Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Double-double against Spurs
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Holmgren notched 10 points (5-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one block across 31 minutes during Thursday's 117-102 loss to San Antonio.
The double-double was Holmgren's fifth of the season, and first since Nov. 11. The 23-year-old big looked none the worse for wear after leaving Tuesday's contest in the fourth quarter after getting popped in the face, and over his last 12 contests he's averaging 17.4 points, 7.8 boards, 1.4 threes, 1.3 assists and 1.3 blocks.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Nabs double-double in loss
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Hartenstein recorded 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and one steal over 24 minutes during Thursday's 117-102 loss to San Antonio.
The double-double was his eighth of the season and first since Nov. 15, and Hartenstein has recorded either double-digit points or boards, but not both at the same time, in eight straight games since then while dealing with a calf issue. The 27-year-old center also played two straight games for the first time since late November, suggesting he might be close to getting back in form.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Drops team-high 22 in loss
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Gilgeous-Alexander amassed 22 points (7-19 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal over 36 minutes during Thursday's 117-102 loss to the Spurs.
The reigning MVP continues to creep closer to history, scoring at least 20 points for an incredible 104 straight games -- he needs 22 more to tie Wilt Chamberlain's all-time record. Thursday's 22 points actually represented his worst production in December, as Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.2 points, 6.2 assists, 5.0 boards, 2.3 threes, 1.3 steals and 0.9 blocks on the month.
Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Won't play against San Antonio
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Dieng (calf) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Spurs, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Dieng will miss a third consecutive game due to a right calf strain, though his absence won't impact the Thunder's rotation all that much given that he was logging healthy DNPs prior to the injury. His next chance to play is Sunday against Philadelphia.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Not playing Christmas Day
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Williams (heel) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Spurs, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Williams is set to miss a fifth straight game due to a right heel injury. His next chance to play is Sunday against the 76ers, but there doesn't appear to be a clear timeline for his return.
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Thunder's Ajay Mitchell: Won't play Christmas Day
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Mitchell (concussion) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Spurs, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Mitchell will miss a second consecutive game while in the league's concussion protocol, which he'll look to clear in time to return for Sunday's game against the 76ers. Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe and Alex Caruso will continue to see more minutes off the bench in Mitchell's absence.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Cleared to play vs. San Antonio
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Holmgren (face) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Spurs.
Holmgren was forced to leave in the fourth quarter of Tuesday's loss to San Antonio due to a facial injury, but he has been cleared to play in Thursday's rematch. In eight games since Dec. 2, Holmgren has averaged 18.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.6 threes and 1.4 blocks over 26.8 minutes per game.
Wallace had four points (2-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt) and two rebounds over 25 minutes during Tuesday's 130-110 loss to the Spurs.
Wallace had arguably his worst performance of the season, as his overall fantasy value continues to fall. In 13 appearances over the past month, Wallace has barely been a top-130 player, averaging 6.8 points, 2.2 steals and 1.2 three-pointers. At this point, he should be viewed primarily as an elite steals streamer.
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Thunder's Branden Carlson: Role evaporates Tuesday
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Carlson produced one assist in two minutes during Tuesday's 130-110 loss to the Spurs.
Carlson barely touched the floor Tuesday, with his role severely impacted by the return of both Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein. While Carlson has shown some promise to begin his career, it appears as though he is a long way from being considered a viable fantasy asset outside of dynasty formats.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Exits early Tuesday
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Holmgren exited Tuesday's 130-110 loss to the Spurs with 7:08 remaining in the fourth quarter due to an apparent facial injury and did not return, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
Holmgren took a shot to the face from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and did not check back in after exiting the game. While it's unclear if Holmgren was available to return, the Thunder could have been taking a cautious approach considering the Spurs had a double-digit lead. The star big man's next opportunity to play will come in Thursday's rematch against San Antonio, and the Thunder are expected to provide an update on his status by Wednesday night.
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Thunder's Branden Carlson: Sliding to second unit
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Carlson won't start against the Spurs on Tuesday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
With the Thunder's regular starting five back at full strength, Carlson will move back to the second unit. While he could see the floor due to Jaylin Williams (heel) remaining sidelined, Carlson is not guaranteed significant playing time.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Coming off bench Tuesday
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Wallace is not in the Thunder's starting lineup against the Spurs on Tuesday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Wallace started 24 of the Thunder's first 25 regular-season games, but Tuesday will mark the third time in five games that he'll come off the bench as Oklahoma City goes with two big men in the starting lineup in Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein. Across eight games in December, Wallace has averaged 6.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.3 threes and 2.9 steals over 25.9 minutes per game.
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Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Will suit up Tuesday
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Wiggins (adductor) is available for Tuesday's game against the Spurs, Rylan Stiles of SI.comreports.
Wiggins will shed his questionable tag and return from a two-game absence due to a right adductor injury. Over his last five appearances, the 26-year-old forward has averaged 8.2 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 19.4 minutes per contest.
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Thunder's Ousmane Dieng: Out with calf strain
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Dieng is out for Tuesday's game against the Spurs with a strained right calf.
Dieng will be out for consecutive contests with the injury. He wasn't part of the Oklahoma City rotation in the prior three games, so Dieng's absence doesn't impact how the minutes will be distributed.
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Thunder's Alex Caruso: Removed from injury report
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Caruso (finger) is off the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Spurs.
Caruso missed Monday's game against the Grizzlies due to a sprained right finger, but the Thunder have cleared him to play Tuesday. He's averaged 5.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.7 steals in 19.3 minutes per contest across his last nine outings, limiting his fantasy appeal outside of swipes.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Another absence coming
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Williams (heel) will miss Tuesday's game against the Spurs.
Williams will be sidelined for a fourth straight contest and remains without a timetable for a return. His next chance to play comes in a rematch against the Spurs on Christmas Day.
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