
OKC • Guard • #9
23 days ago
Caruso didn’t do much scoring, but the rebounds and blocked shots would make many post players proud, much less a guard like himself. He finished Friday’s defeat with season-highs in both categories. Caruso didn’t record any steals, but that’s the category in which he’s excelled recently. On Friday, his streak of four straight games with at least two steals came to an end, but he’s still averaging a career-high 1.8 per game.

OKC • Center-Forward • #7
23 days ago
After shining in Thursday’s rout of the Clippers, Holmgren was comparatively quiet on Friday. If there has been an issue for the 7-foot-1 forward/center over the last week, it has been the limited production in assists and steals. He’s averaged 0.7 assists and 0.3 steals over the past week, and Holmgren’s blocks average for the season is also down compared to his first two seasons. He remains a top-50 player for the season, but Holmgren has more to give.

OKC • Guard-Forward • #8
23 days ago
Williams didn’t have the best night shooting the basketball, but the more important takeaway was that he was available for both ends of Oklahoma City’s back-to-back. After logging 29 minutes in Thursday’s win over the Clippers, he played 32 minutes against the Timberwolves. J-Dub has been a third-round player since returning to game action, which aligns with his Yahoo! ADP (26). Oklahoma City begins its Week 10 slate with a Monday/Tuesday back-to-back, and that should not be an issue for Williams.

OKC • Guard • #2
23 days ago
Another day, another 30-point stat line for the reigning NBA MVP. Gilgeous-Alexander has scored at least 30 points in 21 of the 26 games he’s played this season, and all that his stat line lacked on Friday was a three-pointer. As expected, SGA continues to rank among the elite in fantasy basketball, with only Nikola Jokić and Victor Wembanyama being more valuable. Oklahoma City is done for Week 9, but the champs play four games in Week 10.

SAS • Forward-Center • #1
23 days ago
Wemby led San Antonio in scoring and recorded a double-double for the first time in over a month while only playing 22 minutes. He came off the bench again, but he once again dominated during his minutes on the floor. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said before the game that Wemby wasn’t on a specific minutes restriction, but they wanted to be mindful of his minutes. He could’ve played longer if the game was closer, which is a good sign for his continued progression.
Source: Steph Noh

SAS • Guard • #5
23 days ago
This was the second straight game that Castle put up this exact stat line. Seriously. The only difference was one fewer field goal attempt and one fewer free throw attempt in this one. Castle could’ve been more productive in both if the scores were closer, and Sunday’s game in Washington doesn’t provide much optimism for a closer outing. Castle has been effective, but he only played 24 minutes after playing 25 minutes on Thursday. They play the Thunder twice next week, so Castle’s minutes should go up for those games at least.

SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
23 days ago
Vassell led the Spurs starters in scoring in a homecoming game for him. He also played a team-high 27 minutes, which was limited by the lopsided score. Vassell played well in this game, and he’s averaging 19.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 3.7 triples per game over his last three outings. He’ll look to keep it going in Washington on Sunday to wrap up the week.

OKC • Guard • #21
23 days ago
Wiggins will not be available after playing 23 minutes off the bench in Thursday’s win over the Clippers. Multiple players, including fellow reserves Alex Caruso and Isaiah Joe, can absorb the minutes that would have gone to Wiggins.
Source: NBA Injury Report

OKC • Forward • #6
23 days ago
Williams is set to miss another game with right heel bursitis. The 25-year-old power forward’s absence isn’t enough to impact fantasy basketball for the Thunder’s rotation much with Isaiah Hartenstein off the injury report.

OKC • Guard • #21
23 days ago
Wiggins has had some good performances lately with Luguentz Dort and Alex Caruso out of the lineup. With both of those guys back now, Wiggins is still in the Thunder’s rotation, but won’t play enough to be worth rostering in most fantasy leagues.
SAS • • #
24 days ago
Harper came off the bench and led the Spurs with 24 points in 23 minutes against the Wizards Thursday. The 19-year-old point guard continues to impress after being made the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Harper isn’t quite a standard league option yet with all the options ahead of him on the Spurs, but that could change by the end of the year.

OKC • Guard-Forward • #8
24 days ago
Williams recorded his third 20-point game in eight appearances this season on Thursday. The good news for fantasy managers is that he’s been immediately productive in multiple categories despite having his start to the season delayed until late November. Over the last two weeks, Williams has been a top-25 player in nine-cat formats, which aligns with his Yahoo! ADP. Friday’s game against the Timberwolves will be Oklahoma City’s first back-to-back since Williams’ return, so consider him questionable for that one.

