounds, four assists, one block, and four 3-pointers in 36 minutes in Friday's 104-97 win over Miami.
Analysis: While Tuesday's NBA Cup final against the Bucks did not count toward official statistics, Williams also struggled in Thursday's win over the Magic. So, a night like Friday was much-needed for the Thunder star, who finished with a season-high 33 points. JDub's fantasy value took a slight hit due to his recent shooting struggles, but he remains a top-20 player in 8- and 9-cat formats. Oklahoma City plays four games during Week 9, beginning with the Wizards on Monday. |
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Isaiah Hartenstein Isaiah Hartenstein notches double-double vs. Magic
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 3:42 PM
Isaiah Hartenstein recorded a double-double with 12 points (5-of-9 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs),12 rebounds, three assists, four steals, and a block against the Magic on Thursday.
Analysis: Hartenstein has finished with a double-double in seven of his previous 12 games. OKC's new starting center has thrived with efficient offense and stout defense since he entered the lineup. He's filled every need the Thunder have needed him to and is stuffing the stat sheet in what's been a career year. |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 35 points vs. Magic
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 3:35 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander posted 35 points (15-of-26 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs) with four rebounds, six assists, four steals, two blocks, and a three-pointer against the Magic on Thursday.
Analysis: SGA got going early in this contest and rebounded from his underwhelming NBA Cup championship performance with a masterful performance on both sides of the ball. The Thunder star has consistently been one of the most reliable fantasy options in the league this year. |
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Ousmane Dieng Ousmane Dieng (finger) removed from injury report
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 10:04 AM
NBA Injury Report
Ousman Dieng (fractured right ring finger) is not on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Dieng is healthy after suffering a broken finger while playing with Oklahoma City's G League affiliate in November. While his return gives Mark Daigneault another option in the frontcourt, Dieng is unlikely to get the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball. |
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Cason Wallace Cason Wallace contributes 5/1/1/2/1 line off bench
Tue, Dec 17, 2024, 5:37 PM
Cason Wallace provided a boost off the bench with five points (2-of-2 FGs), one rebound, one assist, two steals and one block against the Bucks on Tuesday.
Analysis: As a team, the Thunder shot 33.7% from the floor and 15.6% from beyond the arc. While Wallace didn't help much with that, he was still able to play solid defense off the bench and contribute some stocks. Alex Caruso (3 steals) was able to do the same in 24 minutes. Isaiah Joe got the start, but his shot wasn't falling like they needed it to, which resulted in Mark Daigneault turning to Caruso and Wallace more. Wallace came off the bench in this game despite starting their last three games and six of their last seven. We'll see if he returns to the starting unit on Thursday in Orlando. |
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Jalen Williams Jalen Williams produces 18/4/3/2/3 line in loss
Tue, Dec 17, 2024, 5:34 PM
Jalen Williams posted a full line on Tuesday with 18 points (8-of-20 FGs), four rebounds, three assists, two steals, three blocks and one triple in a 97-81 loss to Milwaukee.
Analysis: Even though this game doesn't impact fantasy basketball, JDub was still able to turn in a masterclass in 9-cat leagues. He didn't have a great shooting night, but the entire team struggled to score in this game. Their previous low for points in a game this season was 99, so 81 was surprisingly bad from them. Still, Williams continues to show why he's one of the best players in fantasy basketball. He should have no issues picking up where he left off when they head to Orlando for a back-to-back in Florida on Thursday. |
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Isaiah Hartenstein Isaiah Hartenstein records double-double in loss
Tue, Dec 17, 2024, 5:21 PM
Isaiah Hartenstein recorded a double-double on Tuesday with 16 points (6-of-11 FGs), 12 rebounds, two assists and one steal against the Bucks.
Analysis: This was an ugly game for the Thunder, but Hartenstein was able to be one of the lone bright spots. Though it won't count in fantasy basketball, Hartenstein continues to be a walking double-double as the starting center in OKC. This was only their second loss with Hartenstein available to play, but he certainly wasn't the one to blame for the result. They'll be back in action on Thursday in Orlando, which will be the first leg of a back-to-back for them. |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores team-high 21 points
Tue, Dec 17, 2024, 5:12 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 21 points (8-of-24 FGs), four rebounds, two assists, two steals and two 3-pointers against Milwaukee on Tuesday.
Analysis: This wasn't the big time performance that the Thunder needed out of their star to win this game, but it won't cost fantasy managers anything. SGA hit two of the team's five 3-pointers, which ended up being a big difference in this game. This would've been one of his worst games of the season if it counted, and even if it cost them the NBA Cup championship, it was a great time for him to struggle in the eyes of fantasy managers. They'll kick off a Florida road trip on Thursday in Orlando, which will also be the first night of a back-to-back. |
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Luguentz Dort Luguentz Dort sinks five triples, scores 19 points
Sat, Dec 14, 2024, 5:27 PM
Luguentz Dort accumulated 19 points (5-of-11 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), nine rebounds, one assist, three steals, and five 3-pointers in 31 minutes in Saturday's win over the Rockets.
Analysis: Dort is only rostered in 26% of Yahoo leagues, and the career track record likely has something to do with this. A notoriously poor perimeter shooter for most of his first four seasons in the NBA, the rugged Thunder wing has been much-improved over the last two. Dort shot 39.3% from deep last season, and his 5-of-9 effort on Saturday pushed his 2024-25 mark to a career-high 40.3%. As Dort continues on this path, more skeptics within fantasy basketball will board the bandwagon. Providing 7th-round value in 9-cat formats, he's worth the risk ahead of Oklahoma City's three-game Week 8 slate. |
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Isaiah Hartenstein Isaiah Hartenstein tallies 21 points, eight boards
Sat, Dec 14, 2024, 5:26 PM
Isaiah Hartenstein finished Saturday's win over Houston with 21 points (9-of-12 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), eight rebounds, two assists, and one blocked shot in 33 minutes.
