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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Gilgeous-Alexander, J-Dub, Joe out vs. Phoenix
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 6:46 PM
NBA Injury Report
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (oblique), Jalen Williams (hamstring) and Isaiah Joe (knee) are out for Sunday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Gilgeous-Alexander, Williams and Joe remain out for Oklahoma City's final regular-season game, as the outcome will not affect playoff seeding. Nikola Topi? started at point guard on Friday and played 39 minutes; he'll likely take on a similar workload on Sunday. Brooks Barnhizer and Payton Sandfort played significant minutes off the bench against the Nuggets and will remain in the rotation. |
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Cason Wallace Wallace, Mitchell, Caruso ruled out vs. Phoenix
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 6:41 PM
NBA Injury Report
Cason Wallace (toe), Ajay Mitchell (ankle) and Alex Caruso (rest) are out for Sunday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: With nothing on the line in Sunday's game, the Thunder are once again resting their rotation player of note, save Luguentz Dort, Aaron Wiggins and Jared McCain. Dort only played 20 minutes in Friday's loss to the Nuggets; look for him to take on a similar workload on Sunday. Wiggins, McCain and Nikola Topi? should remain in the starting lineup. |
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Chet Holmgren Holmgren, Hartenstein, JayWill out vs. Phoenix
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 6:22 PM
NBA Injury Report
Chet Holmgren (back), Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) and Jaylin Williams (Achilles) are out for Sunday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: With the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference secured earlier this week, the Thunder's priority has been getting their rotation players to full strength. No Holmgren, Hartenstein or JayWill means that Branden Carlson and Kenrich Williams will play significant minutes on Sunday, as was the case in Friday's loss to the Nuggets. |
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Cason Wallace Wallace (toe), Mitchell (ankle) ruled out vs. DEN
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 2:08 PM
Cason Wallace (toe) and Ajay Mitchell (ankle) will miss the game against the Nuggets on Friday.
Analysis: Wallace and Mitchell are a couple of Oklahoma City's rotation players who won't play against the Nuggets on Friday. Several starters have also been ruled out, leaving the Thunder with limited depth. They locked up the top overall seed on Wednesday and will have homecourt advantage throughout the playoffs. |
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Isaiah Hartenstein Hartenstein (calf), Joe (knee) ruled out vs. DEN
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 1:59 PM
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) and Isaiah Joe (knee) won't play against the Nuggets on Friday.
Analysis: Hartenstein and Joe are among the several Thunder players who have been ruled out of Friday's matchup with the Nuggets. OKC officially clinched homecourt advantage throughout the playoffs after defeating the Clippers on Wednesday. Friday's game, however, could affect the Nuggets' standing in the Western Conference standings. |
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Jalen Williams Jalen Williams (hamstring), Caruso (rest) out Fri.
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 1:54 PM
Jalen Williams (hamstring) and Alex Caruso (rest) will not play in Friday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Williams and Caruso are several key Thunder players who will miss Friday's game, as the Thunder have officially clinched homecourt advantage throughout the postseason. The roster runs deep; guys like Aaron Wiggins and Jared McCain could see an increased workload against Denver. |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander SGA (oblique), Holmgren (back) ruled out Friday
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 1:49 PM
NBA Injury Report
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (oblique) and Chet Holmgren (back) will not play on Friday against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Gilgeous-Alexander and Holmgren are two of several OKC starters who have already been ruled out of Friday's contest. The Thunder just came off a back-to-back in Los Angeles, in which both SGA and Holmgren finished with a double-double against the Clippers. They have secured the first seed in the Western Conference playoffs and will have homecourt advantage throughout the playoffs. |
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Isaiah Joe Isaiah Joe comes off bench, scores 21 vs. Clippers
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 7:20 PM
Isaiah Joe tallied 21 points (6-of-9 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), two rebounds, two assists and four three-pointers in the win over the Clippers on Wednesday.
Analysis: 21 minutes was all Joe needed to leave his mark on Wednesday's game. Off the bench, he buried four three-pointers and finished as Oklahoma City's second-leading scorer on the evening. Joe is one of many reliable wing options on a Thunder team that can go deep into its bench. While he may not have had a major fantasy impact, Joe has put together another strong season for OKC ??" he'll likely have some big moments in the postseason. |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 20/1/11 line vs. Clippers
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 7:15 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tallied 20 points (9-of-17 FGs, 0-of-1 FTs), one rebound, 11 assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in Wednesday's win over the Clippers.
Analysis: Not much was required from SGA on Wednesday for the Thunder to collect the win. Yet, he logged another 20-point game and really controlled the contest as a facilitator, tallying double-digit assists en route to a double-double. The reigning MVP has been consistent throughout the season and is averaging 30 or more points for the fourth straight season. Wednesday's victory locked OKC into the top spot in the Western Conference standings, giving them homecourt advantage throughout the postseason. |
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Chet Holmgren Chet Holmgren goes for 30 points in win over LAC
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 7:08 PM
Chet Holmgren amassed 30 points (10-of-13 FGs, 7-of-10 FTs), 14 rebounds, five assists, two steals, four blocks and three three-pointers in the win over the Clippers on Wednesday.
