JANUARY 2•NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Vasilije Micic Quietly Establishing Rotation SpotThe Thunder’s euro-league star is starting to find consistent playing time.
Dorian Finney-Smith - Probable for TuesdayFinney-Smith is probable for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans with left knee soreness, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
ImpactFinney-Smith has been battling soreness in his knee for a while, and if he does take the floor Tuesday, it's possible he could be held out Wednesday against Houston for the second leg of the back-to-back set.
JANUARY 1•ROTOWIRE
Lonnie Walker IV - Won't play TuesdayWalker (hamstring) will not play in Tuesday's game against the Pelicans, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
ImpactThis will be the 16th straight game on the shelf for Walker, and he should be considered doubtful at best for Wednesday's game versus Houston. He's reportedly getting closer to a return, but he'll likely need to get in a full practice before he's cleared.
JANUARY 1•ROTOWIRE
NBA Betting Odds: OKC Thunder Climbs Future Championship OddsAs the season rolls on, the Thunder’s odds to win the NBA Championship continues to improve.
JANUARY 1•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
OKC Thunder Rookie Chet Holmgren Continues to Impress in Fourth Consecutive WinJust over 30 games into his NBA career, Chet Holmgren has already proven that he was well worth the No. 2 overall selection.
JANUARY 1•KANSASCITY.COM
Josh Giddey - Goes for 20 points in winGiddey produced 20 points (8-16 FG, 4-8 3Pt), six rebounds and five assists in 27 minutes during Sunday's 124-108 victory over the Nets.
ImpactGiddey is known for his ability to stuff the stat sheet on a game-to-game basis, but he stood out as a scorer Sunday and reached the 20-point plateau for the first time since Oct. 30, when he scored a season-high 21 points against the Pistons. Giddey remains extremely valuable in fantasy and is averaging 11.9 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game over his last 10 contests.
JANUARY 1•ROTOWIRE
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - Scores 24 with six assistsGilgeous-Alexander contributed 24 points (7-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 9-9 FT), four rebounds and six assists in 35 minutes during Sunday's 124-108 win over the Nets.
ImpactGilgeous-Alexander didn't feel the stat sheet as much as he's done it in past games, but he still posted a solid stat line while carrying the Thunder to victory. His streak of games with 30 or more points came to an end Sunday, but that shouldn't take away the fact that he's been an absolute stud for the Thunder across all formats.
JANUARY 1•ROTOWIRE
