Oklahoma City Thunder DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren (lower leg) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He may be out for a second consecutive game due to a right lower leg contusion. If Holmgren doesn't play, the Thunder will have all their regular starters out on Friday. Jaylin Williams, Kenrich Williams, Branden Carlson, and Dillon Jones will presumably pick up the available frontcourt minutes.

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (nose) will not play on Friday against the Portland Trail Blazers. He is forced to take some time off due to a nasal fracture. Chet Holmgren (lower leg) may also miss the action, as he has been listed as questionable for the game, meaning Jaylin Williams may have to take on the bulk of the work at the center position. Kenrich Williams and Branden Carlson could also see time at the five position.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams (wrist) has been ruled out for Friday's meeting with the Portland Trail Blazers. He will exit the lineup due to a right wrist sprain. A number of the Thunder's regulars will get the night off against Portland, giving the likes of Alex Caruso, Isaiah Joe, and Aaron Wiggins a chance to shine. There's a strong possibility Williams will be good to go again when OKC wraps up this week's schedule against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (rest) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against the Portland Trail Blazers. OKC will rest its MVP candidate for the matchup, with back-to-back games against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on the horizon. With Jalen Williams (wrist) and Isaiah Hartenstein (nose) joining Gilgeous-Alexander on the sidelines, the Thunder's starting lineup will look significantly different against the Trail Blazers. Jaylin Williams, Aaron Wiggins, Alex Caruso, and Isaiah Joe will all have additional fantasy value Friday night.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (back) has been cleared to play against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. The talented sniper has missed a couple of games due to back soreness. Joe is averaging 9.4 points in his fifth NBA season, shooting 40 percent from downtown. The Grizzlies give up the fifth-most three-point attempts in the league, making this an attractive matchup for Joe.