Category: Injury report

Full injury report for Sunday’s Thunder vs. Bucks matchup

Full injury report for Sunday’s Thunder vs. Bucks matchup.

The Oklahoma City Thunder travel to face the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. The marquee matchup will feature two of the best teams in the league.

The Thunder (49-20) enters the contest with a clean bill of health. Ousmane Dieng (G League assignment), Keyontae Johnson (G League two-way) and Adam Flagler (G League two-way) are all out. Olivier Sarr (G League two-way) is questionable.

The Bucks (45-25) also enter with a healthy roster. Giannis Antetokounmpo (hamstring tendinopathy) and Khris Middleton (ankle sprain) are probable.

In their last contest, the Thunder extended their win streak to four with a blowout win over the short-handed Toronto Raptors on Friday. OKC continues to keep pace for first place in the Western Conference.

Meanwhile, the Bucks collected a close win over the struggling Brooklyn Nets on Thursday.

This is the first of two matchups between the Thunder and Bucks during these final few weeks of the regular season.

Tipoff from Milwaukee is set for 6 p.m. CT.

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Full injury report for Friday’s Thunder vs. Raptors matchup

Full injury report for Friday’s Thunder vs. Raptors matchup.

The Oklahoma City Thunder begin a three-game road trip when they face the Toronto Raptors on Friday. It’ll be the final matchup between the squads as Toronto has lost eight in a row.

The Thunder remain fully healthy — an impressive feat considering how late in the season it is. Ousmane Dieng (G League assignment), Keyontae Johnson (G League two-way), Adam Flagler (G League two-way) and Olivier Sarr (G League two-way) are all out.

Meanwhile, the Raptors will be short-handed as several of their top players will be out of action. They hope to rack up losses for high lottery odds.

Scottie Barnes (hand fracture) is out. RJ Barrett (personal reasons) is out. Immanuel Quickley (personal reasons) is out. Jakob Poeltl (torn finger ligament) is out. Chris Boucher (partiel torn MCL) is out. D.J. Carton (ankle sprain) is out.

In their last outing, Chet Holmgren’s 35 points led the Thunder to a double-digit win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. The Raptors lost in a blowout to the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday thanks to Domantas Sabonis’ triple-double.

This will be the season’s second matchup between the Thunder and Raptors. OKC survived a thriller and won in double overtime against Toronto on Feb. 4.

Tip off from Toronto is set for 6 p.m. CT.

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Full injury report for Wednesday’s Jazz vs. Thunder matchup

Full injury report for Wednesday’s Jazz vs. Thunder matchup.

The Oklahoma City Thunder return from a three-day break when they host the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. It’s the last contest between the two squads as OKC won two of the first three.

The Thunder (47-20) enters the contest with a clean bill of health. Adam Flagler (G League two-way) is out.

Meanwhile, the Jazz (29-39) have a lengthy injury report. They hope to keep their top-10 protected first-round pick. They’ve lost eight of their last 10 contests.

Lauri Markannen (quadriceps contusion, injury maintenance) is out. John Collins (facial contusion) is questionable. Jordan Clarkson (groin strain) is out.

Darius Bazley (G League assignment) is out. Kenneth Lofton Jr. (G League assignment) is out. Micah Potter (G League two-way) is out. Jason Preston (G League two-way) is out. Johnny Juzang (G League two-way) is out.

In their last contest, OKC escaped an upset with a close win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday.

The Jazz lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in two consecutive games with their latest loss on Monday.

Tipoff from Oklahoma City is set for 7 p.m. CT.

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Full injury report for Saturday’s Thunder vs. Grizzlies matchup

Full injury report for Saturday’s Thunder vs. Grizzlies matchup.

The Oklahoma City Thunder travel to take on the depleted Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. It’ll be the final matchup between the teams this season: OKC won the first two in blowouts.

The Thunder (46-20) have a clean injury report; their only absences are players with the G League’s OKC Blue.

Ousmane Dieng (G League assignment), Keyontae Johnson (G League two-way), Olivier Sarr (G League two-way) and Adam Flagler (G League two-way) are out.

Meanwhile, the Grizzlies’ (23-44) injury report rivals the length of a pharmaceutical receipt. It’s been a lost season for Memphis as it has dealt with a slew of injuries.