Analysis: Chet had it all clicking on Wednesday, on both ends of the floor. Offensively, he only missed three shots on the night while using the three-point line to help tally 30 points; his handful of assists shouldn't be ignored, either. And the versatile big man also dominated the game on the defensive end by combining for six stocks in his 31 minutes of game action. The Clippers had very few answers for him, and the Thunder cruised to a comfortable win to clinch the first seed in the Western Conference. |
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Jalen Williams OKC: Jalen, SGA, Chet, Hartenstein, Dort to start
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 3:49 PM
Law Murray
Jalen Williams, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Luguentz Dort and Isaiah Hartenstein will start against the Clippers on Wednesday.
Analysis: With Jalen Williams back in the lineup, the Thunder will roll out their preferred starting unit, one that has started only 10 games together this season. They'll look to both find a rhythm and lock up the first seed in the Western Conference during the final week of the regular season. |
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Jalen Williams Jalen Williams (hamstring) absent from inj. report
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 10:19 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Williams (hamstring) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: Williams was held out of Tuesday's win over the Lakers, resulting in Ajay Mitchell making a spot start. J-Dub's return means the Thunder will have their preferred starting lineup available for Wednesday's game, dropping Mitchell to the bench. |
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Chet Holmgren Chet Holmgrem posts 15/10/0/2/2 line vs. Lakers
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 6:54 PM
Chet Holmgren accounted for 15 points (6-of-10 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), 10 rebounds, two steals, two blocks and one three-pointer in Tuesday's win over the Lakers.
Analysis: The Thunder were able to limit the playing time of Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein (five rebounds, two assists and one steal), with the former logging 22 minutes and the latter ten. Cason Wallace (5/2/3/3) replaced Hartenstein in the lineup to begin the third quarter, and Oklahoma City's available regulars were pretty much done by the end of the third quarter. Hopefully, that bodes well for Holmgren and Hartenstein's availability for Wednesday's game against the Clippers. |
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Isaiah Joe Isaiah Joe hits six three-pointers vs. Lakers
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 6:53 PM
Isaiah Joe amassed 18 points (6-of-9 FGs), two rebounds and six three-pointers in Tuesday's win over the Lakers.
Analysis: Joe is a points and three-pointers option in fantasy basketball, and he came through in those areas on Tuesday. The Thunder wing hit six of his nine three-point attempts and did not offer much else production-wise. Depending on who's available for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Joe could once again provide added value as a three-point shooter. |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 25 points vs. LAL
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 6:52 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished Tuesday's rout of the Lakers with 25 points (10-of-15 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), one rebound, eight assists, two steals and two three-pointers.
Analysis: With the Lakers not having their top three scorers, it's unsurprising that Tuesday's game got out of hand during the second half. Gilgeous-Alexander played 28 minutes, extending his NBA-record streak of games with at least 20 points to 139. Given the limited workload, Gilgeous-Alexander should be in good shape to play in Wednesday's game against the Clippers. |
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Jalen Williams Jalen Williams (hamstring) out Tuesday vs. Lakers
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 2:13 PM
Rylan Stiles
Jalen Williams (hamstring) will not play against the Lakers on Tuesday.
Analysis: Williams continues to manage a hamstring injury, going in and out of the Thunder lineup down the stretch of the regular season. Williams has dealt with injuries throughout the year, and it appears as though OKC is being strategic with his workload as the playoffs approach. |
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Chet Holmgren Chet Holmgren has 21 points, four threes in win
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 3:28 PM
Chet Holmgren had 21 points (8-of-11 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, one assist, four blocks and four three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Jazz.
Analysis: Holmgren only played 22 minutes due to the lopsided score, but the 23-year-old center had an excellent game. He was efficient on offense, adding four three-pointers. Holmgren has provided top-50 per game value over the last two weeks. The Thunder have four games in the final week of the regular season, starting with a matchup against the Lakers on Tuesday. |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 20 points in win
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 3:21 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 20 points (7-of-10 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), four rebounds, seven assists, one steal and two three-pointers in the Thunder's 146-111 victory over the Jazz on Sunday.
Analysis: Even in a game where the Thunder won by 35 and Gilgeous-Alexander only played 24 minutes, the 27-year-old point guard was able to extend his streak of games with at least 20 points to 138. On nights like Sunday, lopsided blowouts where he often sits late, Gilgeous-Alexander has to be efficient to get his numbers. He's provided just third-round per game value over the last two weeks. Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder have four games in the final week of the regular season, starting with a matchup against the Lakers on Tuesday. |
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Alex Caruso Alex Caruso, Luguentz Dort available vs. Utah
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 6:34 PM
NBA Injury Report
Alex Caruso (illness) and Luguentz Dort (back) are not on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Caruso and Dort participated in Saturday's practice and have been removed from the injury report for Sunday. They'll take on their usual roles against the Jazz; Dort will start, with Caruso providing depth off the bench. |
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Luguentz Dort Dort (back), Caruso (illness) present at practice
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 7:56 AM
Clemente Almanza
Luguentz Dort (back) and Alex Caruso (illness) were present at Saturday's practice.
Analysis: Caruso did not play in Thursday's win over the Lakers, while Dort injured his back during the third quarter and did not return. Their ability to practice is certainly encouraging, with the Thunder facing the Jazz on Sunday. |
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