ISAIAH JOE NEWS

Won't play vs. Indiana Joe (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Pacers, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.

Impact Joe will miss a second consecutive game to start the 2025-26 campaign, as he continues to recover from a knee injury. The team will likely pivot to Cason Wallace, Aaron Wiggins and Ajay Mitchell, especially with Alex Caruso (concussion) also on the mend.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma City faces Indiana after overtime win

Oklahoma City visits the Indiana Pacers following the Thunder's 125-124 overtime victory over the Houston Rockets

OCTOBER 22 • Associated Press

Not ready for season opener Joe (knee) is out for Tuesday's season opener against the Rockets, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.

Impact Joe's knee injury, which he sustained during the preseason, will drag into the regular season. The sharpshooter's next chance to make his season debut is Thursday in Indiana. Cason Wallace and Aaron Wiggins should help pick up the slack Tuesday.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out Friday Joe (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's preseason game against Denver, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Joe sustained the knee injury in Saturday's loss to the Pacers and will miss his second straight contest. The 26-year-old swingman's next opportunity to play will come in Tuesday's regular-season opener against Houston.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play Tuesday Joe (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason game against the Bucks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Joe continues to deal with a knee injury that he suffered during Saturday's preseason matchup against the Pacers. There's a chance the team keeps him sidelined for the rest of the preseason.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Jokic considers Nuggets a 'dark horse' despite being a top contender to dethrone Thunder

Nikola Jokic considers the Denver Nuggets a dark horse in the NBA title race despite being a top contender to dethrone the Oklahoma City Thunder

OCTOBER 14 • Associated Press

Doesn't return Saturday Joe suffered a knee injury during Saturday's preseason game against the Thunder and didn't return.

Impact Joe logged seven minutes off the bench Saturday. He racked up four points, one rebound and one assist in his limited time on the floor. The next chance for him to get back on the floor will be Tuesday against the Bucks.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Joe appeared to have injured his knee during Saturday's preseason game against the Thunder, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Joe headed to the locker room in the first half and has yet to return. He logged seven minutes off the bench before the injury, racking up four points, one rebound and one assist.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Pours in 19 off the bench Joe compiled 19 points (5-8 FG, 4-5 FT, 5-8 3Pt), two rebounds and a blocked shot over 20 minutes in Thursday's 122-116 preseason win over the Hornets.

Impact The Thunder will continue to spread out the usage up and down the bench, and Thursday was Joe's turn to make an impact. He took all eight of his shots from beyond the arc and converted on five of them, displaying the same prowess from downtown that he displayed last season. During the 2024-25 campaign, the sixth-year guard converted 41.2 of his three-point shot attempts.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Back in bench role Joe will come off the bench for Thursday's preseason game against the Hornets, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.

Impact The Thunder will roll with the usual starting five Thursday, bumping Joe back to his typical bench role. He failed to do much with his opportunity to start in Monday's exhibition, tallying three points, three rebounds and three assists in 21 minutes.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Joe will start Sunday's preseason game against the Hornets, James Plowright of CLTure.org reports.

Impact With most of the Thunder's starters resting Sunday and Jalen Williams (wrist) likely out until Opening Night, Joe will start the preseason opener alongside Aaron Wiggins, Nikola Topic, Jaylin Williams and Ousmane Dieng.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder aim to defend their NBA title with familiar faces

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander knows perceptions of him and the Oklahoma City Thunder have changed

SEPTEMBER 29 • Associated Press

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AUGUST 9 • USATODAY.COM

Isaiah Joe visits Philippines to celebrate Thunder's NBA championship Isaiah Joe visits Philippines to celebrate Oklahoma City Thunder's NBA championship.

AUGUST 3 • USATODAY.COM

Jaylin Williams, Isaiah Joe explain why they held NBA championship parade at Arkansas Jaylin Williams, Isaiah Joe explain why they held NBA championship parade at Arkansas.

JULY 25 • USATODAY.COM

Former Eric Musselman players Jaylin Williams, Isaiah Joe win NBA title with OKC Thunder Jaylin Williams and Isaiah Joe both played for Eric Musselman at Arkansas. They are now NBA champions

JUNE 25 • USATODAY.COM

Former Sixers guard Isaiah Joe wins a title as Thunder defeat Pacers Former Philadelphia 76ers guard Isaiah Joe wins a title as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeat the Indiana Pacers in Game 7.

JUNE 23 • USATODAY.COM

Thunder, Pacers set for winner-take-all game 7 in NBA Finals

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers face off in game seven of the NBA Finals

JUNE 21 • Associated Press

Tallies 11 points in loss Joe registered 11 points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound and one assist across 15 minutes during Thursday's 108-91 loss to the Pacers in Game 6 of the NBA Finals.

Impact Joe scored double digits for just the fifth time this postseason, playing a handful of extra minutes as the Thunder was soundly beaten by the Pacers. Joe has barely featured thus far during the playoffs, logging double-digit minutes only four times in the past 16 games. Oklahoma City will now host Game 7 on Sunday, looking to put a bow on what has been an incredible season.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Who is Isaiah Joe? Get to know OKC Thunder guard in 2025 NBA Finals vs Pacers Coming off the bench for the OKC Thunder against the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals will be Isaiah Joe.

JUNE 12 • OKLAHOMAN.COM

Inside Isaiah Joe, Jaylin Williams' 'crazy' journey to Thunder, NBA Finals from Fort Smith Former high school teammates Isaiah Joe and Jaylin Williams are now playing together for the OKC Thunder in the NBA Finals.

JUNE 9 • OKLAHOMAN.COM

Thunder open NBA Finals against the Pacers

The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Indiana Pacers to open the NBA Finals

JUNE 4 • Associated Press

Anthony Edwards and the Wolves strike back with 143-101 win to cut Thunder's West finals lead to 2-1

Anthony Edwards had 30 points, nine rebounds and six assists in just three quarters to lead the re-energized Minnesota Timberwolves in a 143-101 victory over Oklahoma City in Game...

MAY 25 • Associated Press