The Oklahoma City Thunder saw Alex Caruso return to the lineup after missing ten games. The defensive ace discussed missing time and his recent injury.
The Oklahoma City Thunder made a massive trade for defensive ace Alex Caruso to tip-off the NBA offseason, swapping out Josh Giddey in a one-for-one deal with t
Kyrie Irving scored 25 points, Spencer Dinwiddie and P.J. Washington Jr. added 16 apiece and the Dallas Mavericks beat Oklahoma City 106-98 as Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander missed his first game of the season.
The veteran guard's absence Wednesday should continue to allow Cason Wallace to absorb meaningful playing time from the Thunder's starting lineup, making the latter a viable streamer for steals in fantasy leagues.
Joe, a 2020 second-round draft pick, joined the Thunder after being released just before the 2022-23 season and is averaging 8.8 points for the West's best team.
The Thunder are back to their small-ball era. The gap between Holmgren's injury and Hartenstein's return lasted over a week in Nov. 2024. OKC went 3-2 during that stretch when Jalen Williams slid down to the starting center spot. They will likely return to that plan over the next week as Hartenstein will be out for at least three games.
Since returning from a shoulder injury on Jan. 8, Cavaliers swingman Isaac Okoro has shot just 1-for-17 (5.9%) from three-point range.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is having a remarkable season and truly showing why he is one of the best players in the league and why OKC is a strong contender for the title.
It's Jalen Williams and the Thunder against Kyrie Irving and the Mavericks on Friday. OKC will be without star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is listed out with a right wrist sprain.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points and registered eight assists in three quarters as the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled over the Cleveland Cavaliers 134-114 in a matchup of teams with the best records.
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