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Caruso will be sidelined for a fourth straight game, as the Thunder look to snap a two-game skid and get back in the win column. With Caruso, Jalen Williams, and Ajay Mitchell unavailable, Cason Wallace (hip), if healthy, would be a nice streaming option for Tuesday’s contest. Kenrich Williams and Isaiah Joe could also see quality minutes and have opportunities to produce.

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 Saturday’s loss to the Heat with what was described at the time as a sore right thigh. He has since been diagnosed with a strained right hamstring and will be re-evaluated in a couple of weeks, according to the Thunder. This will be J-Dub’s second extended absence this season, as his debut was delayed because of offseason wrist surgery. Ajay Mitchell and Aaron Wiggins will figure more prominently in the rotation, with the former offering higher fantasy value.

J-Dub is dealing with a right hamstring strain that will cost him at least one contest. In his absence, more minutes should be available for Ajay Mitchell and Aaron Wiggins, among others. Oklahoma City sports a deep roster, so it’s unclear who will be the biggest beneficiary, but Mitchell has been the most consistent fantasy option in 2025-26.

Williams played 14 minutes during the first half before exiting with a sore right thigh, finishing with eight points, three rebounds, three assists and two three-pointers. J-Dub’s exit pushed Ajay Mitchell into the lineup to begin the third quarter.

It’s taken a little while for Williams to get going since making his season debut back in late November, but he’s scored at least 18 points in three of his last five games, while also averaging nearly seven helper per-game during that span. The 24-year-old’s numbers are down virtually across the board from last year’s stellar fantasy campaign but he’s still averaging 17.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.4 blocks through 21 games.

Playing without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren, among others, Friday’s game was one in which the Thunder appeared to be at a serious disadvantage. And they would trail by 21 points during the third quarter, seemingly underlining that assumption. However, Williams and the other available Thunder didn’t accept that, going on a 14-0 run to take the lead in the final minute. J-Dub didn’t score any of those 14 points, but his 26 beforehand helped Oklahoma City stay afloat. The Thunder end Week 12 with a home game against the Heat on Sunday.

Williams had a solid outing, functioning as OKC’s main facilitator on Wednesday. He led the Thunder in assists before finishing just shy of the 20-point mark in the overtime victory. Fantasy managers will hope for better shooting going forward, especially from the three-point line, to pair with the current level of playmaking he’s displayed for a second straight season. Finding his rhythm from deep would also help get his overall production up to where it was a season ago.

Williams connected on a game-tying jumper with nine seconds left in regulation but Suns superstar Devin Booker nailed a game-winning shot in the final seconds to snap the Thunder’s four-game win streak. The 24-year-old rising star has been extremely impressive since making his season debut back on November 28, delivering fifth-round fantasy value, averaging 17.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.4 blocks through 17 games.

Jaylin Williams (heel) is also out, so big minutes should be available for Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams in the frontcourt. Hartenstein’s absence shouldn’t be too concerning to fantasy managers, as he’s sitting out the second leg of a back-to-back set, which was an expected outcome due to his lingering calf injury.