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Isaiah Hartenstein Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) off injury report vs. NY
Wed, Mar 4, 2026, 7:47 AM
NBA Injury Report
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) is not on the injury report against the Knicks on Wednesday.
Analysis: Hartenstein sat out the first leg of this back-to-back against Chicago but will return to take on New York. That will push Aaron Wiggins to the bench and take away minutes from Jaylin Williams. |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Gilgeous-Alexander (core) off injury report vs. NY
Wed, Mar 4, 2026, 7:39 AM
NBA Injury Report
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (core) is not on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: SGA sat out against Chicago on Tuesday, but he'll be back to take on New York. Isaiah Joe played well as a starter in his place but will return to playing a reserve role with SGA available. |
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Jaylin Williams Jaylin Williams pours in 17/16/6 line off bench
Tue, Mar 3, 2026, 5:59 PM
Jaylin Williams recorded a double-double on Tuesday with 17 points (6-of-11 FGs), 16 rebounds, six assists, one steal and three three-pointers against the Bulls.
Analysis: Williams didn't get the starting nod with Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) sidelined, but he did see a bump in minutes, which allowed him to stuff the stat sheet and set a new season high for rebounds. Williams has been able to pour in the stats when he has gotten the opportunity to play extended minutes this season. However, Hartenstein will likely return to play the Knicks on Wednesday, which will prevent Williams from repeating this performance. |
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Isaiah Joe Isaiah Joe scores 19 points as starter vs. Chicago
Tue, Mar 3, 2026, 5:45 PM
Isaiah Joe started on Tuesday and contributed 19 points (7-of-15 FGs), two rebounds, one steal and two three-pointers against the Bulls.
Analysis: With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdominal) and Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) out, Joe returned to the starting unit. This was the first leg of a back-to-back, so he will likely return to the bench against the Knicks on Wednesday. Joe has been excellent over the past month, though most of his strong performances have come as a starter. He isn't consistent enough to be worth streaming in when he's coming off the bench. |
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Aaron Wiggins Aaron Wiggins starts, tallies 18/7/4/2/1 line
Tue, Mar 3, 2026, 5:42 PM
Aaron Wiggins started on Tuesday and contributed 18 points (8-of-17 FGs), seven rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block against the Bulls.
Analysis: Wiggins got the starting nod with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdominal) and Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) sidelined for the first leg of OKC's back-to-back. He was able to have a solid game, which helped OKC get the win on the road. He'll likely head back to the bench for Wednesday's game against the Knicks, which will eliminate the streaming value he held in this game. |
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Aaron Wiggins OKC starting Wallace, Joe, Wiggins, Dort, Holmgren
Tue, Mar 3, 2026, 1:44 PM
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Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, Luguentz Dort and Chet Holmgren will start against the Bulls on Tuesday.
Analysis: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdominal) and Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) are both sidelined for this game, which is the first leg of a back-to-back. They will likely be back to take on the Knicks on Wednesday, but Joe and Wiggins will start in their place for this game. |
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Isaiah Hartenstein Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) ruled out vs. Chicago
Mon, Mar 2, 2026, 12:27 PM
NBA Injury Report
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) is out for Tuesday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Hartenstein is not at the point where he's allowed to play both games of back-to-backs, so the decision to sit him on Tuesday was likely done with Wednesday's game against the Knicks in mind. Chet Holmgren will be available against Chicago, so he'll pick up some of the slack. Hartenstein's absence also means more playing time for Jaylin Williams, who is worthy of streaming consideration. |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Gilgeous-Alexander (core) ruled out vs. Chicago
Mon, Mar 2, 2026, 12:22 PM
NBA Injury Report
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (core) is out for Tuesday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: The Thunder open their Week 19 schedule with a back-to-back against the Bulls and Knicks, so it's unsurprising that some key players will sit out the former for injury management reasons. Gilgeous-Alexander's absence makes Cason Wallace a more attractive fantasy option in shallow formats, while Jared McCain will be worth a look in some 14-team leagues. |
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Chet Holmgren Chet Holmgren records 19/9/1/2/2 line vs. Dallas
Sun, Mar 1, 2026, 4:20 PM
Chet Holmgren finished Sunday's win over the Mavericks with 19 points (8-of-14 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), nine rebounds, one assist, two steals, two blocks and one three-pointer.
Analysis: While Holmgren didn't set the scoreboard on fire with his 19-point effort, Sunday's victory was his highest-scoring game since dropping 20 in a January 27 win over the Pelicans. Even better for fantasy managers is that he shot the ball well against the Mavericks while also recording a complete stat line. With Chet having sat out one game of the Thunder's most recent back-to-back, that could also be the case for Oklahoma City's games against Chicago (Tuesday) and New York (Wednesday) to begin Week 19. |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores game-high 30 points
Sun, Mar 1, 2026, 4:19 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tallied 30 points (12-of-20 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), four rebounds, five assists, four steals and one three-pointer in Sunday's win over the Mavericks.
