Wallace (undisclosed) did not return to Wednesday's 138-89 win over the Suns, and he'll be evaluated further Thursday, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Thunder head coach Mark Daignault didn't offer much of an update on Wallace's health postgame, but mentioned that the young guard will be checked out Thursday. Wallace logged nine points (4-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and four steals across 19 minutes. His next chance to play will come Saturday.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Another stellar outing
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Holmgren generated 24 points (9-13 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and three blocks across 25 minutes of Wednesday's 138-89 win over the Suns.
Holmgren has been unstoppable in the last two games, totaling 49 points, 17 rebounds and five blocks across 48 minutes. He's made 21 of his 28 shot attempts during that span. While the Thunder's dominance may occasionally limit his minutes played, his efficiency has offset that. In 21 games this season, Holmgren is averaging 18.8 points and 8.0 rebounds on 67.1 percent true shooting.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Efficient in blowout win
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Gilgeous-Alexander tallied 28 points (11-15 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight assists, two rebounds, two steals and one block over 27 minutes during the Thunder's 138-89 win over the Suns in Wednesday's NBA Cup quarterfinal match.
Gilgeous-Alexander was cleared to play Wednesday after missing one game due to left elbow bursitis. The injury didn't appear to impact the reigning MVP whatsoever, as he contributed to the Thunder's dominant win that saw all five OKC starters sit out of the fourth quarter. Gilgeous-Alexander's numbers this season are similar to what he produced during the 2024-25 regular season, though he's connecting on 56.2 percent of his field-goal attempts and 45.4 percent of his three-point tries, both career highs.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Heads to locker room
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Wallace went back to the locker room during Wednesday's game against Phoenix for undisclosed reasons, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Wallace intentionally fouled so he could depart the contest, but it's unclear what prompted the decision. While the guard is out, Alex Caruso and Ajay Mitchell could see more playing time.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Reverting to bench role Wednesday
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Williams is not in the Thunder's starting lineup against the Suns in Wednesday's NBA Cup quarterfinal, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Williams started in the Thunder's last two games and averaged 4.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.0 steals over 21.5 minutes per game over that span. Williams and Ajay Mitchell will both revert to bench roles Wednesday due to the returns of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luguentz Dort.
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Thunder's Ajay Mitchell: Shifts back to bench
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Mitchell isn't part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Suns, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Mitchell had started in two of OKC's last three games due to the absences of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luguentz Dort. However, both are healthy Wednesday, meaning Mitchell will rejoin the reserves. In 17 appearances with the second unit, Mitchell is averaging 14.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.4 steals across 25.2 minutes.
Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Listed out for Wednesday
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Hartenstein (calf) is out for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
The Thunder are expected to re-evaluate Hartenstein in the near future, but the 27-year-old center isn't ready for game action yet. Jaylin Williams should hang onto meaningful minutes for the time being.
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Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Won't suit up Wednesday
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Joe (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Joe will miss his third straight game due to a left knee contusion. With the 26-year-old swingman sidelined, Cason Wallace, Ajay Mitchell and Aaron Wiggins are candidates for increased playing time.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Absent from injury report
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Dort (adductor) is not listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
A right adductor strain cost Dort three straight games, but his omission from the injury report puts him in a position to return Wednesday. The expectation is that the 26-year-old will rejoin the starting lineup, which would likely send Jaylin Williams to the second unit. For the campaign, Dort has averaged 8.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.0 steals in 29.1 minutes per game over 15 regular-season outings.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Removed from injury report
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Caruso (quadriceps) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
After sitting out four consecutive games due to a right quadriceps contusion, Caruso is lined up for a return Wednesday. The veteran swingman will likely play his usual role off the bench. On the year, Caruso has averaged 5.7 points, 2.5 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 18.8 minutes per contest through 15 regular-season games.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Cleared from injury report
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Gilgeous-Alexander (elbow) is not listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Gilgeous-Alexander didn't play in Sunday's win over the Jazz due to left elbow bursitis, but he's all set to return Wednesday. The MVP candidate should push Ajay Mitchell back to the bench. For the campaign, Gilgeous-Alexander has averaged 32.8 points, 6.4 assists, 4.7 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 33.3 minutes per contest over 23 regular-season games.
Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Productive line off bench
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Williams ended with 11 points (4-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-4 FT), seven rebounds and six assists over 24 minutes during Sunday's 131-101 win over the Jazz.
Williams has now scored in double digits in back-to-back contests and has eased his way back after missing the first 18 games of the season with a knee injury. If Isaiah Joe (Knee) and Alex Caruso (quad) continue to miss time, Williams could have another impactful rotational role until one of the aforementioned sidelined players returns.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Hits four triples in win
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Dieng chipped in 14 points (5-7 FG, 4-5 3Pt), two rebounds and three assists across 26 minutes during Sunday's 131-101 win over the Jazz.
Dieng hit season highs in points and minutes played and was likely in for an extended run due to the blowout nature of the game. Dieng is not expected to be a regular rotation player for Oklahoma City, but if he is able to turn in efficient minutes like he did Sunday, he may be able to work his way up the depth chart.
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Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Hits for 19 against Jazz
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Wiggins finished with 19 points (6-9 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist over 20 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 131-101 win over Utah.
It's his best scoring effort in four games since returning in late November from a thigh injury. Wiggins still isn't seeing the same workload he was prior to getting hurt, but over the last three games, he's averaged 13.7 points, 2.7 boards, 2.3 threes, 1.3 assists and 0.7 steals in just 20.7 minutes a contest from the second unit while shooting 60.0 percent from the floor and 53.8 percent (7-for-13) from beyond the arc.
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Thunder's Branden Carlson: Strong showing off bench
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Carlson finished Sunday's 131-101 victory over Utah with 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 0-2 FT), six rebounds and one block across 24 minutes off the bench.
Two straight blowout wins, as well as the continued absence of Isaiah Hartenstein (calf), have allowed Carlson to play more than 20 minutes in back-to-back games for the first time this season, and he responded with a solid performance Sunday. The Thunder might be headed for a more competitive contest Wednesday against the Suns, but as long as Hartenstein remains sidelined, Carlson could have some appeal as a DFS punt play.
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