Ja Morant (shoulder labral repair) is out. Vince Williams Jr. (patellar tendonitis) is doubtful. Marcus Smart (finger tear) is out. Brandon Clarke (Achilles tendon repair) is out. Derrick Rose (groin, back recovery) is out.

Ziaire Williams (back, hip flexor strain) is out. Yuta Watanabe (personal reasons) is out. Scotty Pippen Jr. (shin soreness) is questionable. Lamar Stevens (adductor strain) is out.

Jaren Jackson Jr. (quad tendonitis) is questionable. Desmond Bane (ankle sprain) is questionable. Santi Aldama (elbow soreness) is questionable.

This game could mark the return of Bane, who was upgraded to questionable. He has been out for more than two months with an ankle sprain.

In their last contest, the Thunder wrapped a four-game homestand with a nice win over the Dallas Mavericks, who were without Luka Doncic, on Thursday. The win marked the return of Jalen Williams from a one-game absence due to an ankle sprain.

Meanwhile, the depleted Grizzlies suffered a double-digit loss to the lowly Hornets on Wednesday.

Tip off from Memphis is set for 7 p.m. CT.

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Full injury report for Thursday’s Mavericks vs. Thunder matchup

Full injury report for Thursday’s Mavericks vs. Thunder matchup.

The Oklahoma City Thunder finish a four-game homestand when they host the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday for a national television game. It’ll be the penultimate matchup between the two squads; each has one win in the season series.

The Thunder (45-20) welcome back Jalen Williams from a one-game absence due to an ankle sprain.

Ousmane Dieng (G League assignment), Keyontae Johnson (G League two-way), Olivier Sarr (G League two-way) and Adam Flagler (G League two-way) are out.

Meanwhile, the Mavericks (38-28) will be without Luka Doncic (hamstring soreness), who suffered the injury late in their win over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday.

Brandon Williams (wrist sprain), Olivier-Maxence Prosper (G League assignment), Greg Brown III (G League two-way) and Alex Fudge (G League two-way) are also out.

In their last contest, the Thunder struggled to make up for Williams’ absence in their loss to the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers dictated the pace and scored 73 points inside of the paint against OKC.

Last time out, Dallas scored 146 points and blew out OKC with its new trade deadline acquisitions on Feb. 10.

Tip off from Oklahoma City is set for 9 p.m. CT.

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Full injury report for Tuesday’s Pacers vs. Thunder matchup

Full injury report for Tuesday’s Pacers vs. Thunder matchup.

The Oklahoma City Thunder continue a lengthy homestand when they welcome the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday. It’ll be the first of two matchups this season between the two squads.

It’ll be a contest of two of the three best offensive-rated teams in the league this season, so expect lots of points to be scored.

The Thunder (45-19) enter the contest with one major player on their injury report. After exiting OKC’s blowout win over the Memphis Grizzlies, Jalen Williams (ankle sprain) is questionable.

Ousmane Dieng (G League assignment), Keyontae Johnson (G League two-way), Olivier Sarr (G League two-way) and Adam Flagler (G League two-way) are all out.

Meanwhile, the Pacers (36-29) will be without a couple of role players. Bennedict Mathurin (shoulder labral tear) and Doug McDermott (calf strain) are both out.

Oscar Tshiebwe (G League two-way), Isaiah Wong (G League two-way) and Quenton Jackson (G League two-way) are all questionable.

The Thunder have won three in a row. They hold a small lead for first place in the Western Conference standings. Meanwhile, the Pacers picked up a crucial win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday.

Tip off from Oklahoma City is set for 7 p.m. CT.

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Full injury report for Sunday’s Grizzlies vs. Thunder matchup

Full injury report for Sunday’s Grizzlies vs. Thunder matchup.

The Oklahoma City Thunder continue a lengthy homestand by welcoming in the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday. It’ll be the second matchup this season between the teams.

The Thunder (44-19) enter the contest with a clean bill of health. Nobody is listed on their injury report. In contrast, the depleted Grizzlies (22-42) have nearly their entire roster listed on their injury report.

