CASON WALLACE NEWS

Very productive as starter Wallace ended with 11 points (4-10 FG, 3-9 3Pt), eight rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 118-104 win over the Mavericks.

Impact This was one of Wallace's best all-around performances of the season as he made a strong case to remain with the starters. In 13 starts this campaign, Wallace has mostly been quiet with averages of 7.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists. Fantasy managers will want to see if he can string together some productive showings going forward.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Returning to starting unit Wallace is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Pelicans, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Wallace will return to the starting unit for this matchup while Isaiah Joe moves back to the bench. Wallace is averaging 7.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.8 steals per game in 11 appearances and 29.0 minutes per contest when deployed in a starting role.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Moving back to bench Wallace won't start Thursday against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact The Thunder have been rotating the starter at shooting guard often this season, and Joe will earn the nod after posting 19 points off the bench in the win over Utah on Tuesday. Wallace is averaging 6.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game across 10 appearances off the bench this season.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday vs. Lakers Wallace is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Lakers, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Impact Wallace will return to the starting lineup Friday after coming off the bench for the Thunder's last two games. In his eight starts this season, Wallace has averaged 6.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.9 steals over 27.9 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Wednesday Updating a previous report, Wallace (ankle) isn't on the injury report for Wednesday's game versus the Warriors.

Impact Wallace is set to play Wednesday despite suffering a sprained right ankle against Sacramento. The 21-year-old guard is averaging 5.5 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.7 steals in 24.8 minutes across his last 10 appearances.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Golden State Wallace (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Warriors.

Impact Wallace suffered a sprained right ankle against Sacramento on Monday and will remain out Wednesday. In the second-year guard's absence, Ajay Mitchell and Isaiah Joe are candidates to receive increased playing time. Wallace's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with the Lakers.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down Monday Wallace sustained a right ankle sprain in the third quarter of Monday's game against the Kings and will not return, Nick Crain of Forbes.com reports. He tallied four points (2-4 FG...

Impact Wallace exited the game with 1:25 remaining in the third quarter after injuring his ankle on an inbound play. The 21-year-old will likely undergo further testing on the ankle, though his next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Warriors.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Monday Wallace will come off the bench in Monday's game against the Kings, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact With Isaiah Hartenstein (hand) making his first start since returning from injury, Wallace will slide to the bench. In his last five outings (four starts), the 21-year-old guard has averaged 5.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.2 steals across 28.0 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Monday Wallace will come off the bench in Monday's game against the Kings, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact With Isaiah Hartenstein (hand) making his first start since returning from injury, Wallace will slide to the bench. In his last five outings (four starts), the 21-year-old guard has averaged 5.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.2 steals across 28.0 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Back to first unit with 13 points Wallace finished Tuesday's 110-104 loss to the Spurs with 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt), three rebounds, seven assists and one block in 34 minutes.

Impact Wallace recorded a season-high seven assists in the loss. The team continues to experiment with the backcourt positions, but both Wallace and Aaron Wiggins appear to be better options than Isaiah Joe, who has struggled in early action.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday Wallace will enter the starting lineup in Tuesday's game against the Spurs, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact With Isaiah Joe (calf) sidelined, Wallace will pick up his seventh start of the season. In six starts thus far, the 21-year-old has averaged 6.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.7 assists across 27.2 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to bench Sunday Wallace is not in the Thunder's starting lineup Sunday against the Mavericks, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Wallace will retreat to the Thunder bench Sunday as Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins enter the starting lineup. Wallace started in each of the Thunder's last two games and averaged 5.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 3.0 steals over 27.5 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to first unit Wallace is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against New Orleans, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Wallace has struggled through Oklahoma City's first 11 games, connecting on just 26.7 percent of 2.7 threes per game. That being said, the Thunder are opting for a five-guard lineup Wednesday, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Isaiah Joe, Luguentz Dort and Jalen Williams rounding out the starting group.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench vs. Golden State Wallace is not in the Thunder's starting five for Sunday's game against the Warriors, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Wallace started Friday against the Rockets and finished with four points, five rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block over 23 minutes. Aaron Wiggins will start Sunday while Wallace retreats to the bench.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Wallace will exit the starting lineup Wednesday versus Denver, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Wallace gets supplanted by Isaiah Joe on Wednesday as an influx of volume shooting for Oklahoma City's starting unit. Wallace is averaging 10.0 points and 2.0 assists in 24.0 minutes in his last two games off the bench.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Joins first unit Wallace is starting Monday's game against the Magic, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Wallace has been in and out of the starting lineup to begin the 2024-25 campaign, and tonight is his turn to run with the first unit. He's finished with nine points across 29 minutes in each of his first two starts of the season.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Saturday Wallace is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Clippers, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Wallace, Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe have rotated in and out of the starting lineup through the first six games of the regular season, and Wiggins will get the start Saturday. Wallace is averaging 8.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 2.2 steals across 25.6 minutes this season.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Posts season-high 13 points Wallace closed with 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt), one rebound, three assists, one block and one steal across 23 minutes during Friday's 137-114 victory over the Trail Blazers.

Impact After starting the year converting just two of his first 12 three-point attempts, Wallace converted on three triples in Friday's blowout win. The second-year guard has tallied at least one steal in each of his five appearances, averaging 2.2 swipes across five contests to begin the 2024-25 campaign.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Wallace won't start Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Wallace, Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe continue to take turns starting at shooting guard for the Thunder. Joe gets the chance Friday, sending Wallace to the bench. Wallace played exactly 23 minutes in each of his previous two appearances as a reserve this season.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Back in first unit Wallace will start Wednesday's game against San Antonio, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact After a one-game stint on be bench, Wallace returns to the starting five Wednesday in place of Aaron Wiggins. Wallace is averaging 6.0 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.7 steals across 25.3 minutes per game.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Slotted to bench Wallace will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Hawks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Wallace entered the starting lineup Saturday but he will return to a bench role Sunday. Wallace holds averages of 6.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 26.0 minutes per game through two contests.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Chicago Wallace is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Bulls, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Wallace will move to the starting unit for this matchup, sending Isaiah Joe to the bench. Wallace came off the bench in the season opener against the Nuggets on Thursday, tallying four points and four rebounds across 23 minutes.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Team option exercised Wallace's third-year option for the 2025-26 season was picked up by Oklahoma City on Wednesday.

Impact Wallace figures to be a rotational staple of Oklahoma City's backcourt in the 2024-25 campaign. However, the Thunder exercising his option doesn't preclude him from being involved in potential trade talks.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Serviceable production in start Wallace finished with five points (2-6 FG, 1-2 3PT), six rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in 22 minutes during Thursday's preseason win over the Hawks.

Impact Wallace moved into the starting lineup after it was earlier announced that Isaiah Hartenstein would miss up to six weeks due to a hand fracture. Wallace was able to chip in across the board, something we should expect to see on a regular basis, especially with Hartenstein sidelined. Jalen Williams also suffered an ankle injury in the win, meaning Wallace's role could be even larger to begin the season.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Atlanta Wallace is in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Hawks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Wallace will enter the first unit for the preseason finale in place of Isaiah Hartenstein, who suffered a non-displaced fracture in his left hand in the Thunder's most recent game. Wallace made 13 starts and played every single regular season game as a rookie in 2023-24 and figures to contribute off the bench again in 2024-25.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE