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Otega Oweh (Achilles) will miss the entire 2026-2027 season after tearing his Achilles tendon on Tuesday against the Pacers.

The hope was that this wasn’t the case after the injury happened on Tuesday, but it was unfortunately so. Otega had surgery Wednesday on his ruptured right Achilles tendon. He was known as a driver in college with an NBA body. Considering he is a player who is physical and very athletic, the hope is that it doesn’t impact his athleticism when he gets back on the court. Otega wasn’t likely to impact redraft leagues this season, but its a bummer for those holding in dynasty.
Jared McCain

OKC Guard #3

Jared McCain led the Thunder with 20 points (6-of-13 FGs), two rebounds, two assists, one steal and six three-pointers in a 114-112 overtime win over the Pacers on Tuesday.

McCain led Oklahoma City in scoring in just 19 minutes in the overtime win. Sam Presti already hyped him up before the preseason began, and he has shown why during the preseason, having now hit 13 triples across three games. When the team is fully healthy, his role will likely be too limited for him to make an impact for fantasy managers, but it should be large enough for him to be an important piece in OKC’s rotation.
Aday Mara

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Aday Mara provided a boost off the bench with 10 points (4-of-5 FGs), four rebounds, one assist and three blocks against the Pacers on Tuesday.

Mara came off the bench with Isaiah Hartenstein making his preseason debut, but he was still able to make a solid impact in his 19 minutes. Mara has been productive during the preseason, and with Chet Holmgren (quad) and Jaylin Williams (heel) having been sidelined for the preseason so far, there is a chance Mara ends up playing a large role early on behind Isaiah Hartenstein. It’s a situation worth monitoring with the regular season set to start in just one week.
Brooks Barnhizer

OKC Guard #23

Brooks Barnhizer notched 20 points (8-of-23 FGs, 2-of-2 Fts), eight rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two three-pointers in Monday’s exhibition against the Hawks.

Barnhizer is on a two-way contract, and even with the players Oklahoma City traded during the offseason, he’s unlikely to get the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball. However, nights like Monday can open the door for a longer look, especially if the Thunder are shorthanded on the wings.
Aday Mara

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Aday Mara amassed 17 points (4-of-9 FGs, 9-of-12 FTs), 10 rebounds, six assists and five blocks in Monday’s exhibition against the Hawks.

After not missing a shot in either of Oklahoma City’s first two preseason games, Mara’s hot streak ended on Monday. However, the rookie center still had a good night, recording a double-double along with six assists and five blocks. Mara’s regular-season minutes will depend on Isaiah Hartenstein’s and Jaylin Williams’ availability, but he’s looked good in the preseason.
Bennett Stirtz

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Bennett Stirtz accumulated 26 points (9-of-16 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), four rebounds, five assists and six three-pointers in Monday’s exhibition against the Hawks.

With a home game scheduled for Tuesday, the Thunder kept most of their key contributors home rather than sending them to Atlanta. Stirtz started and showed why he was a first-round pick in June, knocking down six of nine three-point attempts. With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander running the show, Stirtz is unlikely to get the minutes needed to be a factor in redraft leagues. But he’s a must-roster player in dynasty formats, especially as the price of contending continues to rise for Oklahoma City.
Alex Caruso

OKC Guard #9

Alex Caruso amassed 12 points (4-of-6 FGs, 0-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, two assists, one block and four three-pointers in Wednesday’s exhibition against the Bucks.

With Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein sitting, Caruso made his first appearance of the preseason as a starter. The veteran wing shot well, hitting four of his six three-point attempts in 17 minutes. While Caruso has been a solid member of the Thunder rotation the last two seasons, injuries limited his fantasy impact. With the team trading Luguentz Dort, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins during the offseason, Caruso’s role takes on added importance, potentially pushing him back into fantasy relevance.
Ajay Mitchell

OKC Guard #25

Ajay Mitchell posted three points (1-of-5 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), three rebounds, five assists and one blocked shot in Wednesday’s exhibition against the Bucks.

On a night when three of Oklahoma City’s five projected starters were available, Mitchell came off the bench. Cason Wallace, the replacement in the starting lineup on most nights last season, started against the Bucks and appears likely to keep that role. However, this doesn’t mean fantasy managers considering Mitchell should panic. He showed last season that he can provide consistent category league value in a reserve role, and that shouldn’t change in 2026-27, especially with his playing time expected to increase.
Aday Mara

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Aday Mara produced 22 points (10-of-10 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), six rebounds, two assists and one block in Wednesday’s exhibition against the Bucks.

With Isaiah Hartenstein sitting out a second straight preseason game, Mara started alongside projected starters Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, and Jalen Williams on Wednesday. The rookie looked very comfortable in that role, meshing well with the Thunder playmakers in the two-man game. Mara didn’t miss a shot from the field, and Oklahoma City posted a +22.5 net rating when he was on the court. How valuable the rookie is in redraft leagues will depend on Hartenstein and Chet Holmgren’s health, with iHart limited to 47 regular-season games last season.
Cason Wallace

OKC Guard #22

Cason Wallace accounted for seven points (2-of-8 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, six assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer in Wednesday’s exhibition against the Bucks.

Like Oklahoma City’s other projected starters, Wallace sat out the team’s preseason opener on Tuesday. He logged 18 minutes on Wednesday, dishing out six assists without committing a turnover. Wallace didn’t have a great night shooting the ball, but he did a little bit of everything else. He was the fifth starter on most nights last season when Oklahoma City was down a man, and it appears Wallace will be a full-time starter following the trade of Luguentz Dort. That makes him a more appealing option within the first 100 picks in standard drafts.