Analysis: Hartenstein's streak of games with at least 12 rebounds was snapped on Saturday, but he established a new season-high with 21 points. The Thunder center has been elite on the glass since returning from a broken hand, reaching double digits in eight of his ten games. Hartenstein currently provides top-75 per-game value in 8- and 9-cat formats, exceeding his Yahoo ADP (82). Oklahoma City plays three games in Week 8, beginning with Tuesday's NBA Cup final against Milwaukee. |
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Jalen Williams Jalen Williams records 20/5/5/1 line vs. Rockets
Sat, Dec 14, 2024, 5:25 PM
Jalen Williams logged 38 minutes in Saturday's win over Houston, amassing 20 points (8-of-20 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, five assists, one steal, and two 3-pointers.
Analysis: Of the six games he's played in December, Williams has scored 20 or more in five. While he has gone 16-of-41 from the field in his last two games, the Thunder wing remains one of the best performers in fantasy basketball. While a 5th-round player in 8- and 9-cat formats over the past two weeks, JDub heads into Week 8 as a top-15 player in season-long value. Williams is one of the early fantasy basketball MVPs because his production in 9-cat formats has exceeded his Yahoo ADP (36) by two rounds. |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores game-high 32 points
Sat, Dec 14, 2024, 5:25 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shot 8-of-21 from the field and 14-of-15 from the foul line in Saturday's 111-96 win over Houston, scoring 32 points with eight rebounds, six assists, five steals, one block, and two 3-pointers in 38 minutes.
Analysis: SGA and the Thunder are headed to Tuesday's NBA Cup championship game, as they pulled away in a rugged semifinal battle. Gilgeous-Alexander wasn't as efficient shooting the basketball as usual, but the overall stat line was excellent. Despite being harrassed by multiple Rockets defenders, the early MVP candidate recorded a complete stat line and only committed one turnover. Gilgeous-Alexander will look to do more of the same against Milwaukee on Tuesday, the first of three Week 8 games for Oklahoma City. |
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Cason Wallace Cason Wallace puts up 11 points, full stat line
Tue, Dec 10, 2024, 5:54 PM
Cason Wallace logged 31 minutes in Tuesday's win over Dallas, scoring 11 points (4-of-10 FGs) with eight rebounds, four assists, two steals, one block, and three 3-pointers.
Analysis: Wallace was a factor defensively, one of the reasons why Dallas committed 19 turnovers (OKC scored 36 points off of turnovers). His playing time was notable, with Isaiah Joe (9/3/3 with three 3-pointers) playing 17 minutes and Aaron Wiggins (three points, one steal, and one 3-pointer) nine. Wallace will be worth a longer look in deep leagues if that split continues. |
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Isaiah Hartenstein Isaiah Hartenstein records 10/13/3/1/1 stat line
Tue, Dec 10, 2024, 5:54 PM
Isaiah Hartenstein accounted for 10 points (5-of-11 FGs, 0-of-1 FTs), 13 rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one blocked shot in 30 minutes in Tuesday's win over Dallas.
Analysis: Due to his hand injury before the season began, Hartenstein has only played nine games for the Thunder. However, he's fit in seamlessly, filling the void left by the injured Chet Holmgren. Hartenstein is up to seven double-doubles in nine games, three shy of his total for the 2023-24 campaign. He's providing 6th-round value in 8- and 9-cat formats, exceeding his Yahoo ADP (82). |
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Jalen Williams Jalen Williams scores 18 points vs. Mavericks
Tue, Dec 10, 2024, 5:53 PM
Jalen Williams played 32 minutes in Tuesday's win over Dallas, amassing 18 points (8-of-21 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, four assists, and one blocked shot.
Analysis: All five Thunder starters finished Tuesday's win in double figures, including JDub. While his streak of 20-point games ended at four, Williams has scored 18 or more in six straight. And he's joined Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as an elite fantasy option on the Thunder roster, providing 1st-round value in 8- and 9-cat formats. Next up for Oklahoma City is a semifinal matchup with the Warriors or Rockets on Saturday in Las Vegas. |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dominates, scores 39 PTS
Tue, Dec 10, 2024, 5:53 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shot 15-of-23 from the field and 4-of-4 from the foul line in Tuesday's 118-104 win over Dallas, scoring 39 points with eight rebounds, five assists, three steals, one block, and five 3-pointers in 38 minutes.
Analysis: Gilgeous-Alexander was sensational in Tuesday's NBA Cup quarterfinal, scoring efficiently and producing a stat line that would make most fantasy managers drool. The five 3-pointers matched his season-high (November 19 vs. San Antonio), and this performance came on the heels of a 2-of-13 run against the Raptors and Pelicans. Even without a consistent 3-point shot, Gilgeous-Alexander has been one of the most valuable players in fantasy basketball since arriving in Oklahoma City. |
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Adam Flagler Adam Flagler (hand) re-evaluated in 4-6 weeks
Mon, Dec 9, 2024, 1:11 PM
Brandon Rahbar
Adam Flagler (right fourth metacarpal fracture) will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks.
Analysis: Flagler will be sidelined until January, but he hasn't played a consistent role for the Thunder this season. His absence won't have an impact on the team's rotation. |
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