Ja Morant (shoulder labral repair), Desmond Bane (ankle sprain) and Marcus Smart (finger tear) are the headliners who are out. They are joined by rotation players Brandon Clarke (Achilles tendon repair), Derrick Rose (groin, back recovery) and Ziaire Williams (back, hip flexor strain). For good measure, Yuta Watanabe (wrist sprain) and Scotty Pippen Jr. (lumbar disc bulge) are also out — a total of eight players.

John Konchar (ankle soreness) and Jordan Goodwin (Achilles soreness) are doubtful. GG Jackson (knee soreness) and Luke Kennard (knee soreness) are questionable.

The Thunder continue to fight for first place in the Western Conference.  They are in sole possession of it with a little more than a month left in the regular season. In their last contest, OKC overcame a 14-point deficit to get a win over the Miami Heat on Friday.

Meanwhile, the Grizzlies look to finish a lost season ruined by injuries. They lost to the Atlanta Hawks on Friday after Dejounte Murray scored a career-high 41 points.

Tip off from Oklahoma City is set for 6 p.m. CT.

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Full injury report for Friday’s Heat vs. Thunder matchup

Full injury report for Friday’s Heat vs. Thunder matchup.

The Oklahoma City Thunder start a four-game homestand when they welcome the Miami Heat on Friday. It’ll be the final matchup between the two teams this season; OKC picked up a road win on Jan. 10.

The Thunder (43-19) enter the contest with a clean bill of health. Despite getting kneed on the thigh during the last game, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wasn’t listed on the injury report.

Jaylin Williams is set to make his return from a three-game absence due to a knee sprain. Only Adam Flagler (G League two-way) is out.

Meanwhile, the Heat (35-27) have a few notable names on their injury report. Tyler Herro (foot medial tendinitis), Kevin Love (heel bruise) and Josh Richardson (shoulder surgery) are out.

Miami is on the second night of a road back-to-back. It lost to the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday.

Tip off from Oklahoma City is set for 7 p.m. CT.

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Full injury report for Wednesday’s Thunder vs. Trail Blazers matchup

Full injury report for Wednesday’s Thunder vs. Trail Blazers matchup.

The Oklahoma City Thunder complete a four-game road trip when they take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. It’ll be the final matchup between the squads; OKC won the first three.

The Thunder (42-19) enter the contest relatively healthy. The only notable absence is their backup big. Jaylin Williams (knee sprain) suffered an injury in their loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Ousmane Dieng (G League assignment), Keyontae Johnson (G League two-way) and Adam Flagler (G League two-way) are also out.

Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers (17-43) have an extensive injury report, with several notable players listed. Scoot Henderson (adductor strain) is out. Jerami Grant (quad contusion) is questionable. Deandre Ayton (hand sprain) is doubtful. Shaedon Sharpe (abdominal surgery) is out. Malcolm Brogdon (elbow tendinitis) is out. Matisse Thybulle (hip strain) is questionable. Toumani Camara (illness) is questionable. Robert Williams III (knee ligament tear) is out.

The Thunder look to bounce back from a blowout loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday.

The Trail Blazers have played better recently. In their last contest, Portland barely lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. Before that, they beat the Memphis Grizzlies twice.

The Thunder have won the first three matchups pretty convincingly. In their last meeting, OKC survived the upset with a close win on Jan. 23.

Tip off from Portland is set for 9 p.m. CT.

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Full injury report for Monday’s Thunder vs. Lakers matchup

Full injury report for Monday’s Thunder vs. Lakers matchup.

The Oklahoma City Thunder will travel to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday. It’ll be the second night of a road back-to-back for the Thunder. They won on Sunday against the Phoenix Suns.

The Thunder (42-18) enters the contest relatively healthy. The only notable absence is their backup big. Jaylin Williams (knee sprain) suffered an injury in their loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

Ousmane Dieng (G League assignment), Keyontae Johnson (G League two-way) and Adam Flagler (G League two-way) are also out.

Meanwhile, the Lakers (33-29) have a long list of injuries, but nobody notable will be out of action. LeBron James (ankle tendinopathy) is questionable. Anthony Davis (Achilles tendinopathy) is probable. Expect both to play.

Cam Reddish (ankle sprain) is probable. Christian Wood (knee effusion), Gabe Vincent (knee surgery), Jarred Vanderbilt (mid-foot sprain) and Colin Castleton (wrist fracture) are out.

Tip off from Los Angeles is set for 9:30 p.m. CT.

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