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.
... See More... See Less
Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Returns to starting lineup
Rotowire
Joe is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Joe has been in and out of the starting lineup so far this season, and he'll have another shot with the first unit Wednesday, sending Cason Wallace to the bench. Joe is averaging 9.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game in his previous two starts this season.
Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Another absence coming
Rotowire
Williams (knee) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Nuggets.
Williams will miss his eighth straight contest to begin the season Wednesday while recovering from right knee surgery. The 28-year-old big man's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Houston.
... See More... See Less
Thunder's Ajay Mitchell: Sticks in rotation Monday
Rotowire
Mitchell finished with four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over 12 minutes during Monday's 102-86 win over the Magic.
Mitchell has seen the court in all seven games thus far this season, albeit in a limited role. He is averaging 4.0 points in 13.7 minutes per game, with the majority of his playing time coming in the final quarter of games. While it does appear as though he is going to be an every-night part of the rotation, it is unlikely he touches the floor when it matters.
... See More... See Less
Thunder's Alex Caruso: Muted role continues
Rotowire
Caruso recorded three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), five assists and one steal in 21 minutes during Monday's 102-86 win over the Magic.
Caruso's role coming into the season was up in the air, and given what we have seen to this point, it appears as though the Thunder are going to throw him out there for no more than 22 minutes per night. His impact on the defensive end goes without saying, as highlighted by his 2.3 combined steals and blocks per game. With the Thunder sitting atop the Western Conference and looking as though they are once again going to challenge for the title, it is hard to envisage Caruso's role changing anytime soon.
... See More... See Less
Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Fails to fire in win
Rotowire
Dort racked up six points (2-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and two steals in 28 minutes during Monday's 102-86 win over Orlando.
Dort strung together a few encouraging performances, but that came to an end Monday. Outside of the two steals, this is what we expect to see from Dort most nights. He should continue to start, but outside of some productive outbursts, his real-life value should outweigh what he can do on the scoresheet.
Wiggins is not in the Thunder's starting lineup for Monday's game against the Magic, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.
Wiggins got his second start of the regular season Saturday against the Clippers, and he finished that game with 12 points, five rebounds, two assists and three steals over 30 minutes. The Thunder have experimented with the starting five with Wiggins, Cason Wallace and Isaiah Joe, and Wallace will start Monday while Wiggins and Joe come off the bench.
... See More... See Less
Thunder's Cason Wallace: Joins first unit
Rotowire
Wallace is starting Monday's game against the Magic, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.
Wallace has been in and out of the starting lineup to begin the 2024-25 campaign, and tonight is his turn to run with the first unit. He finished with nine points across 29 minutes in each of his first two starts of the season.
Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Magic.
Williams has yet to make his debut in the 2024-25 campaign, and he will have to wait at least one more game to do so. The 29-year-old has no clear timetable for a return to game action as he recovers from right knee surgery, though his next chance to play will come Wednesday against Denver.
... See More... See Less
Thunder's Jalen Williams: Makes two-way impact Saturday
Rotowire
Williams totaled 15 points (5-16 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and two steals across 34 minutes during Saturday's 105-92 victory over the Clippers.
Williams has been a consistent scoring option for the Thunder this season, but he's firmly settled as the third option behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren. The efficiency could use some improvement, though, as Williams is shooting only 42.7 percent from the field while averaging 17.5 points per contest.
... See More... See Less
Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Pulls down 14 boards Saturday
Rotowire
Holmgren ended Saturday's 105-92 win over the Clippers with 10 points (3-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 14 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal in 29 minutes.
Holmgren didn't have his best shooting effort Saturday, as he struggled with the physicality of Ivica Zubac near the rim. However, Holmgren found other ways to contribute en route to reaching his third double-double of the season. Despite his noticeable two-way impact, Holmgren's shooting numbers have been trending in the wrong direction -- he's failed to surpass the 10-point mark in his last two outings while shooting 33.3 percent from the field in that span after delivering blistering numbers in his first four contests.
Gilgeous-Alexander finished Saturday's 105-92 win over the Clippers with 25 points (7-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 9-9 FT), three rebounds, nine assists and one block over 31 minutes.
Gilgeous-Alexander carried the Thunder to a solid win Saturday, and he posted an impressive line in both quantity and efficiency. The star point guard finished just one assist away from recording a double-double, but he does enough on both sides of the ball, even if he's not delivering double-digit dimes regularly. Through six appearances, Gilgeous-Alexander has only one double-double but is averaging 26.5 points, 6.7 rebounds and 6.5 assists per contest.
Joe will come off the bench against the Clippers on Saturday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Joe got the start against the Trail Blazers on Friday and finished with 12 points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals across 27 minutes. Aaron Wiggins will get the start Saturday while Joe and Cason Wallace come off the bench.
