Thunder's Cason Wallace: Very productive as starter
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Wallace ended with 11 points (4-10 FG, 3-9 3Pt), eight rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 118-104 win over the Mavericks.
This was one of Wallace's best all-around performances of the season as he made a strong case to remain with the starters. In 13 starts this campaign, Wallace has mostly been quiet with averages of 7.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists. Fantasy managers will want to see if he can string together some productive showings going forward.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Returning to starting unit
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Wallace is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Pelicans, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Wallace will return to the starting unit for this matchup while Isaiah Joe moves back to the bench. Wallace is averaging 7.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.8 steals per game in 11 appearances and 29.0 minutes per contest when deployed in a starting role.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Moving back to bench
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Wallace won't start Thursday against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
The Thunder have been rotating players at the starting wing spot alongside Luguentz Dort throughout the season, but Wallace appeared to be gaining traction on the top unit after starting each of the previous three contests. However, after Isaiah Joe posted 19 points off the bench in Tuesday's win over the Jazz, he'll be rewarded with a move to the starting five while Wallace moves to the second unit.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Starting Friday vs. Lakers
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Wallace is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Lakers, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Wallace will return to the starting lineup Friday after coming off the bench for the Thunder's last two games. In his eight starts this season, Wallace has averaged 6.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.9 steals over 27.9 minutes per contest.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Won't play against Golden State
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Wallace (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Warriors.
Wallace suffered a sprained right ankle against Sacramento on Monday and will remain out Wednesday. In the second-year guard's absence, Ajay Mitchell and Isaiah Joe are candidates to receive increased playing time. Wallace's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with the Lakers.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Sprains ankle Monday
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Wallace sustained a right ankle sprain in the third quarter of Monday's game against the Kings and will not return, Nick Crain of Forbes.com reports. He tallied four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound, one steal and one block across 15 minutes.
Wallace exited the game with 1:25 remaining in the third quarter after injuring his ankle on an inbound play. The 21-year-old will likely undergo further testing on the ankle. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Warriors.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Back to first unit with 13 points
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Wallace finished Tuesday's 110-104 loss to the Spurs with 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt), three rebounds, seven assists and one block in 34 minutes.
Wallace recorded a season-high seven assists in the loss. The team continues to experiment with the backcourt positions, but both Wallace and Aaron Wiggins appear to be better options than Isaiah Joe, who missed this game due to a calf injury.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Starting Tuesday
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Wallace will enter the starting lineup in Tuesday's game against the Spurs, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
With Isaiah Joe (calf) sidelined, Wallace will pick up his seventh start of the season. In six starts thus far, the 21-year-old has averaged 6.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.7 assists across 27.2 minutes per game.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Back to bench vs. Golden State
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Wallace is not in the Thunder's starting five for Sunday's game against the Warriors, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Wallace started Friday against the Rockets and finished with four points, five rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block over 23 minutes. Aaron Wiggins will start Sunday while Wallace retreats to the bench.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Returns to bench
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Wallace will exit the starting lineup Wednesday versus Denver, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Wallace will get supplanted by Isaiah Joe on Wednesday in an attempt to bring an influx of volume shooting for Oklahoma City's starting unit. Wallace is averaging 10.0 points and 2.0 assists in 24.0 minutes in his last two games off the bench.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Back in first unit
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Wallace will start Wednesday's game against San Antonio, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
After a one-game stint on be bench, Wallace returns to the starting five Wednesday in place of Aaron Wiggins. Wallace is averaging 6.0 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.7 steals across 25.3 minutes per game.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Starting vs. Chicago
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Wallace is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Bulls, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Wallace will move to the starting unit for this matchup, sending Isaiah Joe to the bench. Wallace came off the bench in the season opener against the Nuggets on Thursday, tallying four points and four rebounds across 23 minutes.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Serviceable production in start
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Wallace finished with five points (2-6 FG, 1-2 3PT), six rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in 22 minutes during Thursday's preseason win over the Hawks.
Wallace moved into the starting lineup after it was earlier announced that Isaiah Hartenstein would miss up to six weeks due to a hand fracture. Wallace was able to chip in across the board, something we should expect to see on a regular basis, especially with Hartenstein sidelined. Jalen Williams also suffered an ankle injury in the win, meaning Wallace's role could be even larger to begin the season.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Starting vs. Atlanta
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Wallace is in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Hawks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Wallace will enter the first unit for the preseason finale in place of Isaiah Hartenstein, who suffered a non-displaced fracture in his left hand in the Thunder's most recent game. Wallace made 13 starts and played every regular-season game as a rookie in 2023-24 and figures to contribute off the bench again in 2024-25.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Dealing with ankle sprain
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Wallace suffered a mild ankle sprain during Monday's preseason game against the Spurs, Nick Gallo of the Thunder's official site reports.
Wallace started Monday's game and had a decent showing, scoring nine points with seven rebounds, one assist and one steal in 26 minutes. It sounds like the injury is minor, but Wallace will be re-evaluated Wednesday morning before his status for the exhibition against the Rockets is determined.
Wallace will start at point guard Monday night against the Spurs.
Wallace will get to run with the first unit Monday while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (rest) gets the night off. Wallace was held out of Summer League play, so this will be a good opportunity for the young guard to get reps with some members of Oklahoma City's starting five.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Tallies three steals in win
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Wallace accumulated five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and three steals across 18 minutes during Saturday's 106-85 win over the Pelicans in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Wallace continued to be a pest on the defensive end of the floor, racking up three steals in the blowout victory. Despite coming off the bench, Wallace has been an impactful player for the Thunder, often used in situations for which defense is key. Game 4 will take place Monday, and the Thunder will look to wrap things up against an undermanned Pelicans outfit.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Lands another start
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Wallace is starting Sunday's game against the Hornets.
Wallace will make his third start in the last seven games, taking the place of Isaiah Joe alongside Josh Giddey in the backcourt. In 11 starts this season, Wallace has averaged 7.9 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Heads back to bench
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Wallace isn't in the starting five for Friday's game versus the Pacers, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Isaiah Joe will replace Wallace in the starting five Friday. The rookie Wallace is averaging 7.5 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.2 steals in 21.0 minutes across his last 10 appearances coming off the bench.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Gets starting nod
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Wallace is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Celtics, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Wallace will replace Jaylin Williams in the starting lineup Wednesday. The rookie guard is averaging 9.0 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 24.8 minutes across his last five appearances.