OKC • Center-Forward • #7
24 days ago
Oklahoma City’s “big three” of Holmgren, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams all scored at least 20 points in Thursday’s victory. Holmgren has scored at least 20 points in four of his last six appearances, providing third-round value in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. Chet did play both games of Oklahoma City’s most recent back-to-back in mid-November; hopefully, that bodes well for his availability for Friday’s game against the Timberwolves.

OKC • Guard • #2
24 days ago
The reigning MVP and his teammates got some welcome time off following their NBA Cup semifinal loss to the Spurs, and they looked relatively fresh on Thursday. Gilgeous-Alexander has scored at least 30 points in 20 of the 26 games he’s played this season, and he finished Thursday’s victory with a complete stat line. Oklahoma City completes its Week 9 slate with a game against the Timberwolves on Friday.

OKC • Guard • #11
25 days ago
Joe is available after missing the last four games with a left knee contusion. With Isaiah Hartenstein and Jaylin Williams out, there may be a few more minutes available to Joe, who can provide points and three-pointers. However, he is not a must-stream player.
Source: NBA Injury Report

OKC • Forward • #6
25 days ago
By itself, Williams’ absence would not affect fantasy basketball. However, with Isaiah Hartenstein also out, the Thunder need to account for the lack of two rotation post players. Branden Carlson is available, but even if he plays, the minutes won’t be enough to justify streaming him in any fantasy league.

OKC • Center-Forward • #55
25 days ago
Thursday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Thunder, who take on the Timberwolves on Friday. Hartenstein’s absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup, with Cason Wallace likely filling the void. While he may not offer much as a scorer, he doesn’t need to in order to provide solid fantasy value when allowed to start.
Source: NBA Injury Report

SAS • Forward-Center • #1
26 days ago
Wembanyama only played 25 minutes after playing 21 minutes in his first game back from a calf injury on Saturday. The 21-year-old power forward had an incredible stretch at the end of the third quarter where he scored 10 consecutive points. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough for the Spurs, who led by two at halftime, to secure a victory against the Knicks. Wembanyama and the Spurs will be back in action on Thursday against the Wizards.

SAS • Forward-Center • #1
26 days ago
Wembanyama still had 22 points and nine rebounds in 21 minutes in his return from a calf injury on Saturday against the Thunder. The 21-year-old’s minutes will look a lot like that again against the Knicks on Tuesday, according to Johnson. Luke Kornet started at center and played 24 minutes Saturday, but had just two points and eight rebounds.

OKC • Guard-Forward • #8
29 days ago
While Williams did not shoot the ball well on Saturday, fantasy managers will be pleased with the rebounds, assists and steals. His four pilfers were a season-high; Williams entered Saturday with seven steals across six appearances. J-Dub is providing third-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats, not far removed from his Yahoo! ADP (26). Unfortunately, the Thunder play just twice in Week 9, a Thursday/Friday back-to-back against the Clippers and Timberwolves.

OKC • Center-Forward • #55
29 days ago
Victor Wembanyama wasn’t the only post player making their return to action on Saturday. Hartenstein was back in the Thunder lineup after missing six games with a strained right calf, and his minutes were restricted. The 7-footer played 20 minutes and was productive, recording a complete stat line. Hartenstein doesn’t need a high usage to provide reliable fantasy value, but he is more “high floor” than “high ceiling.” Cason Wallace moved to the bench on Saturday, finishing with seven points, three rebounds, one assist, two steals and one three-pointer in 27 minutes.

OKC • Center-Forward • #7
29 days ago
Holmgren didn’t have the best night shooting the basketball, but the foul line helped boost the final point total. Having to deal with Victor Wembanyama for portions of Saturday’s game didn’t help, but there’s no need for fantasy managers to have any concern about Holmgren. He’s still providing excellent value in eight- and nine-cat formats, proving to be slightly more valuable in the latter. The Thunder play twice in Week 9, starting with the Clippers on Thursday.

OKC • Guard • #2
29 days ago
While the Spurs made life difficult for Gilgeous-Alexander in some ways, he still extended his streak of games with at least 20 points to 97. The reigning MVP shot 1-of-7 from beyond the arc, and he committed a season-high five turnovers. Entering Saturday, SGA had just two games this season with at least four turnovers. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, the Thunder don’t have a good Week 9 schedule. They play twice, with a back-to-back on Thursday/Friday against the Clippers and Timberwolves.
Source: Daniel Thompson

SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
29 days ago
Vassell led the way for the Spurs in what was a balanced scoring effort, with four players scoring at least 22 points in Saturday’s victory. And he needed the slump-buster, having totaled 13 points on 3-of-15 shooting in the Spurs’ prior two games. Vassell’s performance on Saturday was especially encouraging because it came with Victor Wembanyama available, even if the big man’s minutes were limited. For the season, Vassell is closing in on top-75 value in nine-cat formats, exceeding his Yahoo! ADP (97).

