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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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Isaiah Joe Isaiah Joe scores 22 points with six triples
Tue, Feb 24, 2026, 4:46 PM
Isaiah Joe lit up the Raptors with 22 points (7-of-14 FGs), two rebounds, three assists, two steals and six three-pointers on Tuesday.
Analysis: This has been quite the run for Joe. This was the second straight game that he contributed 22 points and six triples, and over the past two weeks, he has averaged 18.6 points and 4.8 three-pointers per game. He wasn't able to match his five steals from Sunday's game, but he was able to contribute at least two steals for a third straight game. As long as he's starting, he should be streamed in. |
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Alex Caruso Alex Caruso produces 16/2/4/2 line off bench
Tue, Feb 24, 2026, 4:38 PM
Alex Caruso provided a boost off the bench with 16 points (6-of-10 FGs), two rebounds, four assists, two steals and two three-pointers on Tuesday against the Raptors.
Analysis: Caruso returned from a one-game absence with an ankle injury, and he was able to have one of his best offensive outings of the season. This was only the third time this season that he scored at least 15 points, and his only consistent impact in fantasy basketball comes on the defensive end. The steals are solid, but he doesn't do enough in other categories to justify a roster spot in standard leagues, even if he played well in this game. |
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Cason Wallace Cason Wallace matches career high 27 points
Tue, Feb 24, 2026, 4:33 PM
Cason Wallace led the Thunder with 27 points (11-of-16 FGs), eight rebounds, six assists, one steal and four three-pointers in a 116-107 win over the Raptors on Tuesday.
Analysis: Wallace has been an excellent source of steals all season, but he has stepped up offensively recently with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdominal) sidelined. He matched his career high for scoring in this game, which he initially set earlier this month. This outing came two days after he set a career high for assists. He has been on quite the heater recently and should be a strong option as long as the Thunder are shorthanded. |
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Alex Caruso Alex Caruso (ankle) available vs. Toronto
Tue, Feb 24, 2026, 1:04 PM
NBA Injury Report
Alex Caruso (ankle) is available to play against the Raptors on Tuesday.
Analysis: Caruso will be back after missing Sunday's game against Cleveland after initially being listed as questionable for this one. He's still an excellent role player, but he hasn't seen enough minutes this season to make much of a fantasy impact. |
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Chet Holmgren Chet Holmgren (back) upgraded to available
Tue, Feb 24, 2026, 1:04 PM
NBA Injury Report
Chet Holmgren (back) is available for Tuesday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Holmgren was initially questionable with back spasms. He'll take on his usual role within the starting lineup, with Jaylin Williams and Kenrich Williams picking up additional minutes if Holmgren's back flares up. |
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Chet Holmgren Chet Holmgren (back) questionable Tuesday
Mon, Feb 23, 2026, 11:29 AM
Chet Holmgren (back) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Holmgren is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Raptors with back spasms. The Thunder would be severely shorthanded if Holmgren is ruled out with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdominal), Ajay Mitchell (abdominal) and Jalen Williams (hamstring) also out. Isaiah Hartenstein would likely see the majority of the center minutes if Holmgren is out. |
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Chet Holmgren Chet Holmgren puts up 17/15/4/1/3 line vs. Cavs
Sun, Feb 22, 2026, 10:03 AM
Chet Holmgren recorded a double-double on Sunday with 17 points (5-of-14 FGs, 6-of-9 FTs), 15 rebounds, four assists, one steal, three blocks and one three-pointer in a 121-113 win over the Cavaliers.
Analysis: This was an impressive showing for Holmgren, especially against the Cavs' big men. He dominated the glass against Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley, matching his season high for boards. He still supplied his typical dose of buckets and blocks as well, but it was his effort on the glass that stood out. He has recorded a double-double in five of his last seven games, which is the type of effort the Thunder will need to stay afloat with Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sidelined. |
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Cason Wallace Cason Wallace dishes out career-high 10 assists
Sun, Feb 22, 2026, 9:48 AM
Cason Wallace recorded a double-double on Sunday with 20 points (7-of-17 FGs), four rebounds, 10 assists, three steals and four three-pointers against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdominal) still sidelined, Wallace has taken on extra usage as the lead ball handler. In this game, that led to him setting a new career high for assists. His last few games prior to this one had been rough, but he had a few other strong performances with SGA out before that. SGA will miss at least two more games before he is re-evaluated, so Wallace should continue to occupy a high-usage role. |
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Isaiah Joe Isaiah Joe swipes five steals, hits six triples
Sun, Feb 22, 2026, 9:45 AM
Isaiah Joe lit up the Cavaliers with 22 points (6-of-13 FGs), two rebounds, three assists, five steals and six three-pointers on Sunday.
Analysis: Joe got off to an incredibly hot start to this game, recording five steals and knocking down three triples in the first quarter. This was just the second time in NBA history a player achieved those marks in a single quarter, with David Wesley also doing it in 1997. He is more than capable of getting hot from deep, but the steals haven't been there consistently. However, he has been excellent recently, scoring in double figures in seven of his last eight games. |
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Alex Caruso Alex Caruso (ankle) ruled out vs. Cleveland
Sat, Feb 21, 2026, 12:16 PM
NBA Injury Report
Alex Caruso (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Caruso sprained his left ankle during Friday's win over the Nets and did not return. His absence makes Isaiah Joe and Jared McCain players of greater importance among the Thunder reserves, especially with Ajay Mitchell also out. |
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Chet Holmgren Chet Holmgren adds 15 points, seven boards Friday
Fri, Feb 20, 2026, 5:58 PM
Chet Holmgren logged 15 points (3-of-6 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), seven rebounds, two assists and two three-pointers in the win over the Nets on Friday.
Analysis: Holmgren didn't log any blocks or steals against the Nets, but was still able to put together a decent performance from a fantasy standpoint. Almost half of his scoring came from the free-throw line, and he went perfect on his two attempts from beyond the arc before concluding as the Thunder's second-leading scorer on Friday. Holmgren's 26 minutes of game action likely prevented him from achieving a stronger stat line. He'll have a chance to be more productive on Sunday against the Cavaliers. |
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Isaiah Hartenstein Isaiah Hartenstein posts 10/8/4/1/2 line Friday
Fri, Feb 20, 2026, 5:49 PM
Isaiah Hartenstein added 10 points (4-of-6 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), eight rebounds, four assists, one steal and two blocks in Friday's win over the Nets.
Analysis: Hartenstein returned from a calf injury and logged 24 minutes in OKC's win over Brooklyn. In his time on the floor, he led all Thunder players in rebounds and blocks, while finishing the game as one of five OKC players to score in double figures. Hartenstein's production on Friday was about where it's been throughout the season. He's capable of more, but fantasy managers should expect him to stick around these numbers that fall pretty close to his averages. |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander SGA (abdominal) to be re-evaluated in one week
Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 12:24 PM
Rylan Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdominal) will be re-evaluated in one week.
Analysis: Gilgeous-Alexander missed Oklahoma City's final five games before the All-Star break with an abdominal strain. Thursday's update means the reigning league MVP will miss at least four more games before he's re-evaluated. Cason Wallace has taken on a more prominent role in the Thunder rotation, and minutes have also been available for Jared McCain. Wallace is the superior fantasy option and should be rostered in 12-team leagues. |
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Jalen Williams Jalen Williams (hamstring) to miss next two weeks
Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 12:22 PM
Brett Siegel
Jalen Williams (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Analysis: Williams is dealing with a right hamstring strain that will keep him sidelined for the next two weeks, at which point he'll be re-evaluated. Until then Jaylin Williams will continue to see a bump in playing time. |
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