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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander SGA drops career-high 55 points in Finals rematch
Thu, Oct 23, 2025, 5:16 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 55 points (15-of-31 FGs, 23-of-26 FTs), eight rebounds, five assists, two steals, one block and two three-pointers in a 141-135 win over the Pacers on Thursday.
Analysis: SGA was good in the season opener, but the reigning MVP was even better in this game as the Thunder became the first team in NBA history to start their season with two straight double overtime games. That extra time allowed SGA to set a new career-high for scoring. He has 90 points through two games, which is a new franchise record. After winning MVP and a championship in the same season, it's clear that SGA isn't satisfied, which is a great sign for fantasy managers. He has one more game this week, which will be in Atlanta on Saturday. |
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Aaron Wiggins Aaron Wiggins scores 23 points in spot start
Thu, Oct 23, 2025, 5:13 PM
Aaron Wiggins got the start on Thursday and contributed 23 points (7-of-14 FGs), nine rebounds, one block and five three-pointers against the Pacers.
Analysis: With Cason Wallace (knee) sidelined, Wiggins slid into the starting lineup and ended up having a solid night. Rostered in 11 percent of Yahoo! leagues, if Wallace remains out for another game, Wiggins will be worthy of a stream. The Thunder's next game is on Saturday in Atlanta. A five-game slate makes him an even more enticing streamer. He had 10 points in 21 minutes in the season-opening win over the Rockets. |
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Aaron Wiggins OKC starting SGA, Dort, Wiggins, Chet, Hartenstein
Thu, Oct 23, 2025, 1:08 PM
Dustin Dopirak
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort, Aaron Wiggins, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein will start against the Pacers on Thursday.
Analysis: With Cason Wallace (knee) sidelined, Aaron Wiggins will get the starting nod on the wing in his place. Wiggins had 10 points in 21 minutes off the bench on Wednesday but should see a significant bump in minutes against Indiana. Ajay Mitchell, who had 16 points off the bench against the Rockets, should also get some extra minutes. |
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Cason Wallace Cason Wallace will not play on Thursday
Thu, Oct 23, 2025, 9:52 AM
Ryan Stiles
Cason Wallace (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Wallace was listed as questionable on Wednesday following a double overtime win against the Rockets, but it now appears he will not suit up at all. The Thunder are likely just being overly cautious in their second game of the season, but with Isaiah Joe (knee) out, Ajay Mitchell could be counted on for a bigger role on Thursday. However, Luguentz Dort (ankle) will suit up, so that's positive news for the Thunder. |
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Isaiah Joe Isaiah Joe (knee) ruled out Thursday vs. Indiana
Wed, Oct 22, 2025, 11:45 AM
NBA Injury Report
Isaiah Joe (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: The Thunder will be without multiple wing contributors for Thursday's NBA Finals rematch, including Joe, who will miss a second straight game. The impact of his absence depends on the availability of starters Luguentz Dort (ankle) and Cason Wallace (knee), who are both considered questionable. The Thunder should have enough production if those two can play. |
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Cason Wallace Cason Wallace (knee) questionable Thursday
Wed, Oct 22, 2025, 11:40 AM
NBA Injury Report
Cason Wallace (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: The Thunder emerged from Tuesday's double-overtime win over the Rockets with a lengthy injury report, including Wallace, Luguentz Dort (ankle) and Alex Caruso (concussion) in addition to other key injuries. While Caruso won't play on Thursday, Wallace and Dort are questionable. More will be required of Aaron Wiggins and Ajay Mitchell, especially with Jalen Williams (wrist) and Isaiah Joe (knee) also out. |
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Luguentz Dort Luguentz Dort (ankle) questionable Thursday
Wed, Oct 22, 2025, 11:36 AM
NBA Injury Report
Luguentz Dort (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Dort injured his ankle during Tuesday's double-overtime win over the Rockets, but still played 45 of 58 minutes. With Alex Caruso (concussion) and Isaiah Joe (knee) out, and Cason Wallace (knee) being questionable, the Thunder could be light on wing options for Thursday's NBA Finals rematch. Aaron Wiggins is healthy, as are Ajay Mitchell and Brooks Barnhizer. Wiggins would be the best streaming option of the three. |
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Alex Caruso Alex Caruso (head) enters concussion protocol
Wed, Oct 22, 2025, 11:01 AM
Clemente Almanza
Alex Caruso (head) has entered the league's concussion protocol.