SAS • Guard • #5
29 days ago
The reigning Rookie of the Year took a beating on Saturday, finishing with both a bloody lip and a bloody nose, and he was also responsible for six turnovers. However, Castle’s turnover issues were limited mainly to the first quarter, as he and the other Spurs appeared to be pressing. Victor Wembanyama subbing in to begin the second quarter certainly helped calm some nerves. Castle has scored at least 20 points in seven games this season, and his scoring average is nearly four points higher than his rookie year number (14.7). Next up for Castle and the Spurs are the Knicks in Tuesday’s NBA Cup final, which will not count toward team records or statistics.

SAS • Guard • #4
29 days ago
Fox was one of four Spurs to score either 22 or 23 points on Saturday, with the team rebounding from a brutal 0-of-11 start from three to hand Oklahoma City its second loss of the season. Fox has scored at least 20 points in 14 of the 17 games he’s appeared in this season, and he’s providing top-25 value in eight-cat formats. After Tuesday’s NBA Cup final against the Knicks, Fox and the Spurs will play three games over the final four days of Week 9. That’s good news for fantasy managers.

SAS • Forward-Center • #1
29 days ago
Wembanyama made his long-awaited return to the court on Saturday, but fans and fantasy managers had to wait a little longer than they expected. The Spurs did not play him at all in the first quarter, and Wemby logged just seven minutes in the second quarter. The goal was to ensure that Wembanyama’s minutes restriction would not be an issue in the fourth quarter, and the approach worked. He only needed 21 minutes to record an excellent stat line, showing why he’s considered one of the NBA’s premier talents. Tuesday’s NBA Cup final against the Knicks won’t count towards stats or fantasy basketball, but the Spurs will have three other games in Week 9.

OKC • Center-Forward • #55
29 days ago
Hartenstein is back after missing six games with a strained right calf, and he will start. In the lone change to the lineup that began Wednesday’s rout of the Suns, Cason Wallace heads to the bench. While he will remain in the Thunder rotation, Wallace’s fantasy ceiling is lowered with the lineup change.
Source: NBA Lineups

OKC • Center-Forward • #55
about 1 month ago
The Thunder will get their starting center back ahead of Saturday’s NBA Cup Semifinals matchup with the Spurs. While OKC has remained successful in Hartenstein’s absence, the defending champions will welcome him back as they may face Victor Wembanyama, who is likely to return from injury. Hartenstein is averaging 12.2 points, 10.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists across 19 games.
Source: Clemente Almanza

OKC • Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Saturday’s NBA Cup semifinal will be the third game Joe has missed due to a left knee contusion. With everyone else of consequence available for the Thunder, his minutes will be absorbed by Cason Wallace, Ajay Mitchell and Aaron Wiggins.
Source: NBA Injury Report

SAS • Forward-Center • #1
about 1 month ago
Saturday’s NBA Cup semifinal will be Wembanyama’s first game since November 14, and the Spurs will not take any chances with his health. He’ll be restricted in two ways: the Spurs will sub him out earlier than usual, resulting in shorter stints on the court, and his overall playing time will decrease. Luke Kornet will shift back into his usual backup center role, but his ceiling may be slightly higher than usual due to the restrictions the team is imposing on Wembanyama.
Source: Nick Gallo

SAS • Forward-Center • #1
about 1 month ago
Wembanyama will be a welcomed site on the court, as the Spurs will try to take down the red-hot Thunder, winners of 16 straight games. Wemby may face restrictions in his first game back as he works his way back into game shape. His return should mean fewer minutes for Luke Kornet and Julian Champagnie. Bismack Biyombo may fall completely out of the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report

SAS • Forward-Center • #1
about 1 month ago
When asked if Wembanyama could return against the Thunder Saturday, Johnson said, “Very much so.” He added that Wembanyama had a very intense workout Wednesday and his availability will depend on how he responds. Even if the 21-year-old center isn’t able to make it back on the floor this weekend, his return doesn’t seem far off, which is great news for fantasy managers.
Source: Jared Weiss

SAS • Forward • #30
about 1 month ago
Champagnie has played 29 minutes in each of the last two games since Stephon Castle returned from a hip injury. The 24-year-old small forward had played at least 35 minutes in three of the last five games before Castle returned. Castle played 27 minutes Wednesday, which will only increase with time and potentially cut into Champagnie’s minutes even more. He’s still worth holding in deeper formats for now, though.

