Team Profile
Oklahoma City Thunder
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111.6 11thOffensive Rating
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99.5 30thDefensive Rating
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12.2 3rdNet Rating
2024 Team Stats
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Points per game116.4 6th
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Points per game Against103.8 24th
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Rebounds per game42.0 20th
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Assists per game25.5 16th
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (ankle) participated in the team's morning shootaround ahead of Tuesday's tilt versus the Indiana Pacers. Williams remains formally listed as questionable for action due to the sprained right ankle he suffered early in Sunday's blowout win over the Memphis Grizzlies, but fantasy managers can tentatively place him on the right side of the tag with this development. The 22-year-old two-way rising star is returning second-round numbers in nine-category leagues through his last dozen games, averaging 20.7 points, 4.3 assists, 4.0 rebounds, 1.8 treys, and 2.0 combined steals and blocks. Tuesday's clash features the highest implied point total (240.5) on the seven-game slate.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams (ankle) is questionable to play on Tuesday versus Indiana. The versatile 22-year-old hurt his right ankle in Sunday's matchup against Memphis, exiting the game after logging just 10 minutes. However, it looks like there is a possibility he won't have to skip any games. Williams has become a key cog for the Thunder, averaging 20.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 4.3 assists across his last 12 appearances. A meeting with the Pacers is always a great spot for players to boost their numbers. If Williams can't play, Gordon Hayward might get a chance to slide into the starting unit, with the likes of Isaiah Joe and Cason Wallace getting extra minutes off the bench.
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (ankle) landed awkwardly on a cameraman in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He promptly went back to the locker room and the team announced it was a sprained right ankle and he would not return to the game. Cason Wallace was the one to start in his place for the second half as the Thunder were having an easy time with the short-handed Grizzlies. It seems more than likely that Williams will miss at least one game with a sprained ankle, but the official report will probably come out on Monday. If that's the case, Wallace and Josh Giddey would both see more opportunities and could be solid streaming options.
Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (hamstring) is available ahead of Monday's game against the Sacramento Kings. This is good news after Caruso was listed as questionable ahead of this game. However, Caruso will be able to suit up for the second straight game. He hasn't been a great fantasy asset lately, but his defensive ability does help. Fantasy managers who have Caruso rostered can go ahead and get him in their lineups.
Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Sacramento Kings. This is concerning as the Bulls are already thin at the guard spot right now. The absence of Caruso would mean players such as Dalen Terry and Onuralp Bitim would see increased run. Andre Drummond registered 17 points and 26 rebounds when starting for Caruso on Wednesday. Fantasy managers should consider Drummond a strong streaming option with the Bulls banged up.