Wallace is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against New Orleans, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Wallace has struggled through Oklahoma City's first 11 games, connecting on just 26.7 percent of 2.7 threes per game. That being said, the Thunder are opting for a five-guard lineup Wednesday, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Isaiah Joe, Luguentz Dort and Jalen Williams rounding out the starting group.
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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 to bench
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Wallace won't start Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Wallace, Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe continue to take turns starting at shooting guard for the Thunder. Joe gets the chance Friday, sending Wallace to the bench. Wallace played exactly 23 minutes in each of his previous two appearances as a reserve this season.
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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: Slotted to bench
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Wallace will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Hawks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Wallace entered the starting lineup Saturday, but he will return to a bench role Sunday. Wallace holds averages of 6.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 26.0 minutes per game through his first two regular-season contests.
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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.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Scores 16 points off bench
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Wallace provided 16 points (6-9 FG, 4-4 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and one block over 32 minutes during Friday's 128-103 win over the Suns.
Wallace returned to the bench after making a spot start in the overtime loss over the Rockets on Wednesday, but that didn't stop him from producing a solid outing. The nature of his bench role limits his upside, but Wallace has started to show he can deliver regardless of his role in the rotation. He's scored in double digits in four of his last 10 appearances (one start).
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Scores seven points on four shots
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Wallace notched seven points (3-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and one rebound across 13 minutes during Tuesday's 119-112 victory over the Pelicans.
Wallace's five-game streak of games with at least two steals came to an end Tuesday evening, but he might be able to get things back on track Wednesday, as more minutes could be falling his way with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quad) sidelined. Wallace could be a low-end streaming option in deep leagues.
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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 right shoulder soreness, Nick Gallo of the Thunder's official site reports.
Wallace tallied eight points (3-8 FG, 2-7 3Pt), two assists, one rebound and one block in 18 minutes to begin Sunday's matchup, but he was ruled out for the remainder of the game just before the start of the fourth quarter. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available Tuesday against the Jazz.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Solid in start
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Wallace finished with 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 25 minutes during Friday's 126-106 win over Charlotte.
Wallace started while Jalen Williams (ankle) was inactive, but his contributions weren't needed in a contest during which Oklahoma City led throughout. He continues to bury threes, and his 42.3 percent clip leads all rookies with at least 100 attempts this season.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Starting Friday
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Wallace is slated to start at small forward in Friday's matchup with the Hornets, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
With Jalen Williams (ankle) sidelined, the Thunder will opt to go small by replacing him with Wallace in the starting lineup. The rookie has averaged 7.3 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists across seven games as a starter this season.