SAS • Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Fox led the Spurs with a +21 in 31 minutes in the 132-119 victory over the Lakers on Wednesday. Stephon Castle, who returned from a hip injury Monday, played 27 minutes while Dylan Harper played 20 minutes off the bench. Castle’s minutes should only increase, meaning less of the offense will ultimately run through Fox, whose scoring is crucial with Victor Wembanyama (calf) still sidelined.

SAS • Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
After playing on a minutes limit in his return from a hip injury Monday, Castle erupted with a massive game in the win over the Lakers on Wednesday. The 21-year-old shooting guard was just four assists shy of a triple-double, posting a 30/10/6 line. Castle, last year’s Rookie of the Year, still only played 27 minutes Wednesday. His minutes and fantasy value should only increase going forward.

OKC • Center-Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Holmgren had his second game this season with at least four three-pointers, after making six three-pointers against the Hawks on October 25. The 23-year-old center has recorded at least eight rebounds in eight consecutive games as well. Holmgren also had at least 24 points in 25 minutes or less for the second consecutive game. He’s one of a few players on the Thunder that might have better numbers if the team didn’t have so many blowouts.

OKC • Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Gilgeous-Alexander showed once again that he’s one of the top players in the entire league on Wednesday. The 27-year-old point guard dropped 28 points on 15 attempts and only three free throws. The Suns were no match for the Thunder so Gilgeous-Alexander’s night was over after 27 minutes played. Oklahoma City is on an historic pace with a 24-1 record to begin the season.

SAS • Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
McLaughlin is set to return after missing over a month with a hamstring injury. With De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper all available, it’s unlikely McLaughlin will see significant minutes in his first game back.
SAS • • #
about 1 month ago
Bryant was added to the injury report with an illness Wednesday afternoon, but is ultimately active against the Lakers. The 20-year-old power forward had four points in eight minutes in Monday’s win over the Pelicans. He’s not worth rostering yet in most fantasy leagues.
SAS • • #
about 1 month ago
Bryant is a late addition to the injury report, and if he is unavailable for the NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup, Keldon Johnson and Jeremy Sochan would each likely take on a few extra minutes. However, that won’t make much of an impact on the Spurs’ rotation.
Source: Paul Garcia

SAS • Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
McLaughlin has a chance to return after missing over a month. However, with De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper all healthy, his role will be minimal, if he sees the floor at all.
Source: Paul Garcia.

SAS • Forward-Center • #1
about 1 month ago
Wemby had a chance to play against Los Angeles after practicing this past weekend, but the Spurs will wait at least one more game. Luke Kornet will start at least one more game, where he hasn’t met expectations as a streamer.
Source: Paul Garcia

OKC • Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Caruso will return from a four-game absence, where he will play a role off the bench on the wing. In a game with extra stakes due to the NBA Cup, Caruso could end up seeing a bump in minutes. However, with how deep OKC is, he has been difficult to rely on for fantasy production this season.
Source: NBA Injury Report

OKC • Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Dort will be back after a three-game absence. Jaylin Williams started OKC’s last two games, but he will likely be pushed to the bench with Dort healthy. With Isaiah Hartenstein still out, Williams should still play a large role off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report

OKC • Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
SGA will be back after a one-game absence with an elbow injury. He’ll assume his typical spot in the starting lineup for the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup, which will push Ajay Mitchell back to the bench, though Mitchell will still play a large reserve role.
Source: NBA Injury Report

OKC • Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Joe will miss a second straight game, but with Luguentz Dort and Alex Caruso both back, his minutes will likely be divided up by those two, as well as Ajay Mitchell, Aaron Wiggins and Cason Wallace.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • • #
about 1 month ago
Two of the three 2025 lottery picks playing in Monday’s contest came up big for their respective teams. While New Orleans’ Derik Queen recorded the more impressive stat line, Harper got the last laugh, as his shot with 9.1 seconds remaining gave San Antonio the lead for good. With Stephon Castle (hip) back in the lineup, the rookie guard still played 26 minutes, which bodes well for his opportunities moving forward. Harper remains a deep-league option at best, but he has the tools required to change that in time.

SAS • Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Unsurprisingly, the Spurs had Castle on a minutes restriction in his return from a hip injury that sidelined him for nine games. However, the reigning Rookie of the Year was productive in his 23 minutes on the floor. Castle’s restriction ensured Julian Champagnie of solid minutes, as he logged 29 and finished with 17 points, six rebounds, three assists, two steals and five three-pointers. We’ll see if the minutes split is similar on Wednesday when the Spurs face the Lakers, but deep-league managers who were streaming Champagnie should consider holding onto him.

