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Chet Holmgren
Chet Holmgren swats five shots in return to lineup
Mon, Feb 10, 2025, 7:05 PM
Chet Holmgren returned to the lineup on Monday and contributed 12 points (4-of-10 FGs), six rebounds, one steal, five blocks and two 3-pointers against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Holmgren sat out the second leg of OKC's back-to-back on Saturday, but he was back in the lineup to take on New Orleans. Holmgren is still adjusting to being on the court after missing the past three months, but the defensive production has been there. He has played 47 minutes across his first two games back, and he has nine blocks and three steals. As he plays more games, the points, rebounds and 3-pointers will continue to improve, but it's encouraging to see him produce on the defensive end this quickly.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores game-high 31 points
Mon, Feb 10, 2025, 7:01 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder on Monday with 31 points (10-of-20 FGs), one rebound, two assists, three steals, one block and four 3-pointers in a 137-101 win over the Pelicans.
Analysis: SGA played 31 minutes in the blowout win, which was more than enough time for him to add another 30-point game to his season total. The defensive stats were solid, but the rebound and assist totals were disappointing. Still, this was another excellent game for SGA to add to his MVP resume. Oklahoma City has a back-to-back on Wednesday and Thursday before the All-Star break. Gilgeous-Alexander will continue to put up elite numbers in those two games.
Aaron Wiggins
Aaron Wiggins scores 24 points off bench Monday
Mon, Feb 10, 2025, 4:52 PM
Aaron Wiggins provided a boost off the bench with 24 points (9-of-13 FGs), two rebounds, three steals and four 3-pointers on Monday against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Wiggins had started OKC's previous five games, but with the typical starters all finally healthy at the same time, Wiggins returned to a reserve role. However, Wiggins was far more productive that Luguentz Dort, who occupied his typical starting spot on the wing. Wiggins has averaged 23.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, two assists, one steal and 3.5 threes per game over the last six games for the Thunder. He's on quite the hot streak, which certainly makes him worth considering for a roster spot in standard leagues.
Chet Holmgren
OKC starting SGA, Dort, J-Dub, Holmgren, iHart
Mon, Feb 10, 2025, 1:44 PM
NBA Lineups
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, and Isaiah Hartenstein will start Monday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Holmgren (rest) and Dort (back) return to the Thunder starting lineup, with the latter back after a two-game absence. Aaron Wiggins and Alex Caruso return to the bench, with both players taking hits to their fantasy values. Both will remain in the rotation.
Isaiah Joe
Isaiah Joe (knee) ruled out vs. New Orleans
Mon, Feb 10, 2025, 10:24 AM
NBA Injury Report
Isaiah Joe (knee) has been ruled out against the Pelicans on Monday.
Analysis: Joe will be sidelined for just the fifth time this season, and his absence should open up some extra minutes on the wing. Aaron Wiggins should continue to start in place of Cason Wallace (shoulder), so Alex Caruso and Kenrich Williams will take on larger roles off the bench.
Ousmane Dieng
Ousmane Dieng (calf) out again Monday
Sun, Feb 9, 2025, 2:20 PM
NBA Injury Report
Ousmane Dieng (calf) is out for Monday's matchup with the Pelicans.
Analysis: Dieng doesn't play enough when healthy to make an impact on fantasy managers' lineup decisions, so his absence is of little consequence here.
Cason Wallace
Cason Wallace (shoulder) sidelined Monday
Sun, Feb 9, 2025, 2:00 PM
NBA Injury Report
Cason Wallace (shoulder) will miss Monday's matchup with the Pelicans.
Analysis: Wallace will miss a fifth-straight game and, with Isaiah Joe (knee) also sidelined, more work could be available for Aaron Wiggins and Alex Caruso.
Chet Holmgren
Chet Holmgren, Lu Dort available Monday vs. Pels
Sun, Feb 9, 2025, 1:41 PM
NBA Injury Report
Chet Holmgren (rest) is available for Monday's game against New Orleans.
Analysis: Lu Dort (back) will return following a two-game absence, and Holmgren will be back after one game on the sidelines while resting on the second leg of a back-to-back set. Aaron Wiggins started in place of Dort, and Caruso filled in for Holmgren, but both will presumably shift back to the bench on Monday.
Aaron Wiggins
Aaron Wiggins has 26 points, 8 threes in win
Sat, Feb 8, 2025, 4:41 PM
Aaron Wiggins had 26 points (9-of-18 FGs), 11 rebounds, two assists and eight 3-pointers against the Grizzlies on Saturday.
Analysis: Wiggins got another spot start with Lugentz Dort (back) out Saturday. The 26-year-old shooting guard continues to make the most of his opportunities. Wiggins has shot above 50 percent from the field in each of his last five games. In two of those games, he's had at least 25 points and at least six 3-pointers. Wiggins will certainly be on the streaming radar if Dort's injury lingers or another starter goes down while allowing him to start and play at least 30 minutes.
Jalen Williams
Jalen Williams has 25/6/6 line in win over Memphis
Sat, Feb 8, 2025, 4:39 PM
Jalen Williams had 25 points (12-of-20 FGs), six rebounds, six assists, one steal, one block and one 3-pointer against the Grizzlies on Saturday.
Analysis: Williams was 1-of-5 on 3-point attempts in this game and didn't shoot any free throws. The 23-year-old small forward was 11-of-15 from inside the arc, which is where the majority of his points came from Saturday. He's bounced back from a 13-point effort in his return from injury Wednesday to have at least 25 points in his last two games.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 32 points in win
Sat, Feb 8, 2025, 4:38 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 32 points (8-of-26 FGs), eight assists, two blocks and three 3-pointers in the Thunder's 125-112 victory over the Grizzlies on Saturday.