Analysis: After logging 34 minutes in his first game back from an abdominal strain that sidelined him for just over three weeks, Gilgeous-Alexander played 33 minutes on Sunday. The reigning MVP clearly isn't under a strict minutes limit, but the Thunder aren't going to push him too far. Gilgeous-Alexander still put up 30 points on 60 percent shooting from the field, and his final stat line only lacked a blocked shot. Oklahoma City's three-game Week 19 starts with a back-to-back on Tuesday and Wednesday, so SGA may be limited to two appearances. |
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Isaiah Hartenstein Isaiah Hartenstein posts 9/8/5/2/2 line vs. DEN
Fri, Feb 27, 2026, 6:52 PM
Isaiah Hartenstein recorded nine points (4-of-6 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), eight rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks in Friday's win over the Nuggets.
Analysis: Hartenstein remains under a restriction, so he joined Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the bench in overtime after logging 25 minutes. The 7-footer was productive while on the floor, filling the stat sheet while shooting 66.7 percent from the field. As long as Hartenstein's workload is restricted, Jaylin Williams (21 points, five rebounds, three assists, one block and two three-pointers in 26 minutes) will be worth a look in deeper leagues. |
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Chet Holmgren Chet Holmgren grabs career-high 21 rebounds
Fri, Feb 27, 2026, 6:52 PM
Chet Holmgren tallied 15 points (5-of-8 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), 21 rebounds, three assists, one steal, three blocks and one three-pointer in Friday's win over the Nuggets.
Analysis: With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander back in the Thunder lineup, Holmgren's scoring opportunities took a hit on Friday. However, there's more than one way to affect a game. Holmgren was outstanding on the glass, as he recorded his first 20-rebound game, while also blocking three shots. The lone concern for Sunday's game against the Mavericks is that Oklahoma City gets up big early, as that would likely mean fewer minutes for Holmgren and the other starters. |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 36 points in return
Fri, Feb 27, 2026, 6:50 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished Friday's win over the Nuggets with 36 points (12-of-29 FGs, 12-of-13 FTs), three rebounds, nine assists, two steals and two blocks.
Analysis: While Gilgeous-Alexander was not under a specific minutes limit, he logged 34 minutes on Friday and was not on the court for overtime. While the field-goal percentage wasn't on par with what many fantasy managers expect from the reigning MVP, he still produced a robust stat line. And there may be an opportunity to shave off a few minutes from Gilgeous-Alexander's workload, as the Thunder end Week 18 on Sunday against the lottery-bound Mavericks. |
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Luguentz Dort Luguentz Dort ejected following Flagrant 2 foul
Fri, Feb 27, 2026, 5:55 PM
Luguentz Dort was ejected from Friday's game against the Nuggets with 8:03 remaining in the fourth quarter.
Analysis: Dort was tossed after a hip check of Denver's Nikola Joki? in the backcourt knocked the center to the floor and sparked an altercation. Dort played 28 minutes, finishing with eight points, six rebounds, one assist, one steal and two three-pointers, shooting 3-of-7 from the field. |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC starts SGA, Wallace, Dort, Holmgren, iHart
Fri, Feb 27, 2026, 3:06 PM
NBA Lineups
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Luguentz Dort, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein will start Friday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: The big news for Oklahoma City is that Gilgeous-Alexander makes his return from an abdominal strain that sidelined him for nine games. His return means that Isaiah Joe will come off the bench. Also, with Holmgren and Hartenstein back after sitting out Wednesday's loss to the Pistons, Aaron Wiggins and Jaylin Williams come off the bench. |
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Alex Caruso Alex Caruso (ankle) off injury report vs. Denver
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 12:14 PM
NBA Injury Report
Alex Caruso (ankle) is not on the injury report against the Nuggets on Friday.
Analysis: Caruso will be back after sitting out on Wednesday, which was the second night of a back-to-back. He played well in his last appearance, but he hasn't been a consistent producer for fantasy managers this season. Jared McCain will lose out on some minutes with Caruso back. |
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Isaiah Joe Isaiah Joe (glute) off injury report vs. Denver
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 12:11 PM
NBA Injury Report
Isaiah Joe (glute) is not on the injury report against the Nuggets on Friday.
Analysis: Joe got the starting nod for a third straight on Wednesday, but he ended up exiting early due to a left glute contusion. However, he isn't listed on the injury report against Denver, though with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdominal) set to return, Joe will likely return to playing a large reserve role. |
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Isaiah Hartenstein Hartenstein (calf) absent from injury report
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 12:10 PM
NBA Injury Report
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) is not on the injury report for Friday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Hartenstein was one of many Thunder contributors who were held out of Wednesday's loss to the Pistons, as it was the reigning champions' second game in as many days. His return bumps Jaylin Williams, who scored a career-high 30 points in Detroit, to the bench. |
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Chet Holmgren Chet Holmgren (back) available vs. Denver
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 12:08 PM
NBA Injury Report
Chet Holmgren (back) is available to play against the Nuggets on Friday.
Analysis: Holmgren sat out against Detroit, which was the second night of a back-to-back. He'll return to take on Denver, as will Isaiah Hartenstein (calf), which means Jaylin Williams and Aaron Wiggins will head to the bench after they started against the Pistons. |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander SGA (abdominal) absent from injury report
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 12:08 PM
NBA Injury Report
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdominal) is not on the injury report for Friday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: The reigning MVP is officially back after missing nine games with an abdominal strain. While he's likely to be under a minutes restriction, SGA's return likely means that Isaiah Joe will come off the bench after starting Oklahoma City's last three games. Cason Wallace's fantasy value will also take a hit, but he should remain in the starting five due to Jalen Williams' continued absence. |
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