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Xavier Cooks Aday Mara plays season-high 32 minutes vs. POR
Wed, Nov 11, 2026, 6:52 PM
Aday Mara notched 11 points (4-of-8 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, two assists and one block in Wednesday's loss to the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: For the first time in his young NBA career, Mara played over 30 minutes in a game. He logged 32 minutes against the Trail Blazers, but the final stat line wasn't strong enough to make the rookie a must-start in all leagues. Mara replaced Kenrich Williams (11/2/2 with one block and two three-pointers) in the starting lineup, and who starts moving forward may be dictated by the opposition's rotation. |
Alex Caruso Alex Caruso hits four triples in spot start
Wed, Nov 11, 2026, 6:51 PM
Alex Caruso accounted for 14 points (4-of-6 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, two assists, three steals and four three-pointers in Wednesday's loss to the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: The Thunder didn't have Ajay Mitchell for Wednesday's game, opening a spot in the starting lineup for Caruso. He took advantage of the opportunity, shooting 4-of-5 from beyond the arc. Caruso's 14 points were a new season high for him, as he totaled 17 points in the first four games he played upon returning from an ankle injury. If Mitchell remains out for Friday's game against the Clippers, Caruso would be worth rostering in 14-team leagues and some 12-team leagues. |
Isaiah Hartenstein Isaiah Hartenstein records 20/11/6/2 stat line
Wed, Nov 11, 2026, 6:51 PM
Isaiah Hartenstein accumulated 20 points (10-of-14 FGs), 11 rebounds, six assists and two steals in Wednesday's loss to the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: After totaling 19 points in Oklahoma City's first five games of November, Hartenstein recorded his first 20-point game of the season on Wednesday. The negative for iHart was the turnovers, of which he was responsible for six. A few of the turnovers were due to offensive fouls, so there isn't much to worry about there. Rostered in 83 percent of Yahoo leagues, Hartenstein is providing top-100 fantasy value, slightly better than his ADP. |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores game-high 31
Wed, Nov 11, 2026, 6:51 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander produced 31 points (9-of-20 FGs, 13-of-14 FTs), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in Wednesday's loss to the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Gilgeous-Alexander has scored at least 30 points in six games this season. Unfortunately for him and the Thunder, the team's lack of established scorers proved costly in both losses to the Trail Blazers. Five other Thunder players scored in double figures, with Isaiah Hartenstein's 20 leading the way. The lack of creators who can take some of the pressure off of Gilgeous-Alexander was evident in both losses to the Trail Blazers. He'll remain an elite fantasy option, but SGA's ceiling may have taken a slight hit because a few of his teammates are injured. |
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Alex Caruso OKC starts SGA, McCain, Caruso, Mara, Hartenstein
Wed, Nov 11, 2026, 3:34 PM
Clemente Almanza
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jared McCain, Alex Caruso, Aday Mara and Isaiah Hartenstein will start Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: The Thunder have made two changes to the lineup that started Tuesday's loss to the Trail Blazers. With Ajay Mitchell out, Caruso moves into the starting lineup. The other change is Mara, who replaces Kenrich Williams. |
Jaylin Williams Jaylin Williams (back) ruled out Wednesday vs. POR
Wed, Nov 11, 2026, 10:19 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jaylin Williams (back) is out for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Williams will miss a fifth straight game while dealing with lower-back spasms. Aday Mara's playing time has increased recently, and that should be the case on Wednesday as well. |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 26 points vs. POR
Tue, Nov 10, 2026, 7:33 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 26 points (8-of-22 FGs, 10-of-11 FTs), eight rebounds, three assists and one block in Tuesday's loss to the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: After playing the entire third quarter, Gilgeous-Alexander did not play at all in the fourth, as Portland managed to pull away. Due to Oklahoma City's many injuries, the two-time MVP is being asked to do even more heavy lifting on offense. SGA's field-goal percentage suffered on Tuesday, but that doesn't do much to change his status as one of the most valuable players to roster in fantasy basketball. Oklahoma City plays Portland again on Wednesday, and the extra rest time he picked up in the fourth quarter on Tuesday could pay dividends for SGA. |
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Jaylin Williams Jaylin Williams (back) remains out Tuesday vs. POR
Mon, Nov 9, 2026, 1:52 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jaylin Williams (back) is out for Tuesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Tuesday's game will be the fourth JayWill has missed due to lower back spasms. Aday Mara has started two of Oklahoma City's last three games, with Jared McCain receiving the nod in the other. |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shai Gilgeous-Alexander torches Wizards for 30
Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 5:38 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander accumulated a game-high 30 points (11-of-20 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), two rebounds, nine assists and one block over 29 minutes to propel the Thunder to a 114-75 blowout win over the Wizards.
Analysis: Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points in just three quarters to help Oklahoma City cruise to a relatively easy 39-point victory on the second night of a back-to-back. The 28-year-old scoring machine is averaging a sublime 29.9 points through 10 games, topping 30 points in exactly half of those contests. The Thunder are back in action with a busy four-game week that includes back-to-back showdowns against the Trail Blazers in addition to road tilts against the Clippers and Kings. |
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Xavier Cooks Aday Mara scores season-high 18 points in blowout
Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 5:35 PM
Aday Mara delivered a season-high 18 points (8-of-10 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), eight rebounds, three assists and three blocks over 27 minutes in a one-sided win over the Wizards on Saturday.
