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Nique Clifford Traded to the Thunder
Sacramento Kings guard/forward Nique Clifford is being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder for two second-round picks, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The move sends Clifford back to the franchise that selected him 24th overall in 2025 before dealing him to Sacramento on draft night. The 24-year-old had fallen out of the Kings' rotation, logging just 50 minutes across eight games this season after averaging 8.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists as a rookie. Oklahoma City is missing Jalen Williams (leg), Cason Wallace (shoulder), and Chet Holmgren (knee), giving Clifford a chance to compete for reserve minutes, though Ajay Mitchell and Jared McCain remain ahead of him in the fantasy pecking order.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Jaylin Williams Set to Miss Second Straight Game
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Jaylin Williams (back) has been ruled out for Friday's NBA Cup game against the Memphis Grizzlies with lower-back spasms. Williams also missed Wednesday's win over Cleveland and will now sit for a second straight game. The 24-year-old is averaging 2.9 points and 4.1 rebounds this season. With Chet Holmgren (knee) and Jalen Williams (leg) facing lengthy absences, Aday Mara should remain heavily involved after averaging 6.4 points and 5.6 rebounds so far. Kenrich Williams and Micah Peavy should also continue seeing extra minutes while Oklahoma City works through its depleted frontcourt.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Alex Caruso Ends Three-Game Absence Wednesday
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Alex Caruso (ankle) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers after missing three straight contests. Caruso sprained his right ankle against Phoenix on Oct. 26 but is ready to return to a Thunder team still missing Jalen Williams (leg) and Cason Wallace (shoulder). The 32-year-old averaged 9.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.8 assists through four games before getting hurt. Caruso should have plenty of opportunity while Oklahoma City remains short-handed, and his return could cut into Jared McCain's recent workload.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jaylin Williams Iffy for Wednesday Against Cleveland
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Jaylin Williams (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to lower back spasms. Williams made his first start of the season in Monday's 117-112 win at Cleveland, finishing with three points in 20 minutes while shooting 1-for-6 from the field. He is averaging 2.9 points and 4.0 rebounds this season, but Oklahoma City remains thin up front with Chet Holmgren (knee) sidelined for 8-to-10 weeks. If Williams sits, Aday Mara, Kenrich Williams, and Micah Peavy could all pick up additional minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Pours in Season-High 43 Points
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in a season-high 43 points in Monday's 117-112 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, adding three rebounds, eight assists, two steals, and one block in 38 minutes. He shot 14-for-35 from the field and buried the go-ahead three with 32.6 seconds remaining. The 35 attempts matched a career high as Oklahoma City leaned heavily on him with Jalen Williams (leg), Chet Holmgren (knee), Cason Wallace (shoulder), and Alex Caruso (ankle) sidelined. With several key pieces still unavailable, Gilgeous-Alexander should continue carrying a massive offensive workload in Wednesday's rematch with Cleveland.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Dalen Terry Agrees to Two-Year Deal with Thunder
Free-agent guard/forward Dalen Terry has agreed to a two-year deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The former No. 18 overall pick spent training camp with Golden State before being waived in October and now gives a depleted Thunder roster another perimeter option. Jalen Williams (leg) and Cason Wallace (shoulder) are out long-term following surgery, while Alex Caruso (ankle) has also been sidelined. Terry averaged 4.1 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 12.4 minutes across 14 games with Philadelphia last season. He may get a chance to crack the rotation while Oklahoma City is short-handed, but Ajay Mitchell and Jared McCain remain ahead of him for fantasy purposes.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Thunder Back Out of Ochai Agbaji Signing
The Oklahoma City Thunder are no longer signing free-agent guard/forward Ochai Agbaji, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Oklahoma City had agreed to bring in the 26-year-old on Friday but is now re-evaluating how to use its open roster spot after Chet Holmgren (knee) was ruled out for eight to 10 weeks. With Jalen Williams (leg) and Cason Wallace (shoulder) also facing lengthy absences, the Thunder may look for more frontcourt help instead. Isaiah Hartenstein should remain heavily involved, while rookie Aday Mara has already shown some promise with an 11-point, 10-rebound double-double against Phoenix. If Oklahoma City adds another big, Mara's path to regular minutes could get tighter.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Ochai Agbaji Signs with Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder are signing guard/forward Ochai Agbaji to fill their open roster spot, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The move gives Oklahoma City another wing option after Jalen Williams (leg) and Cason Wallace (shoulder) underwent surgery. Agbaji averaged 5.1 points and 2.3 rebounds across 62 games with Toronto and Brooklyn last season before being waived by New York ahead of this season. He shot just 18.5 percent from three with the Raptors, though he connected at a 39.9 percent clip in 2024-25. With Oklahoma City short on healthy wings, Agbaji should get a chance to compete for rotation minutes, but his shooting will need to improve for him to hold onto them.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Cason Wallace to be Re-Evaluated Before Regular Season Ends
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Cason Wallace (shoulder) underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum and will be re-evaluated before the end of the 2026-27 regular season, the team announced. Wallace led the NBA with 150 steals last season while averaging 1.9 per game and earning All-Defensive Second Team honors. His absence leaves Oklahoma City without one of its best perimeter defenders for an extended stretch. Ajay Mitchell has already taken on more responsibility, including a career-high 30-point game against Phoenix, while Jared McCain should also continue seeing steady minutes in the backcourt.
