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OKC • Center • #15
5 days ago
Carlson got a second straight start, and he was incredibly productive in both. He contributed 49 points, 22 rebounds, six blocks and eight triples as a starter over the last two games. Carlson is on a two-way deal, and he spent most of the season in the G League. With Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein both healthy, Carlson won’t see the floor much outside of blowouts during the playoffs.
OKC • Guard • #44
5 days ago
Topić got his second straight start, which allowed him to record his second straight double-double. Having been diagnosed with cancer in October, Topić miraculously made his NBA debut in February, but he played a limited role up until the last two games. He still has plenty of upside, and he’ll likely be in the rotation for OKC next season. However, he won’t see the floor much during the playoffs.
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5 days ago
Sandfort signed a two-way deal with OKC in March, and this was just his fourth appearance. The Thunder already clinched the best record in the league, which led to him playing 28 minutes for a second straight game. He had a monster performance off the bench in this game, but he likely won’t see the floor during the playoffs. Still, it was an impressive performance, and he’ll certainly be kept around the organization.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
6 days ago
Gilgeous-Alexander, Williams and Joe remain out for Oklahoma City’s final regular-season game, as the outcome will not affect playoff seeding. Nikola Topić 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.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Shooting Guard • #22
6 days ago
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 Topić should remain in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #7
6 days ago
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.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Center • #15
7 days ago
Carlson has appeared in 72 games over the last two seasons with the Thunder, but hasn’t distinguished himself very much in his 9.1 minutes per game. That changed on Friday as he played 37 minutes and had a great game against the Nuggets. Carlson had 23 points, 12 rebounds and five assists. He’s still buried on the depth chart when the Thunder’s regulars are healthy and active.
OKC • Shooting Guard • #22
8 days ago
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.
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #55
8 days ago
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.
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
8 days ago
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.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
8 days ago
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.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Shooting Guard • #11
9 days ago
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.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
9 days ago
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.
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #7
9 days ago
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.
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
9 days ago
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.
Source: Law Murray
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
9 days ago
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.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Guard • #20
10 days ago
McCain played 16 minutes on Tuesday, as the reigning champs’ 36-point win led to a more even distribution of playing time. Twelve Thunder players logged at least 10 minutes on the night. McCain reached double figures in points for the first time since March 23 against the 76ers, with Oklahoma City’s return to full strength resulting in fewer opportunities for him off the bench.
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #7
10 days ago
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.
OKC • Shooting Guard • #11
10 days ago
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.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
10 days ago
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.
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
11 days ago
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.
Source: Rylan Stiles
OKC • Center and Power Forward • #7
12 days ago
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.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
12 days ago
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.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #9
13 days ago
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.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #5
13 days ago
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.
Source: Clemente Almanza
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
15 days ago
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.
OKC • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #5
15 days ago
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.
OKC • Shooting Guard • #11
15 days ago
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.
OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
15 days ago
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.
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
15 days ago
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.
Source: NBA Lineups