SAS • Forward • #40
about 1 month ago
While the Spurs used a balanced scoring effort to leave New Orleans with a three-point victory, there were stretches in which Barnes was asked to take the lead. The veteran forward answered the call, scoring 24 points after totaling 18 on 7-of-19 shooting in his previous two appearances. Rostered in 20 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Barnes has provided 10th-round value in eight-cat formats, exceeding his ADP (139) by a decent margin. Next up for the Spurs is an NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup with the Lakers on Wednesday.

SAS • Center-Forward • #40
about 1 month ago
Castle is back in the Spurs’ lineup after missing nine games, resulting in Julian Champagnie heading back to the bench. Castle’s minutes may be restricted, so Champagnie will undoubtedly play rotation minutes. Also, Kornet has been upgraded from questionable to available after missing Friday’s loss to the Cavaliers with a sprained ankle.
Source: NBA Lineups

SAS • Center-Forward • #40
about 1 month ago
Kornet missed Friday’s game against the Cavs, but the Spurs are expecting him to suit up on Monday, even if he is still officially listed as questionable. With Victor Wembanyama (calf) doubtful, Kornet should get at least one more game as a starter.
Source: Jeff McDonald

SAS • Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Castle has been sidelined since November 16, but prior to that, he had been playing incredibly well despite De’Aaron Fox’s return to the lineup. Castle may have his minutes managed in his first game back after a multi-week absence, but he will eventually push Julian Champagnie back to the bench. Dylan Harper may also lose out on a few minutes with Castle back. Monday’s game will be the first time that Castle, Fox and Harper will be available at the same time this season.
Source: Jeff McDonald

OKC • Guard-Forward • #34
about 1 month ago
Williams isn’t always in a position to provide tangible fantasy value. However, the combination of blowout victories and some key injuries has freed up additional minutes for “Kenny Hustle.” He’s played at least 17 minutes in three straight games, with Sunday’s performance being the most productive. How much he plays moving forward depends partially on the availability of Isaiah Hartenstein, who has missed the last five games with a strained calf. There’s no need to add Williams ahead of what may be a two-game week for the Thunder, but he’s worth keeping an eye on in deeper leagues.

OKC • Guard • #21
about 1 month ago
Sunday’s performance was the best for Wiggins since returning from an adductor strain that sidelined him for 11 games. And this was the third outing in which he made at least five three-pointers. Shooting 60 percent from the field, Wiggins has provided top-100 fantasy value over the past week, receiving a boost due to the absences of Luguentz Dort and Alex Caruso. He’ll continue to have added value if those two can’t play in Wednesday’s NBA Cup quarterfinal against the Suns.

OKC • Guard-Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
In his fifth appearance of the season, Williams recorded a season-high point total on Sunday. The only thing missing from his final stat line was a blocked shot, but that should not concern any fantasy managers. Thus far, Williams is providing third-round fantasy value in eight-cat formats, which isn’t far away from his Yahoo! ADP of 26. Next up for J-Dub and the Thunder is an NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup with the Suns on Wednesday.

OKC • Center-Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (elbow) getting the night off, Holmgren was one of the players Oklahoma City relied on for added production on Sunday. However, with the Thunder blowing Utah’s doors off, he only played 23 minutes. Given Holmgren’s final line, there are undoubtedly some fantasy managers wondering what he could have done against a more formidable opponent. Next up for Oklahoma City is an NBA Cup quarterfinal against the Suns on Wednesday.

SAS • Center-Forward • #40
about 1 month ago
Kornet did not play in Friday’s game against the Cavaliers, resulting in Bismack Biyombo moving into the starting lineup. With Biyombo and Kelly Olynky combining to play 16 minutes on Friday, neither will be worth the risk if Kornet remains out on Monday. San Antonio was willing to go small for extended periods, with Jeremy Sochan spending some time at the five.
Source: Paul Garcia

SAS • Forward-Center • #1
about 1 month ago
While Wembanyama returned to practice on Sunday, he has not yet reached the point where he can play in games. The next opportunity for him to play will be on Wednesday when the Spurs visit the Lakers in an NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup. As long as he’s healthy, Luke Kornet will be the starter until Wemby returns.
Source: Paul Garcia

SAS • Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
McLaughlin’s continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball, especially with Stephon Castle being questionable for Monday’s game. There’s no reason to consider rostering McLaughlin in fantasy leagues.
Source: Paul Garcia