Oklahoma City Thunder
Western Northwest
Nikola Topic is set to undergo surgery to repair a partially torn ACL. (Source: ThunderWire)
Fantasy Impact: Topic, who was drafted No. 12 overall by the Thunder back in June, will miss all of his rookie season. He suffered the injury in May and it was reported in early June that he partially tire his ACL.
Category: Injury Updates
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Aaron Wiggins have agreed to a new five-year, $47 million deal. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: After OKC declined his $2 million team option, Wiggins receives $45 million in new money, with a significant raise next season. He'll likely remain off the fantasy radar, but should remain a key role player off the bench.
Category: Transactions
The Oklahoma City Thunder declined the team option of Isaiah Joe. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The Thunder declined the team options of both Joe and Aaron Wiggins. They are expected to explore long-term deals with the both of them in July.
Category: Transactions
Alex Ducas of Saint Mary's has agreed on a two-way NBA deal with the Thunder. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Ducas played five years with Saints Mary's, averaging double-digit scoring in his third and fourth year with the team. He'll earn an opportunity as an UDFA with OKC.
Category: Transactions
The Thunder traded Lindy Waters III to the Warriors for the No. 52 pick in the NBA Draft. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Waters played limited minutes the past few seasons with OKC. He will likely remain off the fantasy radar.
Category: Transactions
The Oklahoma City Thunder traded for Alex Caruso with the goal to extend him. (Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Caruso is entering the final year of his deal and becomes eligible for a four-year, approximately $80M extension exactly six months from the date of his trade to OKC. It appears likely that the two sides will ultimately come to the agreement.
Category: Rumors
The Oklahoma City Thunder traded Josh Giddey to the Chicago Bulls for Alex Caruso. (Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Woj added that Chicago was determined to find a playmaker to replace Lonzo Ball, which is what they see in Giddey. He figures to see the ball in his hands more with Chicago while playing alongside Coby White, Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan.
Category: Transactions
Jalen Williams exited Game 3 versus the Mavericks towards the end of the third quarter with an apparent left leg injury. He returned to the bench after a brief visit to the locker room, then checked back in the game shortly after his return. (Source: Tim McMahon on X)
Fantasy Impact: Williams has been a key contributor to the Thunder when he's remained healthy. Since he was able to return to the game, it bodes well for his status moving forward, but it worth keeping an eye on the practice reports for Game 4.
Category: Injury Updates
Luguentz Dort is off the injury report for Friday's game against the Bucks. (Source: NBA Injury Report)
Fantasy Impact: Dort is set to return after he sat out Wednesday's game. This should move Cason Wallace back to his reserve role.
Category: Injury Updates
Gordon Hayward scored 18 points (6-8 FG, 2-3 3PT, 4-6 FT) to go along with one rebound and one steal in the 127-89 win for the Thunder over the Spurs.
Fantasy Impact: Hayward returned from a two-game absence to lead the second unit for OKC. He remains off the fantasy radar, but should bring a steady veteran presence to the team during the playoffs.
Category: Game Recaps
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 points (10-18 FG, 1-3 3PT, 5-5 FT) to go along with six rebounds and five assists in the 127-89 win for the Thunder over the Spurs.
Fantasy Impact: Gilgeous-Alexander played just 26 minutes in the blowout win for OKC. They still have an outside chance at the No. 1 seed in the West, so SGA should play at least one more game.
Category: Game Recaps
Jaylin Williams is available for Wednesday's game against the Spurs. (Source: Rylan Stiles on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Williams is set to return from a two-game absence. He remains off the fantasy radar in his reserve role.
Category: Injury Updates
Chet Holmgren scored 15 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3PT, 3-6 FT) to go along with nine rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks in the 112-105 win for the Thunder over Sacramento.
Fantasy Impact: Holmgren did not have a huge scoring night, but he found ways to make an impact in other ways. The rookie has recorded multiple blocks in three straight games.
Category: Game Recaps
Cason Wallace scored 12 points (4-9 FG, 0-3 3PT, 4-4 FT) to go along with one rebound, five assists, four steals and one block in the 135-100 loss for the Thunder against the Celtics.
Fantasy Impact: Wallace saw the spot start with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sidelined. He did commit four turnovers, but also notched four steals to go along with scoring in double figures. He remains worthy of being streamed in deeper leagues as long as SGA remains sidelined.
Category: Game Recaps
The Thunder are including Vasilije Micic and draft compensation in the deal where they acquired Gordon Hayward. (Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Micic was not in the rotation for the Thunder this season. He remains off the fantasy radar.
Category: Transactions
The Oklahoma City Thunder are finalizing a trade to send Tre Mann and Davis Bertans to the Charlotte Hornets for Gordon Hayward. (Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Bertans was playing just six minutes per game this season in Oklahoma City. He will likely remain off the fantasy radar in Charlotte.
Category: Transactions
The Oklahoma City Thunder are finalizing a trade to send Tre Mann and Davis Bertans to the Charlotte Hornets for Gordon Hayward. (Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Mann has been averaging under 10 minutes per game for the Thunder this season with Cason Wallace taking on a bigger role in the back court for them. He'll likely remain off the fantasy radar in Charlotte.
Category: Transactions
Ousmane Dieng (illness) is out for Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz. (Source: NBA Injury Report)
Fantasy Impact: Dieng came down with an illness and will not be able to play on Thursday. It must be spreading through OKC's locker room, as multiple other players were on the injury report because of an illness heading into the day. He doesn't get much playing time when active, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect his absence to change much from a fantasy standpoint.
Category: Injury Updates