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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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Jalen Williams Jalen Williams posts nine rebounds, eight assists
Thu, Apr 2, 2026, 6:02 PM
Jalen Williams accounted for 10 points (4-of-10 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), nine rebounds, eight assists and two steals in Thursday's win over the Lakers.
Analysis: Back in the Thunder lineup after sitting out Monday's win over the Pistons, Williams played 23 minutes in Thursday's blowout. The nature of the game helped keep the minutes down for J-Dub and Isaiah Hartenstein (7/6/2/2/2), with the latter playing 20 minutes. With the Thunder hosting the Jazz on Sunday, that's another game in which the Thunder may get additional rest. |
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Luguentz Dort Luguentz Dort (back) scores 14 before early exit
Thu, Apr 2, 2026, 5:58 PM
Luguentz Dort (back) recorded 14 points (5-of-8 FGs), one assist, two steals and four three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Lakers.
Analysis: Dort came out scalding hot, shooting 5-of-5 from the field in the first quarter and producing 14 points and four three-pointers. He didn't score again, but the Thunder are more concerned about the back injury he suffered in the third quarter. Dort's layup attempt was blocked by Lakers' forward Jake LaRavia, with the momentum sending the Thunder wing crashing to the court. Dort walked back to the locker room during a timeout moments later and did not return. The game was a blowout, so it made no sense for him to return regardless of the injury's severity. Still, this is something to watch with the playoffs on the horizon. |
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Isaiah Joe Isaiah Joe hits six triples, scores 20 points
Thu, Apr 2, 2026, 5:53 PM
Isaiah Joe tallied 20 points (7-of-9 FGs), one steal and six three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Lakers.
Analysis: As a team, the Thunder knocked down 19 three-pointers in their demolition of the Lakers, and Joe led the way with six. He didn't provide much outside of the points and three-pointers, but that's the expectation for those rostering the Thunder reserve. With Luguentz Dort (back) leaving Thursday's game during the third quarter, Joe is one of the players whose roles could expand for Sunday's matchup with the Jazz. And that game also has blowout potential with the Jazz focused on player development and their draft lottery odds. |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores game-high 28 points
Thu, Apr 2, 2026, 5:52 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 28 points (12-of-25 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), seven rebounds, seven assists and one three-pointer in Thursday's win over the Lakers.
Analysis: Gilgeous-Alexander extended his streak of games with at least 20 points to 137 on Thursday, and he did not need to play during the fourth quarter to do so. Oklahoma City led by 30 at halftime and by 45 at the end of the third, giving the reigning MVP additional rest in the final frame. With the Thunder hosting the Jazz on Sunday, fantasy managers hoping for an even bigger night from Gilgeous-Alexander should be fine. |
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Jalen Williams OKC starts SGA, Dort, J-Dub, Holmgren, Hartenstein
Thu, Apr 2, 2026, 3:09 PM
NBA Lineups
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein will start Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: With Williams and Hartenstein back in the lineup after sitting out Monday's win over the Pistons, the Thunder will roll out their preferred starting five on Thursday. Ajay Mitchell and Cason Wallace head to the bench, lowering the fantasy ceilings of both young guards. |
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Alex Caruso Alex Caruso (illness) downgraded to out vs. LAL
Thu, Apr 2, 2026, 2:33 PM
NBA Injury Report
Alex Caruso (illness) is out for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: According to Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault, Caruso wanted to give it a go, but he has since been ruled out. His absence does not significantly affect fantasy basketball, but it does free up a few more minutes for Cason Wallace, Ajay Mitchell and Jared McCain. |
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Alex Caruso Alex Caruso (illness) questionable vs. Lakers
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 12:11 PM
NBA Injury Report
Alex Caruso (illness) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Caruso's status for Thursday's game against the Lakers is uncertain at this point. The veteran guard has remained a key contributor for the Thunder, despite his counting stats not translating to much fantasy value. If he can't play on Thursday, it won't make much of a difference from a fantasy basketball standpoint. |
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