Analysis: According to the Thunder, Caruso suffered a concussion during Tuesday's double-overtime win over the Rockets. The veteran guard played 30 minutes off the bench and replaced Isaiah Hartenstein in the lineup to begin the second half. Caruso's absence means more opportunities for Aaron Wiggins and Ajay Mitchell, especially if Jalen Williams (wrist) remains out. |
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Cason Wallace Cason Wallace records 14 points, four steals
Tue, Oct 21, 2025, 5:46 PM
Cason Wallace finished Tuesday's win over the Rockets with 14 points (5-of-10 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, five assists, four steals and three three-pointers.
Analysis: Wallace was the choice to start Tuesday's opener with Jalen Williams (wrist) unavailable, and the third-year guard was effective on both ends of the floor. He finished a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line and hit a three with 1:32 remaining in double overtime to give Oklahoma City a one-point lead. Wallace finished last season as a top-100 fantasy player, so Tuesday's production was unsurprising to those familiar with his game. Not only should he be rostered while J-Dub is out, but Wallace will be worth holding onto after the Thunder return to full strength. |
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Alex Caruso Alex Caruso posts 8/2/3/2/1 stat line vs. Rockets
Tue, Oct 21, 2025, 5:41 PM
Alex Caruso finished Tuesday's win over the Rockets with eight points (3-of-9 FGs), two rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block and two three-pointers.
Analysis: With the Thunder struggling to defend Alperen ?engün during the first half of Tuesday's season opener, head coach Mark Daigneault shifted to the approach that worked well in his team's Game 7 win over the Nuggets in the second round of last year's playoffs. He called on Caruso to start the third quarter, with Isaiah Hartenstein (6/9/5/1 in 37 minutes) being pushed to the bench. ?engün continued to put up numbers, but Caruso's insertion into the lineup helped slow the Rockets. And given his recent injury history, Caruso's playing 30 minutes on Tuesday may be the biggest takeaway for fantasy managers. |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Gilgeous-Alexander finishes OT win with 35 points
Tue, Oct 21, 2025, 5:06 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander accumulated 35 points (12-of-26 FGs, 10-of-14 FTs), five rebounds, five assists, two steals, two blocks and one three-pointer in Tuesday's double-overtime win over the Rockets.
Analysis: Like most of his teammates, Gilgeous-Alexander struggled from deep, making just one of his nine three-point attempts. However, the reigning NBA MVP came up big when it mattered most, scoring 12 of his 35 points in the two overtime periods. Gilgeous-Alexander wasn't as accurate at the foul line as he usually is, but there's little reason for fantasy managers to be concerned after one game. Thursday's matchup with the Pacers will present a different challenge for SGA, who will have to deal with full-court pressure throughout after taking on a bigger Rockets lineup in Tuesday's opener. |
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Chet Holmgren Chet Holmgren scores 28 points before fouling out
Tue, Oct 21, 2025, 5:01 PM
Chet Holmgren shot 11-of-17 from the field and 4-of-4 from the field in Tuesday's win over the Rockets, scoring 28 points with seven rebounds, two assists and two three-pointers.
