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Hayes (shoulder) is available for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.

Hayes will shake off his questionable tag due to right shoulder soreness and return from a one-game absence. The big man should see significant burn Wednesday due to the absences of Jaren Jackson (knee) and Jusuf Nurkic (foot).

Markkanen (wrist) is out for Wednesday's tilt against the Spurs.

After being listed as questionable to suit up due to a right wrist sprain suffered in Utah's 110-105 loss to Memphis on Monday, Markkanen has been downgraded to out. With Jusuf Nurkic (toe) and Jaren Jackson (knee) both sidelined, Jaxson Hayes, Brice Sensabaugh, Kyle Filipowski and Svi Mykhailiuk are all candidates to earn more playing time.

Mitchell (ankle) will play Wednesday against the Mavericks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

With Alex Caruso (ankle), Cason Wallace (shoulder) and Jalen Williams (leg) all inactive, Mitchell should start and see major minutes for Oklahoma City. As a starter last season, Mitchell averaged 14.9 points, 3.8 assists, 1.3 triples and 1.3 steals per game on 49/42/88 shooting splits.

Marshall (illness) won't play in Wednesday's game against Oklahoma City.

Marshall will now miss his second consecutive contest, meaning his next opportunity to suit up will come Friday against the Rockets. Without Marshall on the floor, Max Christie, Walter Clayton and Morez Johnson should each see a few extra minutes versus the Thunder.

Martin (thumb) is available for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.

Martin is available to make his season debut after missing time with a right thumb sprain. However, he isn't guaranteed to see meaningful burn.

Hopkins won't start Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.

The rookie forward started the last two games in Cameron Johnson's (ankle) absence, though it'll be Trevon Brazile who replaces Johnson in the first unit Wednesday. Hopkins is still likely to see meaningful burn with the Nuggets shorthanded.

Irving (knee) is available for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.

Irving will shed his questionable tag due to left knee injury management and suit up for a second straight game. The veteran floor general is averaging 19.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.3 steals across 27.0 minutes per tilt through three regular-season appearances.

Brazile will start Wednesday against the Pelicans.

Brazile will replace Bryce Hopkins in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game, and he'll be joined by Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon and Nikola Jokic in the first unit. Brazile scored 17 points over 28 minutes in Saturday's 134-114 overtime win over the Pelicans, so it'll be interesting to see what he can do in a starting role in this rematch.

Williams (leg) underwent successful surgery Wednesday to "address a fractured left fibula and reconstruction of ankle ligaments following a fracture and dislocation." He will be re-evaluated before the end of the regular season, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.

Williams suffered the injury during Sunday's meeting with the Clippers and was taken off the court on a stretcher. It's unknown when the 25-year-old will be cleared to return, though the Thunder will presumably be overly cautious moving forward. Williams, who signed a five-year extension in July of 2025, has had a productive career, averaging 17.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.3 steals over 30.9 minutes per contest. However, after playing at least 69 regular-season games in his first three years in the league, he has appeared in just 36 in the last two seasons combined. With the Thunder having one of the deepest rosters in the NBA, the team may look for more minutes from Jared McCain, Jaylin Williams, and Kenrich Williams for the remainder of the 2026-27 campaign.

Niang is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with Minnesota, Nick Friedell of The Athletic reports.

Niang will get the spot start with Gui Santos (knee) unavailable, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Yaxel Lendeborg and Draymond Green. Niang has been struggling with his shot this season, converting just 34.5 percent of his field goal attempts and 16.7 percent of his long-balls.