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Williams was also questionable ahead of Wednesday’s win over the Bucks, but he did not play. If JayWill has to miss another game, Kenrich Williams and Branden Carlson will benefit the most in terms of playing time. “Kenny Hustle” would be worthy of streaming consideration in deep leagues, but he should not be considered a must-add player.

The Thunder are without two players who started Monday’s win over the Cavaliers in Aaron Wiggins and Jaylin Williams. Dort will fill one of the voids in his return to action, with Mitchell filling the other. While Mitchell should already be rostered in some 12-team leagues, fantasy managers can afford to leave Dort alone.

Wiggins is dealing with right groin soreness, and he’ll join Isaiah Hartenstein, Alex Caruso, Jalen Williams and Jaylin Williams on the sideline. More playing time should be available for Ajay Mitchell, Cason Wallace and Isaiah Joe.

Williams exited Monday’s win over the Cavaliers during the first half with a left glute contusion. Kenrich Williams started the third quarter and finished with five points, four rebounds, three assists and one blocked shot. “Kenny Hustle” would not be worth the risk if JayWill remains out.

Jaylin Williams started this game in place of Jalen Williams, who is set to miss time with a hamstring injury. However, Jaylin exited early with a back injury, which resulted in Kenrich Williams starting the second half in his place. If Jaylin were to miss more than just the rest of this game, Kenny Hustle could start against the Bucks on Wednesday. He had a few productive starts last season, and even if he didn’t contribute a ton of value in this game, he would hold upside as a streamer in that scenario.

Williams got the starting nod in place of Jalen Williams, which was to help the Thunder match up better with the Cavs’ big frontcourt. Kenrich Williams will start in place of Jaylin Williams to start the second half and should receive a nice boost in playing time if he remains the starter beyond this game.

The Thunder will be without Jalen Williams (hamstring) for at least two weeks, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. Due to the matchup, JayWill moves into the starting lineup alongside Holmgren. Ajay Mitchell should still play plenty, but his fantasy ceiling is slightly lower since he won’t be starting on Monday.

Williams has not appeared in a game since December 13, but that may change on Sunday. While his playing time is unlikely to affect fantasy basketball, JayWill gives Oklahoma City another option to call on in the frontcourt with Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) out.

It has been nearly a month since Williams last appeared in a game. With Isaiah Hartenstein and Chet Holmgren also out for Friday’s game, Branden Carlson will play a lot against the Grizzlies.

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.