Analysis: While some of his teammates started slowly, Holmgren was on fire to begin Tuesday's season opener. He made his first seven shots of the night, keeping the Thunder within striking distance as others worked their way into the action. Holmgren did not record any defensive stats, but fantasy managers can assume this won't be the norm after he averaged 0.7 steals and 2.2 blocks per game last season. He failed to record a âstockâ in just six games last season, one being the November 10 loss to the Warriors, in which Holmgren fractured his hip five minutes in. |
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Cason Wallace OKC starts SGA, Wallace, Dort, Chet, Hartenstein
Tue, Oct 21, 2025, 1:09 PM
NBA Lineups
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Luguentz Dort, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein will start Tuesday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: The reigning champion Thunder open their season without a key starter, Jalen Williams, who is out with a right wrist injury. His place in the starting lineup will be taken by Wallace, who started 43 of the 68 games he appeared in last season. Wallace was a top-100 fantasy player last season and can provide similar value in 2025-26, even after J-Dub returns. |
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Isaiah Joe Isaiah Joe (knee) out Tuesday vs. Houston
Mon, Oct 20, 2025, 12:50 PM
Rylan Stiles
Isaiah Joe (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: With Jalen Williams (wrist) already out, the Thunder will also play Tuesday's opener without a solid bench contributor in Joe. His absence does not significantly impact fantasy basketball, but it does mean more playing time for Cason Wallace, Alex Caruso and Aaron Wiggins. Wallace was the most consistent fantasy performer of the three last season, but all have value. |
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Jalen Williams Report: Jalen Williams (wrist) inactive Tuesday
Mon, Oct 20, 2025, 12:37 PM
Tim MacMahon
ESPN's Tim MacMahon reports Jalen Williams (wrist) is inactive for Tuesday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: Williams, who underwent right wrist surgery a few weeks after the Thunder won the NBA title, did not play at all during the preseason. While the injury is not expected to keep him out too deep into the regular season, J-Dub reportedly won't be available for Tuesday's opener. Cason Wallace, Aaron Wiggins and Alex Caruso will all have opportunities to contribute, with Wallace being the safest option in standard fantasy leagues. |
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Ousmane Dieng Ousmane Dieng has 17 points, buzzer-beater in win
Fri, Oct 17, 2025, 4:29 PM
Ousmane Dieng had 17 points (6-of-12 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and two three-pointers against the Nuggets on Friday.
Analysis: Dieng's three-pointer with less than a second remaining sealed the win for the Thunder in this one. The 22-year-old forward led OKC in points and shot attempts in this one. That isn't going to happen during the regular season, but Dieng has shown enough so far in the preseason to take notice. Maybe the Thunder give him more bench minutes this year after the production they've seen so far. |
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Chet Holmgren Chet Holmgren has 9/6/3 line in preseason debut
Fri, Oct 17, 2025, 4:24 PM
Chet Holmgren had nine points (3-of-8 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer in the Thunder's 94-91 victory over the Nuggets on Friday.
Analysis: Holmgren played 19 minutes in what was his preseason debut on Friday. The 23-year-old center was dealing with shoulder soreness, but appears ready to go for the start of the regular season. Holmgren still has immense upside, but will also resume his role from last year which would be enough to pay off his late second round ADP this year. |
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Chet Holmgren Chet Holmgren to start, make preseason debut Fri.
Fri, Oct 17, 2025, 12:36 PM
Justin Martinez
Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein, Alex Caruso, Luguentz Dort and Shai Gilgeous Alexander will start on Friday against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Holmgren's appearance in Friday's opening unit will mark his first minutes of the preseason. The versatile big man had been dealing with shoulder soreness throughout the training camp, but should be ready to go for the start of the regular season. He averaged 15.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.2 blocks per game as a sophomore during the 2024-25 season en route to the Thunder's first-ever NBA championship. Holmgren could take a leap in Year 3, but will presumably play a similar role to last season's. |
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Dariq Whitehead OKC signs former first-round pick Dariq Whitehead
Fri, Oct 17, 2025, 10:30 AM
Marc J. Spears
Thunder signed former first-round pick Dariq Whitehead.
Analysis: Whitehead, the 22nd overall pick in the 2023 draft, struggled to stay healthy during his two seasons with the Nets before being waived on October 13. The move to Oklahoma City gives him a fresh start, and he'll likely spend most of his time in the G League. The Thunder have 15 players on standard contracts for the upcoming season, meaning Whitehead is most likely on an Exhibit 10 deal. If so, he would be in line for an $85,300 bonus if he spends 60 days with Oklahoma City's G League affiliate. Managers competing in dynasty leagues can consider stashing Whitehead, but should not feel obligated to do so. |
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Cason Wallace Cason Wallace has 9/2/8 line in win vs. Bucks
Tue, Oct 14, 2025, 4:52 PM
Cason Wallace had nine points (3-of-9 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, eight assists, five steals and one three-pointer against the Bucks on Tuesday.
Analysis: Wallace averaged just 8.4 points in 27 minutes per game last year. Against the Bucks on Tuesday, he had nine points in 27 minutes. The eight assists were intriguing, though. Wallace averaged just 2.5 assists per game last year in the regular season, though he 3.6 assists per game in 25 minutes per game over five games in the Western Conference finals last year. Maybe Wallace could have more of a playmaking role this year, which would certainly be a boost to his otherwise middling fantasy value. The 21-year-old shooting guard could also see a boost in minutes if Jalen Williams (wrist) is out to begin the season. |
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