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Williams will come off the bench in Wednesday's exhibition against the Bucks, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Williams started for a resting Jalen Williams in Tuesday's preseason opener, but J Dub is back, so Williams will shift to the second unit. It will be tough for Williams to find meaningful minutes in Oklahoma City this season while the main guys are healthy.
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Thunder's Bennett Stirtz: Back to bench
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Stirtz won't start Wednesday's preseason game against the Bucks, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
With the Thunder resting most of their key players, Stirtz played a team-high 31 minutes in Tuesday's preseason loss to the Pelicans, scoring a game-high 15 points (6-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt) and adding six assists and five rebounds. However, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace back in action, the rookie will return to a reserve role.
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Thunder's Ajay Mitchell: Not starting Wednesday
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Mitchell is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's preseason game against Milwaukee, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Mitchell started in Tuesday's 116-110 loss to the Pelicans. However, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace and Alex Caruso starting Wednesday, Mitchell will head to the bench.
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Thunder's Jared McCain: Won't start vs. Milwaukee
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McCain won't start Wednesday's preseason game against the Bucks, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
McCain got the starting nod in Tuesday's preseason-opening loss to the Pelicans, though he'll shift to the second unit in the second leg of this back-to-back set. The Thunder will start Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Alex Caruso, Jalen Williams and Aday Mara on Wednesday.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Starting Wednesday
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Caruso will start in Wednesday's preseason matchup with the Bucks, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
The 32-year-old veteran did not suit up for Tuesday's preseason opener for maintenance reasons, but he's set to make his preseason debut Wednesday evening. He will likely have some minutes restrictions for the exhibition, though.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Good to go Wednesday
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Caruso (rest) is set to play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Bucks, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
Caruso sat out the Thunder's preseason opener but is set to return Wednesday. The veteran swingman saw a slight dip in playing time last season, averaging 6.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.3 steals in 18.2 minutes per game across 56 regular-season appearances.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Set for action Wednesday
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Wallace (rest) is in line to play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Bucks, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
Wallace appears set to play after missing the preseason opener. The swingman is vying for a larger role on the wing after the Thunder lost Luguentz Dort over the summer.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Set to play Wednesday
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Gilgeous-Alexander (not injury related) is set to play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Bucks, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
Gilgeous-Alexander isn't included on the list of Thunder players who'll be held out of Wednesday's contest. Chet Holmgren (quadriceps) and Isaiah Hartenstein (ankle) will remain on the inactive list, though the rest of Oklahoma City's projected starters for 2026-27 are expected to suit up.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Set to play Wednesday
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Williams (rest) is in line to play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Bucks, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
Williams appears primed for exhibition action after sitting out Oklahoma City's preseason opener. He was limited to 33 regular-season appearances while dealing primarily with wrist and hamstring issues in 2025-26, but Williams is healthy for the Thunder this fall.
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Thunder's Thomas Sorber: Out Wednesday
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Sorber (knee) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Bucks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Sorber remains a limited participant in training camp following September 2025 knee surgery. His next chance to make his preseason debut is Monday against the Hawks.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Ruled out Wednesday
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Holmgren (quadriceps) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against Milwaukee, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
It's unknown how severe the quad contusion is, though Holmgren is likely being held out for precautionary reasons. With Isaiah Hartenstein (ankle) and Jaylin Williams (heel) also sidelined against the Bucks, Aday Mara may make another start.
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Thunder's Nikola Topic: Ruled out Wednesday
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Topic (back) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Bucks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Topic is still ramping up after undergoing back surgery in mid-June, and he'll miss a second straight preseason game. His next chance to play in the preseason will come Monday against the Hawks.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Out with sore ankle
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Hartenstein (ankle) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Bucks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Hartenstein is sitting out once again with ankle soreness after missing the Thunder's preseason opener. His next chance for exhibition action is Monday against the Hawks.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Not playing Wednesday
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Williams (heel) is out for Wednesday's preseason game against the Bucks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Williams is one of several regular rotation players who won't be suiting up Wednesday. His absence will give rookie Aday Mara more minutes, and the Spaniard turned heads in Tuesday's game against the Lakers. Williams' next chance to play in the preseason will come against the Hawks on Monday, Oct. 12.
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Thunder's Josh Dix: Notches 11 points
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Dix finished with 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 116-110 preseason loss to the Pelicans.
Dix logged the second-most minutes among Oklahoma City's reserves and provided efficient perimeter shooting. The rookie guard faces significant competition for regular-season minutes on a deep Thunder roster but should continue receiving opportunities throughout the preseason.
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Thunder's Brooks Barnhizer: Puts up strong line
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Barnhizer finished with 12 points (4-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-5 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one block in 26 minutes during Tuesday's 116-110 preseason loss to New Orleans.
Barnhizer made the most of his opportunities offensively while also grabbing two offensive rebounds. The second-year wing received an extended look with several of Oklahoma City's regulars unavailable and will look to build on the performance throughout the preseason.
Williams scored nine points (3-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt) and compiled eight rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 18 minutes during Tuesday's preseason loss to the Pelicans.
The veteran forward got the start with the Thunder resting many of their key rotation players, and Williams took advantage with a well-rounded stat line. He's been a reliable member of the OKC bench brigade over the last six seasons, and in 2025-26, Williams averaged 15.3 minutes, 6.5 points, 3.3 boards, 1.4 assists and 0.9 threes during 56 regular-season contests.
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Thunder's Bennett Stirtz: Paces OKC during Tuesday's loss
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Stirtz played a team-high 31 minutes in Tuesday's preseason loss to the Pelicans, scoring a game-high 15 points (6-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt) and adding six assists and five rebounds.
The Thunder rested many of their key rotation players Tuesday, allowing Stritz to handle a big workload as part of the starting backcourt. The 16th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft won't be seeing that sort of role once the games begin to count, but he's getting a chance to show OKC that he can contribute if given a chance.
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Thunder's Aday Mara: Swats three shots in 18 minutes
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Mara recorded 12 points (5-5 FG, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and three blocks over 18 minutes in Tuesday's 116-110 preseason loss to the Pelicans.
Oklahoma City's No. 12 overall selection from the 2026 NBA Draft is loaded with upside, but he'll have a tough time finding consistent minutes while Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein are healthy. That said, he could make for an intriguing plug-and-play option on the nights the Thunder opt to rest some of their vets.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Getting start Tuesday
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Williams is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's preseason game against the Pelicans, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
The Thunder are resting all of their regular starters for this pre-season opener, and Williams will benefit from that to get the nod at power forward. The veteran will play in his ninth season in the NBA and seventh with the Thunder, and should have the same depth role he's had throughout his career in OKC.
