Impact Saric will replace Draymond Green (personal) in the starting five Wednesday. Saric is averaging 8.6 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 18.8 minutes across his eight appearances this season.
NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
DARIO ŠARIC #20 - CENTER - SACRAMENTO KINGS
1.7 PPG •
1.7 RPG •
0.7 APG
1.7 PPG
1.7 RPG
0.7 APG
Gets starting nod Saric is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Nuggets.
Puts up 12 points off bench Saric supplied 12 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal across 21 minutes during Monday's 120-109 win over Detroit.
Impact Saric has played off the bench in each of the Warriors' eight contests so far, but he's trending up after putting up double-digit points in three of his last four appearances. His chances of landing a starting role are not realistic, however. Hence, fantasy managers who are looking to add Saric to their rosters need to know the nature of his role, which is probably going to translate into quite a few ups and downs. The scoring potential is there, though.
NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Stars on second unit once again Saric scored 20 points (6-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and added six rebounds, three assists and one steal across 20 minutes in Friday's 141-139 win over the Thunder.
Impact Saric has seen between 19 and 21 minutes in each of the Warriors' last four games, and while that level of playing time usually isn't conducive to producing useful fantasy lines, the veteran big man has been able to make it work. He's averaging 11.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.3 three-pointers over those four contests, but Saric's excellent run of production won't necessarily inspire head coach Steve Kerr to move him into the starting five in place of Kevon Looney. Though Looney was limited to just 11 minutes Friday, he had been dealing with foul trouble, and the Warriors seem to value his defensive versatility and ability to attack the glass while handling a low-usage role alongside the likes of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Andrew Wiggins.
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Renews synergy with Paul Saric logged 15 points (6-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt), six rebounds and two assists over 20 minutes during Wednesday's 102-101 win over the Kings.
Impact Saric and Chris Paul have a connection from their shared time in Phoenix, and the familiarity was obvious when both players were on the floor. Saric's success was largely due to Paul's ability to find him open. Saric will surprise you with a drained three-pointer here and there, but his bread and butter is in the rebound category.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Renews synergy with Paul Saric logged 15 points (6-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt), six rebounds and two assists over 20 minutes during Wednesday's 102-101 win over the Kings.
Impact Saric and Chris Paul have a connection from their shared time in Phoenix, and the familiarity was obvious when both players were on the floor. Saric's success was largely due to Paul's ability to find him open. Saric will surprise you with a drained three-pointer here and there, but his bread and butter is in the rebound category.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared for action Saric (hip) will play in Wednesday's game against the Kings, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Saric was listed as probable for the contest with a bruised right hip, and he'll suit up for the contest as expected. He's averaging 5.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.0 blocks across 19.0 minutes per game.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared for action Saric (hip) will play in Wednesday's game against the Kings, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Saric was listed as probable for the contest with a bruised right hip, and he'll suit up for the contest as expected. He's averaging 5.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.0 blocks across 19.0 minutes per game.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Deemed probable Wednesday Saric (hip contusion) is probable to play Wednesday against Sacramento, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Impact Saric has played a steady two-way role through Golden State's first four contests. His appearance on Tuesday's injury report is the first mention of his hip contusion, which likely makes it a day-to-day issue.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Deemed probable Wednesday Saric is probable to play Wednesday against Sacramento due to a hip contusion, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Impact Saric has played a steady two-way role through Golden State's first four contests. His appearance on Tuesday's injury report is the first mention of his hip contusion, which likely makes it a day-to-day issue.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mixed results Saric provided four points (1-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and one block across 21 minutes during Sunday's 106-95 victory over the Rockets.
Impact Even with Draymond Green (ankle) back in action, Saric remained a key part of Golden State's rotation. Saric's production hasn't stood out yet, as he's averaging just 5.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.0 blocks, but he is playing 18.3 minutes per game and appears to be developing a connection with Chris Paul on the second unit. Saric hasn't played 20-plus minutes per game since 2019-20, when he was with Phoenix.
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Trade Review: Taking a Look at Darius Bazley's Departure Darius Bazley was traded at the trade deadline for Dario Saric and a second-round draft pick.
