Wallace (shoulder) is listed as available for Friday's game against Charlotte.
Wallace will return to action after missing Wednesday's win over the 76ers due to a right shoulder strain. The 21-year-old combo guard has made eight appearances (five starts) in March, averaging 12.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.8 steals across 28.1 minutes per contest.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Iffy for Friday
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Wallace (shoulder) has been listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Wallace missed Wednesday's win against the 76ers due to a right shoulder strain and could miss a second straight game Friday against Charlotte. If he's ruled out, Oklahoma City could turn to Aaron Wiggins, Isaiah Joe and Alex Caruso to help shoulder the load.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Ruled out against Philadelphia
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Wallace (shoulder) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.
After starting the last three games for the Thunder, Wallace will sit out Wednesday against Philadelphia to nurse a right shoulder strain. Alex Caruso, Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe may see more time on the floor to help pick up the slack for Oklahoma City.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Listed questionable for Wednesday
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Wallace (shoulder) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.
Wallace is dealing with a shoulder injury, so the Oklahoma City backcourt could be severely undermanned Wednesday with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (rest) and Jalen Williams (ankle) already ruled out. The Thunder may have to divvy up the vacated minutes among Alex Caruso, Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe against Philadelphia.
Wallace racked up 20 points (9-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt), five rebounds and three steals across 36 minutes during Saturday's 113-107 victory over the Pistons.
Wallace delivered his best scoring performance of the year Saturday and did it when the Thunder needed him the most, as Oklahoma City escaped from Detroit with a tight six-point victory. Wallace has been moving in and out of the starting lineup in recent weeks, but he's been very productive overall while recording double-digit points in five of his seven appearances in March.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Starting Wednesday vs. Boston
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Wallace is in the Thunder's starting lineup against the Celtics on Wednesday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Wallace will make his 37th start of the season Wednesday (and fifth since the All-Star break) due to the absence of Jalen Williams (hip). Wallace has averaged 10.3 points, 3.2 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.6 steals over 26.8 minutes per game over his last 10 outings.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Season high in assists Monday
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Wallace contributed 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt), three rebounds, eight assists, one block and three steals in 29 minutes off the bench during Monday's 140-127 loss to the Nuggets.
The second-year point guard paced the Thunder in assists on the night, setting a new season high in the process. Wallace missed the last seven games before the All-Star break with a shoulder injury, but he's looked good since rejoining the lineup. Over his past 10 appearances, Wallace has averaged 10.3 points, 3.2 boards, 3.2 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.5 threes in 26.8 minutes a contest while shooting a cool 50.0 percent from the floor.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Will play against Denver
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Wallace (knee) has been cleared to play in Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
Wallace will return to the lineup for the Thunder on Sunday after missing Wednesday's win against the Trail Blazers with a bruised knee. In 54 games played this season, the 21-year-old guard is averaging 7.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.7 steals per game while shooting 45.4 percent from the field and 33.5 percent from deep.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Not playing Friday
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Wallace is out for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers due to a knee contusion, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Wallace is one of several regulars who won't be suiting up Friday for the Thunder, as they'll also be without the likes of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (rest), Jalen Williams (wrist), Lu Dort (knee) and Isaiah Hartenstein (nose). Wallace's next chance to return will be against the Nuggets on Sunday in the first leg of a back-to-back set.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Starting Wednesday
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Wallace will enter the starting five for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies. Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Wallace will fill Chet Holmgren's (lower leg) vacated spot in the first unit Wednesday. Wallace is averaging 7.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.7 steals across 29 minutes per game as a starter this season.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Leads second unit in victory
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Wallace recorded 14 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, four assists and three steals over 32 minutes during Monday's 137-128 win over the Rockets.
Wallace posted a team-high mark in steals while leading the second unit in scoring Monday. The 21-year-old finished as the club's third-leading scorer behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (51 points) and Jalen Williams (24 points). Wallace also racked up multiple steals for the 33rd time across 53 regular-season games. The second-year guard has started in three of his last five appearances, recording double-digit points in four of them.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Back to bench Monday
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Wallace is not in the Thunder's starting lineup against the Rockets on Monday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Wallace will cede his spot in the starting lineup Monday to Chet Holmgren, who missed Sunday's game against the Spurs due to an ankle injury. Wallace has started in three of the Thunder's last four games, and over that span he has averaged 13.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.8 steals over 31.8 minutes per game.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Plays well with 19 points
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Wallace ended Sunday's 146-132 win over the Spurs with 19 points (7-14 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal across 35 minutes.
This was Wallace's second best scoring performance of his career -- he set his career-high mark of 22 points over a year ago on March 24, 2024. Despite a 12.3 usage rate on the season, Wallace is on pace to return ninth-round value in nine-category formats for his balanced output. Through 52 regular-season games, Wallace is averaging 7.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.7 steals, 0.5 blocks and 1.1 three-pointers.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Back in starting role
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Wallace is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Hawks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Wallace came off the bench in the 129-121 win over the Nets on Feb. 26, recording 13 points, three rebounds, two assists and three steals across 30 minutes, but he'll return to the first unit Friday. Wallace has been limited to five appearances in February (two starts), averaging 8.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.6 steals per game in that span.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Slides back to bench
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Wallace will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Nets, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Wallace drew a spot start Monday due to the absence of Chet Holmgren (rest), but with Holmgren available, Wallace will return to a reserve role. Wallace delivered 12 points, six rebounds, one assist and one steal across 34 minutes during the start.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Entering starting five
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Wallace is starting Monday's game against the Timberwolves, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Wallace will enter OKC's starting lineup while Chet Holmgren gets a night off to rest. The former is averaging 4.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2.0 steals across 22.8 minutes in his last four games as a starter.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Solid line in return
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Wallace (shoulder) registered 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt), five assists, three rebounds and two steals across 22 minutes in Friday's 130-107 win over the Jazz.
Wallace was back in action after he had missed the Thunder's final seven games before the All-Star break due to a right shoulder strain. He had started in 14 of his previous 15 appearances, but Wallace came off the bench Friday and looks like he'll have to settle for a reserve role moving forward with the Thunder having recently welcomed Chet Holmgren back into the lineup. Wallace came through with a strong line Friday, but if he continues to be limited to around 20-to-25 minutes while the Thunder are at full strength, he'll have a tough time maintaining value in 12-team leagues.
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Thunder's Cason Wallace: Not on injury report
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Wallace (shoulder) is not on the injury report for Friday's game against the Jazz.
Wallace is set to return after a seven-game absence due to a shoulder problem. He has been alternating in the starting lineup, though now that both Isaiah Hartenstein and Chet Holmgren are back in the mix, Wallace might have to settle for a second-unit role going forward.
Wallace (shoulder) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Timberwolves.
Wallace's absence streak will extend to seven games Thursday due to a right shoulder strain. The 21-year-old guard's next chance to suit up will come after the All-Star break against Utah on Feb. 21.
