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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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Cason Wallace Cason Wallace records 23 points, five assists
Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 4:35 PM
Cason Wallace produced 23 points (9-of-17 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, five assists, one steal and three three-pointers in Wednesday's loss to the Pistons.
Analysis: Wallace has been on a bit of a heater recently, scoring at least 20 points in three consecutive appearances. The absences of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Ajay Mitchell have propelled Wallace into a more prominent role, and the third-year guard has answered the call multiple times. Close to a top-50 player over the last month, Wallace is rostered in 31 percent of Yahoo! leagues. That's far too low a percentage, considering his recent play and the current state of Oklahoma City's perimeter rotation. |
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Jaylin Williams Jaylin Williams scores career-high 30 points
Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 4:35 PM
Jaylin Williams accounted for 30 points (9-of-14 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), 11 rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block and five three-pointers in Wednesday's loss to the Pistons.
Analysis: Due to Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein being out, Williams was inserted into the Thunder starting lineup for the ninth time this season. And he took full advantage of the opportunity, putting up a career-high 30 points and his third double-double of the season. Wednesday's game was the second in as many nights for the Thunder, so fantasy managers will need to consider that when evaluating JayWill for the rest of Week 18. However, if Holmgren or Hartenstein can't play in Friday's game against the Nuggets, Williams will be worth a long look in deep leagues. |
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Aaron Wiggins Aaron Wiggins posts 20 points, full stat line
Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 4:34 PM
Aaron Wiggins finished Wednesday's loss to the Pistons with 20 points (6-of-16 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), three rebounds, six assists, two steals, one block and two three-pointers.
Analysis: The Thunder were severely shorthanded on Wednesday, with Wiggins being moved into the starting lineup. He took advantage of the opportunity, recording his first 20-point game since February 4 and the fourth of the season. With Isaiah Joe exiting Wednesday's game due to a glute contusion, Wiggins may have added fantasy value for the rest of the week, starting with Friday's game against the Nuggets. |
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Isaiah Joe Isaiah Joe (glute) will not return vs. Detroit
Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 2:59 PM
Isaiah Joe (glute) will not return to Wednesday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Joe suffered a left glute contusion during the first half of Wednesday's game, and he has been ruled out for the rest of the night. Jared McCain entered the lineup to begin the third quarter, and he'll have added value if Joe misses time. Joe finished with three points, two rebounds, one assist, one steal and one three-pointer in 14 minutes. |
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Jaylin Williams OKC starts Wallace, Joe, Dort, Wiggins, JayWill
Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 1:13 PM
NBA Lineups
Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe, Luguentz Dort, Aaron Wiggins and Jaylin Williams will start Wednesday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: The Thunder won't have Chet Holmgren or Isaiah Hartenstein for Wednesday's game, opening up two spots in the starting lineup. Wiggins and JayWill will fill the resulting voids, and both players are worth streaming in deep leagues. |
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Alex Caruso Alex Caruso (ankle) downgraded to out vs. Detroit
Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 12:05 PM
NBA Injury Report
Alex Caruso (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Caruso will sit out Wednesday's game, which is the second in as many nights for the Thunder. His absence should result in more minutes for Aaron Wiggins and Jared McCain, with both having the potential to be valuable streamers in deeper leagues. |
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Chet Holmgren Chet Holmgren (back) downgraded to out vs. DET
Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 12:03 PM
NBA Injury Report
Chet Holmgren (back) is out for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Due to back spasms, Holmgren will sit out the second game of Oklahoma City's road back-to-back. Jaylin Williams and Kenrich Williams take on added importance within the Thunder rotation, likely as starters. Due to the lack of depth, both are worth a roll of the dice in deep leagues. |
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Alex Caruso Alex Caruso (ankle) doubtful vs. Detroit
Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 7:33 AM
NBA Injury Report
Alex Caruso (ankle) is doubtful to play against the Pistons on Wednesday.
Analysis: Caruso returned from a one-game absence on Tuesday, but the ankle injury will likely keep him sidelined for the second leg of OKC's back-to-back. Jared McCain and Aaron Wiggins should take on extra minutes off the bench. |
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Chet Holmgren Chet Holmgren (back) doubtful vs. Detroit
Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 7:28 AM
NBA Injury Report
Chet Holmgren (back) is doubtful to play against the Pistons on Wednesday.
Analysis: Holmgren played through back spasms on Tuesday, but he is expected to miss the second leg of this back-to-back. Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) has already been ruled out, which means Jaylin Williams and Kenrich Williams should both see a bump in minutes and have a chance to start. |
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Isaiah Hartenstein Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) ruled out vs. Detroit
Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 7:25 AM
NBA Injury Report
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) has been ruled out against the Pistons on Wednesday.
Analysis: Hartenstein logged 26 minutes in Tuesday's win, and now he will sit out the second leg of OKC's back-to-back. Jaylin Williams should get the start at center with Hartenstein sidelined and Chet Holmgren (back) listed as doubtful. |
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