Thunder's Cason Wallace: Gets four steals in victory
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Wallace accumulated eight points (4-13 FG, 0-5 3Pt), four rebounds, six assists and four steals in 30 minutes during Friday's 105-86 victory over Brooklyn.
Wallace continues his campaign to make an All-Defensive team with a four-steal effort against the Nets. He could have had a much better scoring tally if he had sunk any of his five three-point attempts, but his team cruised to victory nonetheless. Wallace also dished out six assists. With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Ajay Mitchell both out due to abdominal strains, Wallace will have a few more games of being the lead guard in OKC.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Poor showing in win
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Wallace ended with four points (2-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt), four rebounds and three assists over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 136-109 win over the Suns.
Wallace had a very quiet night for the Thunder, but he has a big opportunity to bounce back Thursday against the Bucks with a number of key players being held out. Through 52 appearances this season, Wallace is returning 10th-round value in nine-category fantasy basketball formats with 8.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 2.1 steals and 1.4 three-pointers.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Scores 23 points in loss
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Wallace posted 23 points (10-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and four steals in 34 minutes during Saturday's 112-106 loss to the Rockets.
Wallace started at point guard due to the absences of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) and Ajay Mitchell (abdomen), and Wallace embraced a sizable role on offense. However, his contributions were not enough to lift the Thunder to a win. Wallace has scored 20-plus points in two of his last four starts, and he should continue to see an uptick in usage rate for as long as the team's backcourt is depleted.
Wallace provided 27 points (9-14 FG, 7-11 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds and two steals across 30 minutes during Sunday's 121-111 victory over the Nuggets.
Wallace sizzled in a starting role, draining seven three-pointers on the way to the best performance of his three-year career. The Thunder continue to find solutions to deal with absences from elite players like Jalen Williams (hamstring), and Sunday was Wallace's turn to show his worth. It's difficult to predict who will blow up on the wing with options like Aaron Wiggins, Luguentz Dort and Kenrich Williams at the team's disposal. When the dust settles and the injured Williams makes his return, it will be interesting to see whether a true platoon between Dort and Wallace emerges.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Starting Sunday
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Wallace will start Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Wallace will return to the starting five Sunday, with Aaron Wiggins retreating to the bench. Over his last three starts, Wallace holds averages of 7.3 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 25.7 minutes per contest.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Iffy for Thursday
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Wallace is questionable for Thursday's game against Minnesota with left hip soreness.
Wallace is trying to keep his absence to a one-game minimum. With Alex Caruso (adductor) already ruled out, plenty of minutes on the wing would remain open to Luguentz Dort, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins if Wallace is unable to suit up Thursday.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Game-time call for Tuesday
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Wallace (hip) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans.
Wallace picked up the injury during Sunday's matchup against Toronto, and he's now in danger of missing additional game action. The team will likely wait to see how he fares during morning shootaround before providing another update on his status.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Won't return Sunday
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Wallace won't return to Sunday's game against the Raptors due to left groin soreness, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Wallace logged 16 minutes in the first half but won't play in the second due to the groin issue. He'll finish with three points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and one assist. The 22-year-old guard's next opportunity to play will come Tuesday against the Pelicans.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Nabs four steals Wednesday
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Wallace notched nine points (3-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists, one block and four steals over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 122-102 win over the Bucks.
Third-year guard continues to make his mark at the defensive end of the court, regardless of whether he's in the starting five or part of the second unit. Wallace has recorded multiple steals in eight of 13 games (eight starts) since Christmas but has scored in double digits only once during that span, averaging 6.2 points, 3.2 boards, 1.9 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.2 threes in 24.4 minutes.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Heading to bench
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Wallace is not starting in Monday's game against the Cavaliers, per Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com.
Aaron Wiggins is instead joining the first unit to offer more length. Wallace is trending down of late from a fantasy standpoint, as he hasn't scored in double figures since the Dec. 29 win over the Hawks.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Rejoining starters
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Wallace is starting Saturday's game against the Heat, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Wallace will draw the start Saturday as the Thunder elect to shake up the starting five. Aaron Wiggins will retreat to a bench role in a corresponding move.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Headed to bench
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Wallace will come off the bench for Thursday's game in Houston, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
With Luguentz Dort (foot) back in action, Wallace will shift back to the second unit. As a reserve this season, Wallace owns averages of 4.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.9 steals per game.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Starting Sunday
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Wallace is in the Thunder's starting lineup against the Heat on Sunday, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Wallace will make his 31st start of the season Sunday after being cleared to return from a one-game absence due to a toe injury. He has averaged 5.9 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.1 threes and 2.1 steals over 25.1 minutes per game over his last 15 outings (eight starts).
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Out with toe soreness
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Wallace (toe) won't play in Friday's game against Memphis, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Wallace is nursing toe soreness, making his status day-to-day prior to Sunday's matchup with the Heat. Luguentz Dort, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins should see enough playing time to warrant streaming consideration in most leagues for the undermanned Thunder on Friday.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Shifting to bench
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Wallace isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Hornets, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Wallace will retreat to the bench after failing to do much across his last four starts, averaging 6.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals during this stretch. Aaron Wiggins will enter the starting five in Wallace's place.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Good to go
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Wallace (knee) will play in Sunday's game against Phoenix.
Wallace sustained a knee contusion in Friday's win over Golden State, but the injury won't force him to miss any time. The third-year guard has been cleared to face the Suns in Phoenix, where he'll look to make his fourth consecutive start due to Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) being sidelined.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Iffy for Sunday
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Wallace (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Suns.
Wallace exited Friday's win over the Warriors with a right knee contusion and didn't return, and he's being listed as questionable for Sunday's contest due to right knee soreness. If the 22-year-old guard is ultimately ruled out, Ajay Mitchell, Alex Caruso and Aaron Wiggins could all see increased playing time.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Coming off bench Tuesday
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Wallace is not in the Thunder's starting lineup against the Spurs on Tuesday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Wallace started 24 of the Thunder's first 25 regular-season games, but Tuesday will mark the third time in five games that he'll come off the bench as Oklahoma City goes with two big men in the starting lineup in Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein. Across eight games in December, Wallace has averaged 6.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.3 threes and 2.9 steals over 25.9 minutes per game.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Starting Monday
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Wallace is in the starting lineup for Monday's matchup with Memphis, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.
Wallace is getting the start with both Isaiah Hartenstein (leg) and Chet Holmgren (back) unavailable, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort, Jalen Williams and Branden Carlson. As a starter this season, Wallace owns averages of 8.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.4 steals per game.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Records five steals
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Wallace racked up five points (1-8 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, four assists and five steals across 29 minutes during Thursday's 122-101 win over the Clippers.
Wallace was back with the starters Thursday while Isaiah Hartenstein (rest) was sidelined, but that could change again Friday. Wallace's offense comes and goes, but he's been an elite source of steals this season with 2.4 swipes per contest.