Source: Clemente Almanza
Source: Clemente Almanza
Chet Holmgren Out at Least 8-10 Weeks
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren (knee) will miss at least eight to 10 weeks after undergoing a biological treatment for a small patellar tendon tear, according to Marc Stein. Holmgren had been sidelined since Oct. 25 with what the Thunder initially called patellar tendinitis. The 24-year-old averaged 12.0 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks through three games before the injury. Isaiah Hartenstein has responded with three straight double-doubles and should remain a strong source of rebounds. Aday Mara should also stay in the mix for regular bench minutes, with his rebounding and shot-blocking giving Oklahoma City another option inside.
Source: Marc Stein
Source: Marc Stein
Ajay Mitchell Cleared to Play Wednesday
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (ankle) will play Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks, coach Mark Daigneault said, per Clemente Almanza of USA Today. Mitchell entered the day questionable after spraining his ankle following Monday's win over Phoenix, when he scored a career-high 30 points on 10-for-16 shooting. He is averaging 16.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.8 assists through four games, and Oklahoma City still needs plenty from him with Jalen Williams (leg), Cason Wallace (shoulder), and Alex Caruso (ankle) unavailable. That should keep Mitchell involved offensively alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander even if his scoring cools off from Monday's career night.
Source: Clemente Almanza
Source: Clemente Almanza
Alex Caruso Expected to Miss Time With Ankle Sprain
Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports that Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (ankle) is expected to miss time due to a right ankle sprain, with no clear timeline for his return. The 32-year-old suffered the injury when Dillon Brooks landed on his ankle late in the second quarter of Monday's 125-114 win over Phoenix. Caruso finished with nine points, two rebounds and three assists in nine minutes. With Caruso ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against Dallas, Josh Dix and Bennett Stirtz, who both logged more than 20 minutes Monday, could continue seeing increased playing time in OKC's depleted rotation.
Source: Clemente Almanza
Source: Clemente Almanza
Ajay Mitchell Questionable Against Dallas
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Mitchell hurt his right ankle during Monday's win over Phoenix, where he scored a career-high 30 points on 10-for-16 shooting in his first start of the season. The third-year guard is averaging 16.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.8 assists through four games. With Jalen Williams (ankle) and Cason Wallace (shoulder) facing lengthy absences, Mitchell has a clear path to heavy minutes once healthy. If he sits Wednesday, Jared McCain and rookie Bennett Stirtz could take on more work with Alex Caruso (ankle) also unavailable.
Source: Clemente Almanza
Source: Clemente Almanza
Chet Holmgren to Miss Second Straight Game
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks with right patellar tendinitis. It will be his second straight absence after averaging 12.0 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks through three games. Isaiah Hartenstein should continue to handle the bulk of the center minutes, while rookie Aday Mara is worth a look after posting 11 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, and two blocks in 20 minutes against Phoenix. Kenrich Williams should also stay more involved in the frontcourt, but Mara's rebounding and shot-blocking give him the stronger short-term fantasy appeal.
Source: Clemente Almanza
Source: Clemente Almanza
Alex Caruso Leaves Game Early with Ankle Injury
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (ankle) did not return to Monday's 125-114 win over the Phoenix Suns after suffering a right ankle sprain. The 32-year-old was injured when Dillon Brooks came down on his ankle late in the second quarter and finished with nine points, two rebounds, and three assists in nine minutes while going 3-for-5 from three. With Jalen Williams (ankle, fibula) and Cason Wallace (shoulder) already sidelined, Oklahoma City's perimeter depth is getting tested. Bennett Stirtz and Josh Dix both logged more than 20 minutes Monday and could stay in the rotation if Caruso misses Wednesday's game in Dallas.
Source: Brett Siegel
Source: Brett Siegel
