Branden

Carlson

Holmgren, who last missed a game on December 22, will not play on Friday due to soreness in both shins. With Isaiah Hartenstein also out, Branden Carlson may be the next man up. He started that December 22 win over the Grizzlies, finishing with 11 points, three rebounds, two assists and three three-pointers in 25 minutes. While the fantasy upside is limited, Carlson is worth a look in deep leagues due to Oklahoma City’s depleted frontcourt.

Williams has not appeared in a game since December 13. With Isaiah Hartenstein also out, Branden Carlson has played rotation minutes off the bench. That said, there’s no need to consider streaming him.

Williams, who last appeared in a game on December 13, is still dealing with left heel bursitis. With Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) also out, Branden Carlson may play rotation minutes off the bench. He is not worth the streaming risk.

With Isaiah Hartenstein and Jaylin Williams out due to injury, Carlson has picked up rotation minutes over the last three games. After a solid effort in Wednesday’s blowout of the Trail Blazers, the second-year center recorded his second career double-double on Friday. While one must not read too much into what Carlson did against a depleted Warriors roster, all he can do is play against the players on the floor. There’s no need to add him right now, but he’s worth watching in the short term.

Due to left heel bursitis, Williams has not appeared in a game since December 13. With the Thunder also being without Isaiah Hartenstein (calf), Branden Carlson has moved into the rotation. However, he has not been productive enough to merit being streamed while Oklahoma City is down two rotation frontcourt players.

Wednesday’s game will be the second that Hartenstein has missed with a right soleus strain, which is concerning for fantasy managers. With Jaylin Williams (heel) also out, the minutes that would have gone to Hartenstein should be divided among multiple players, including starter Chet Holmgren and reserve Kenrich Williams. There’s a possibility that Branden Carlson could get into the rotation due to the matchup, but he is not worth streaming.

Williams has been sidelined since Dec. 13 and will remain out for another game. With Isaiah Hartenstein also sidelined, OKC will rely on Branden Carlson for the backup center minutes behind Chet Holmgren.

Williams has not appeared in a game since December 13, as he has been out with left heel bursitis. His absence does not significantly affect fantasy basketball, but it does make Branden Carlson the “break in case of emergency” post player if Isaiah Hartenstein or Chet Holmgren is limited.

Holmgren and Hartenstein are back after sitting out Monday’s win over the Grizzlies. Their returns mean that Cason Wallace and Branden Carlson head to the bench. While Wallace will remain in the rotation, there’s a high likelihood that Carlson will not.

The Thunder are without their top three big men, as Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein and Jaylin Williams are out due to injury. As a result, Carlson will make his first start as an NBA player. Given Oklahoma City’s lack of healthy post players and the Grizzlies not having Zach Edey, Carlson is worth a roll of the dice in deep leagues.