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Cason Wallace Cason Wallace (knee) available Sunday vs. Phoenix
Sun, Jan 4, 2026, 1:06 PM
NBA Injury Report
Cason Wallace (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Wallace, who had to exit Friday's win over the Warriors just before halftime with a sore right knee, is good to go for the Thunder's final game of the week. He should continue to start, filling the void left by the injured Isaiah Hartenstein. |
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Isaiah Joe Isaiah Joe (knee) available Sunday vs. Phoenix
Sun, Jan 4, 2026, 1:02 PM
NBA Injury Report
Isaiah Joe (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Initially questionable for Sunday's game, Joe is good to go. He'll offer additional depth off the bench. While Joe can provide three-point production, he is not a must-roster player in most fantasy leagues. |
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Cason Wallace Cason Wallace (knee) questionable Sunday vs. PHX
Sat, Jan 3, 2026, 1:27 PM
NBA Injury Report
Cason Wallace (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Due to a sore right knee, Wallace exited Friday's win over the Warriors just before halftime and did not return. If he's unable to play against Phoenix, more minutes become available to Ajay Wallace and Aaron Wiggins, with the former likely starting for the injured Isaiah Hartenstein. |
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Isaiah Joe Isaiah Joe (knee) questionable Sunday vs. PHX
Sat, Jan 3, 2026, 1:19 PM
NBA Injury Report
Isaiah Joe (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Joe played 20 minutes off the bench in Friday's win over the Warriors, and he would be in line for a similar workload if cleared to play on Sunday. While capable of stepping up and providing solid contributions off the bench, Joe does not need to be rostered in most redraft leagues. |
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Ousmane Dieng Ousmane Dieng (calf) out Sunday vs. Phoenix
Sat, Jan 3, 2026, 1:13 PM
NBA Injury Report
Ousmane Dieng (calf) is out for Sunday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Dieng will miss a tenth consecutive game as he recovers from a strained right calf. He should be considered out indefinitely, and his absence does not affect fantasy basketball. |
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Cason Wallace Cason Wallace (knee) doesn't return after halftime
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 6:52 PM
Cason Wallace (knee) did not return to Friday's win over the Warriors after halftime.
Analysis: Wallace suffered a right knee contusion, which limited him to 14 minutes. The third-year guard finished with two points (1-of-4 FGs), three rebounds, one assist and two steals. If Wallace has to miss time, Aaron Wiggins is the most likely replacement in the starting lineup. Wiggins started the third quarter, finishing with 15 points (5-of-11 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, two assists, one block and three three-pointers in 27 minutes. |
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Chet Holmgren Chet Holmgren posts 15 boards, four blocks vs. GSW
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 6:35 PM
Chet Holmgren tallied 15 points (5-of-8 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), 15 rebounds, four assists, one steal, four blocks and one three-pointer in Friday's win over the Warriors.
Analysis: As Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said during his interview after Friday's 37-point win, the Thunder are a different team when Holmgren is at his best defensively. And fantasy managers benefit as well. With Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) out, Oklahoma City needs more from Holmgren, and he answered the call on Friday. He's recorded four double-doubles in his last five outings and totaled 16 blocks over his previous four. Over the past two weeks, Holmgren has provided top-20 per-game value in eight-cat formats. |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 in blowout win
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 6:34 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished Friday's win over the Warriors with 30 points (10-of-20 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), one rebound, seven assists and three three-pointers.
Analysis: Hours after being named Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year, Gilgeous-Alexander required just 28 minutes to show the most significant reason for his individual honor. The reigning NBA Most Valuable Player recorded his 24th 30-point game of the season, and he didn't play at all during the fourth quarter. With Nikola Joki? (knee) out for at least the next four weeks, Gilgeous-Alexander's already-high fantasy value receives a boost due to his being available. |
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Isaiah Hartenstein Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) out Friday vs. GSW
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 10:26 AM
NBA Injury Report
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) is out for Friday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Hartenstein remains out with a strained right soleus, and Friday's game will be the third that he's missed. Cason Wallace will stay in the starting lineup until iHart is cleared to return, raising the young guard's fantasy ceiling. |
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Ousmane Dieng Ousmane Dieng (calf) out Friday vs. Golden State
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 10:23 AM
NBA Injury Report
Ousmane Dieng (calf) is out for Friday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Friday's game will be the ninth that Dieng has been inactive for due to a strained right calf. His continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as he is not in the regular rotation when healthy. |
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Isaiah Joe Isaiah Joe hits five three-pointers vs. Portland
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 4:55 PM
Isaiah Joe finished Wednesday's win over the Trail Blazers with 15 points (5-of-10 FGs), one rebound, one assist and five three-pointers.