Analysis: Mara made the most of his opportunity to start on the second night of a back-to-back and was able to exploit Washington's injury-depleted interior defense on the offensive end of the floor while also pulling down eight boards. The 21-year-old rookie figures to see plenty of action this upcoming week with the Thunder set to play four times, including back-to-back tilts against the Trail Blazers before facing the Clippers and Kings. He's worthy of a roster spot in most fantasy leagues based on his ability to impact the defensive end of the floor. He's averaging 8.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.9 blocks through 10 games this season. That'll work. |
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Xavier Cooks OKC starts SGA, Mitchell, Kenrich, Mara, iHart
Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 1:50 PM
NBA Lineups
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Ajay Mitchell, Kenrich Williams, Aday Mara and Isaiah Hartenstein will start Saturday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: The Thunder will start Saturday's game with a bigger lineup, with Mara starting and Jared McCain coming off the bench. While the production hasn't been consistent, Mara is worth the risk due to injuries to Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren. |
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Jaylin Williams Jaylin Williams (back) still out Saturday vs. Wizards
Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 8:10 AM
Jaylin Williams (back) is out for Saturday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: Williams is set to miss his third consecutive game with a back injury. Kenrich Williams moved into the starting lineup Friday against the Grizzlies, but he isn't worth rostering in most fantasy leagues. |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 28 vs. Grizzlies
Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 4:41 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander amassed 28 points (11-of-22 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), three rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block over 30 minutes in a blowout win over the Grizzlies on Friday.
Analysis: Gilgeous-Alexander continues to shoulder the bulk of the scoring workload for the injury-plagued Thunder who are without starters Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace and Chet Holmgren. He came up short in his bid for a third consecutive 40-point performance, but that was mostly due to the fact that he wasn't needed in the late stages of a one-sided affair. He got some significant help from youngsters Ajay Mitchell and Jared McCain as the trio accounted for 75 of Oklahoma City's 98 points through three quarters in a lopsided affair. The Thunder are back in action with a home matchup against the Wizards on Saturday. |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Thunder start Shai, McCain, Ajay, Kenrich, I-Hart
Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 1:41 PM
The Oklahoma City Thunder will start Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jared McCain, Ajay Mitchell, Kenrich Williams, and Isaiah Hartenstein against the Grizzlies on Friday.
Analysis: The Thunder are going smaller in this game than they did against the Cavs with Aday Mara heads to the bench and Jared McCain returns to the starting lineup. Mara will go back to being a backup center while McCain might get more minutes in this game. If McCain is available, he might be worth grabbing if you need some points and 3's. |
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Jaylin Williams Jaylin Williams (back) remains out vs. Memphis
Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 12:35 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jaylin Williams (back) has been ruled out against the Grizzlies on Friday.
Analysis: Williams will miss a second straight game, which may result in another start for Aday Mara. However, Mara got the nod against the Cavaliers, who start both Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. Mark Daigneault may opt for a smaller starting unit against Memphis. |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shai Gilgeous-Alexander eclipses 40 points again
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 5:30 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 42 points (11-of-26 FGs, 15-of-19 FTs), four rebounds, eight assists, one block and five three-pointers in the 124-116 victory over the Cavaliers on Wednesday.
Analysis: Gilgeous-Alexander has destroyed the Cavaliers in the last two games. The two-time defending MVP has 85 points and two wins against Cleveland going all the way back to Monday. Gilgeous-Alexander can reach heights few players in the NBA can. He showed that again Wednesday and will likely continue to have some monster nights while the Thunder are missing multiple starters. |
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Xavier Cooks Aday Mara to make first career start Wednesday
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 1:38 PM
Rylan Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Ajay Mitchell, Kenrich Williams, Aday Mara and Isaiah Hartenstein will start Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: The lone change to the lineup that started Monday's win over the Cavaliers is Mara, who replaces Jaylin Williams. The 7-foot-3 rookie is making his first career start. |
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Jaylin Williams Jaylin Williams is out on Wednesday against Cavs
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 12:20 PM
Brandon Rahbar
Jaylin Williams (back spasms) will not play against the Cavaliers on Wednesday.
Analysis: With Jaylin not playing, look for Aday Mara to get a bump in minutes. We could also see some minutes for newly signed Dalen Terry, Micah Peavy, or two-way player Josh Dix to pick up more of power forward minutes. |
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Jaylin Williams Jaylin Williams (back) questionable Wednesday
Tue, Nov 3, 2026, 11:48 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jaylin Williams (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: JayWill started Monday's win over the Cavaliers and played 20 minutes. Depending on his back, Williams should take on a similar workload if he's available. |
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Alex Caruso Alex Caruso (ankle) removed from injury report
Tue, Nov 3, 2026, 11:45 AM
NBA Injury Report
Alex Caruso (ankle) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Caruso is back after missing Oklahoma City's last three games with a sprained ankle. He'll give the Thunder much-needed wing depth, with two-way contract rookie Josh Dix possibly falling out of the rotation. |
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