Analysis: Gilgeous-Alexander has been so good this season that it's almost concerning that he was only able to put up 32 points in this game. The Memphis defense stifled SGA as he was just 8-of-26 from the field in this one. The Grizzlies' physical defense left Gilgeous-Alexander undeterred and he was able to get to the free throw line 16 times and knock down 13 free throws. He showed once again that it's very difficult to stop him from scoring, which is why he's one of the best players in fantasy basketball this year.
Alex Caruso
OKC starting SGA, Wiggins, Caruso, JDub, IHart
Sat, Feb 8, 2025, 1:40 PM
Rylan Stiles
The Thunder will start Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Aaron Wiggins, Alex Caruso, Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein against the Grizzlies on Saturday.
Analysis: Wiggins will remain in the starting unit with Luguentz Dort still sidelined. Caruso will get his first start for the Thunder with Chet Holmgren sitting out the second leg of the back-to-back. Caruso turned in a 12/6/4/3/1 line with two 3-pointers on Friday.
Luguentz Dort
Luguentz Dort (back) ruled out vs. Memphis
Sat, Feb 8, 2025, 12:35 PM
Drew Hill
Luguentz Dort (back) has been downgraded to out against the Grizzlies on Saturday.
Analysis: This will be a second straight absence for Dort, which should mean a second straight start for Aaron Wiggins. As a starter on Friday, Wiggins had 18 points, three rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and one triple in 33 minutes. Isaiah Joe also stepped up and had 16 points with four 3-pointers in 25 minutes off the bench.
Cason Wallace
Cason Wallace (shoulder) out Saturday vs. Memphis
Sat, Feb 8, 2025, 8:43 AM
NBA Injury Report
Cason Wallace (shoulder) is out for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Saturday's game will be Wallace's fourth straight missed due to a strained right shoulder. Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe have played more in his absence, with the former moving into the starting lineup. That may remain the case on Saturday due to Chet Holmgren (rest) being out.
Chet Holmgren
Chet Holmgren (rest) ruled out Saturday vs. MEM
Sat, Feb 8, 2025, 8:40 AM
NBA Injury Report
Chet Holmgren (rest) is out for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Unsurprisingly, Holmgren will not play in Oklahoma City's second game in as many nights. He played 22 minutes in Friday's win over Toronto, starting alongside Isaiah Hartenstein. With Luguentz Dort (back) questionable, Aaron Wiggins may remain in the starting lineup if the Thunder get their perimeter stopper back on Saturday.
Ousmane Dieng
Ousmane Dieng (calf) out Saturday vs. Memphis
Sat, Feb 8, 2025, 8:36 AM
NBA Injury Report
Ousmane Dieng (calf) is out for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Dieng will remain sidelined due to a strained right soleus muscle. His absence will not impact fantasy basketball, even with Chet Holmgren (rest) sitting out Saturday's game.
Luguentz Dort
Luguentz Dort (back) questionable Saturday
Sat, Feb 8, 2025, 8:33 AM
NBA Injury Report
Luguentz Dort (back) is questionable for Saturday's game against Memphis.
Analysis: Dort was a late scratch for Friday's win over Toronto, and Aaron Wiggins filled the resulting void in the starting lineup. If Dort is cleared to play in Saturday's matchup of the teams with the two best records in the Western Conference, Wiggins will return to the bench.
Isaiah Joe
Izzy Joe drops 16 as Thunder pull past Raps
Fri, Feb 7, 2025, 5:13 PM
Isaiah Joe produced 16 points, two rebounds, one assist and four three-pointers across 25 minutes Friday in a 121-109 win over the Raptors.
Analysis: Joe was feeling it Friday as he led the bench in scoring and paced the team in three-pointers. He scored only three first-half points before catching fire in the third and scoring 13 of his 16 after the break. The Raptors kept the game within striking distance late into the third quarter, so Joe's timely triples and fast-break dunks were valuable contributions. Joe could see a reduction in playing time once Lu Dort (back) is ready to return.
Chet Holmgren
Chet Holmgren excels on defense Friday in return
Fri, Feb 7, 2025, 5:05 PM
Chet Holmgren posted four points (2-of-5 FG), five rebounds, an assist, two steals and four blocks across 22 minutes in Friday's win over the Raptors.
Analysis: Holmgren appeared in his first game since November 10, and he made an immediate impact. The second-year man only logged 22 minutes, but that was plenty of time to stuff the stat sheet with defensive goodness and chip in some useful peripheral stats. The Thunder have the best record in the West, and they've thrived all season, with or without Holmgren. For that reason, OKC has the luxury of bringing him back from injury slowly, so expect a little bit of ramp-up time in the coming weeks. Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein shared the frontcourt in this one, with the latter logging 26 minutes. The minutes splits between the two bigs will be interesting once Holmgren is back to full health.
Chet Holmgren
OKC starting SGA, Wiggins, JDub, Chet, Hartenstein
Fri, Feb 7, 2025, 1:36 PM
Brandon Rahbar
The Thunder will start Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Aaron Wiggins, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein against Toronto on Friday.
Analysis: With Luguentz Dort out, Holmgren will return to the starting lineup in his first game since November. However, Hartenstein won't be returning to the bench. It's unclear if this is what the starting lineup will be moving forward, with Dort replacing Wiggins when he's back. However, it will be an interesting experiment for Mark Daigneault.

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