Analysis: Joe was one of several Thunder players to find success on the offensive end on Wednesday. He, along with six other OKC players, scored in double figures, and he did so in less than 20 minutes off the bench. The sharp-shooting guard did all of his work from beyond the arc and was quiet in all other categories. He doesn't have much value as a fantasy option, but remains a reliable piece in the Thunder's nightly rotation. |
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Chet Holmgren Chet Holmgren adds double-double in win over POR
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 4:45 PM
Chet Holmgren totaled 12 points (5-of-10 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), 10 rebounds, one assist, two steals, six blocks and one three-pointer in the win over the Trail Blazers on Wednesday.
Analysis: In a December full of near-double-doubles, Holmgren was able to collect his second game of at least 10 points and 10 rebounds on Wednesday ??" he needed just 25 minutes to achieve the feat. Yet, what the former Gonzaga Bulldog did defensively was perhaps even more impressive, tallying eight stocks and setting a new season-high in blocked shots in the process. A blowout win prevented him from doing more damage, but he still finished with a productive night from a fantasy basketball standpoint. |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander SGA tallies 30 in blowout win over Trail Blazers
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 4:36 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander notched 30 points (11-of-15 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), two rebounds, six assists, four steals and one three-pointer in the win over the Trail Blazers on Wednesday.
Analysis: The reigning MVP was limited to 29 minutes of game action, given the wide margin on the scoreboard, but still found a way to register another efficient 30-point outing. He logged his usual production from the charity stripe and did the bulk of his work inside the arc. Gilgeous-Alexander also tied a season-high in steals along the way to help the Thunder secure a third straight win. He finishes 2025 having averaged 30.0 points or better in each of the first three months of the season. |
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Isaiah Hartenstein Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) out Wednesday vs. POR
Tue, Dec 30, 2025, 4:41 PM
NBA Injury Report
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) is out for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Wednesday's game will be the second that Hartenstein has missed with a right soleus strain, which is concerning for fantasy managers. With Jaylin Williams (heel) also out, the minutes that would have gone to Hartenstein should be divided among multiple players, including starter Chet Holmgren and reserve Kenrich Williams. There's a possibility that Branden Carlson could get into the rotation due to the matchup, but he is not worth streaming. |
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Ousmane Dieng Ousmane Dieng (calf) out again vs. Portland
Tue, Dec 30, 2025, 12:14 PM
NBA Injury Report
Ousmane Dieng (calf) has been ruled out against the Trail Blazers on Wednesday.
Analysis: Dieng will miss an eighth straight game, but he wasn't part of OKC's rotation when he was healthy. His continued absence won't open up any additional opportunities for other players on the Thunder. |
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Jaylin Williams Jaylin Williams (heel) out vs. Portland Wednesday
Tue, Dec 30, 2025, 12:09 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jaylin Williams (heel) is out against the Trail Blazers on Wednesday.
Analysis: Williams has been sidelined since Dec. 13 and will remain out for another game. With Isaiah Hartenstein also sidelined, OKC will rely on Branden Carlson for the backup center minutes behind Chet Holmgren. |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander SGA explodes for 39 points, Thunder topple Hawks
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 5:09 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went off for 39 points (15-of-24 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), five rebounds, six assists and two steals over 35 minutes on Monday, powering the Thunder to a 140-129 win over the Hawks.
Analysis: Gilgeous-Alexander took full control of the offense, hoisting 24 shots ??" his highest total since December 19 ??" and carving up the defense inside the arc with a 13-of-19 performance. The reigning NBA MVP remains a nightly force, averaging 32.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.7 blocks through 32 games this season. When you reach the top of the mountain, there's nowhere left to climb ??" only the inevitable ebbs and flows that come with sustained excellence. |
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Chet Holmgren Chet stays hot with 24 points in win over Hawks
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 5:07 PM
Chet Holmgren posted 24 points (9-of-14 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), nine rebounds, two assists and three blocks over 30 minutes during Monday's win over the Hawks.
Analysis: Holmgren recorded his second consecutive 20-point effort, falling one rebound shy of a double-double. The 23-year-old center is well positioned to take advantage of favorable matchups against the Trail Blazers, Warriors and Suns over the rest of the week ??" three teams that lack a true, high-end rim-protecting presence. |
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Cason Wallace OKC starts SGA, Wallace, Dort, J-Dub, Holmgren
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 1:40 PM
NBA Lineups
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Luguentz Dort, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren will start Monday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: While Williams and Holmgren are available for the second game of Oklahoma City's home back-to-back, Isaiah Hartenstein is not. As has usually been the case, Wallace moves into the starting lineup, which bumps Dort, Williams and Holmgren down a position. |
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Alex Caruso Alex Caruso, Isaiah Joe off the injury report
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 9:32 AM
NBA Injury Report
Alex Caruso (finger) and Isaiah Joe (neck) are off the injury report for Monday's matchup with the Hawks.
Analysis: Isaiah Hartenstein is out, and Ajay Mitchell is questionable, so both Caruso and Joe should see additional run against Atlanta. The three-and-D specialists are worth streaming in deeper leagues. |
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