MAY 11, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Dario Saric was great in his role for the Thunder this season A heartbreaking loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the play-in tournament marked the end of the Thunder season, but it also marked the en...
MAY 9, 2023 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM
Dario Saric comments on future with the Thunder Dario Saric is set to hit free agency this summer.
MAY 1, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Forward Dario Saric Expresses Desire to Stay With Thunder, Might Not Be In Cards With the end of the Thunder’s season, players have already given their exit interviews, and Saric has expressed his desire to stay amid a lo...
APRIL 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Forward Dario Saric Expresses Desire to Stay With Thunder, Might Not Be In Cards With the end of the Thunder’s season, players have already given their exit interviews, and Saric has expressed his desire to stay amid a lo...
APRIL 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Posts double-double as reserve Saric totaled 14 points (5-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 23 minutes during Thursday's 114-98 victory over the Jazz.
Impact Saric posted his first double-double since Feb. 3 against the Celtics, a contest he started and played 30 minutes in. The veteran big man also tied his season high with two blocks, a mark he hasn't reached since Dec. 2.
APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Looking Ahead: Thunder Could Once Again Face Roster Crunch Next Season Jaylin Williams and Dario Saric’s recent emergences remind Thunder that roster crunch is on the horizon.
MARCH 17, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
OKC Thunder: Dario Saric Instrumental in Big Win Over Warriors After being dealt to Oklahoma City at the trade deadline, Dario Saric is already making his impact felt, especially in a key win over the Go...
MARCH 8, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Efficient effort versus Warriors Saric contributed 14 points (6-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 15 minutes during Tuesday's 137-128 victory over the Warriors.
Impact Saric finished in double figures in the scoring column for the fourth time in the last five games after failing to reach double digits in the three games prior to that. Surprisingly, he continues to reach the threshold on limited playing time, logging 15 or fewer minutes in each of the last four tilts. Saric should continue to hoist shots frequently as a reserve, but he's connecting on 67.6 percent of his shots over his recent hot streak, so there's likely some regression in the scoring column on the way unless his playing time picks up.
MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Drops season-high 21 points Saric closed Tuesday's 123-117 loss to the Kings with 21 points (7-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight rebounds and two assists in 27 minutes.
Impact Saric was terrific in Tuesday's loss, scoring a season-high 21 points off the bench. As with just about every Thunder player, his role is unpredictable from one night to the next, meaning a performance like this is hard to get behind. There is no reason to be adding him based on this effort alone, although he is a player to watch in case he somehow carves out a consistent role down the stretch.
MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Barnes scores 29 points, Kings beat Thunder for 4th straight
Harrison Barnes scored 29 points and the Sacramento Kings beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 123-117 on Tuesday night for their fourth consecutive victoryMARCH 1, 2023 • Associated Press
Dario Saric receives love in return to Phoenix after being traded to OKC Dario Saric scored eight points Friday in his return to Phoenix after being traded to Oklahoma City before the Feb. 9 trade deadline.
FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Dario Saric Productive in First Game for OKC Thunder Fresh off his trade from the Phoenix Suns, forward Dario Saric had a productive first game with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Turns in strong per-minute numbers Saric delivered 12 points (4-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and one steal across 14 minutes in Wednesday's 133-96 win over the Rockets.
Impact Making his Thunder debut, Saric was able to make most of his modest bench role, but Oklahoma City's ever-changing frontcourt rotation makes it tough to discern whether the veteran big man will have the opportunity to consistently replicate this sort of performance. Saric's role will likely be worth tracking over the next handful of games before a firmer determination can be made regarding whether he's a reliable pickup in 14-team leagues or deeper.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Left off injury report Saric isn't listed on the Thunder's injury report ahead of Monday's game agains the Pelicans.
Impact After being acquired from the Suns on Thursday, Saric sat out the Thunder's 138-129 win over the Trail Blazers on Friday. Now that Saric has gotten the chance to practice with his new squad at least once, he could be incorporated in the rotation Monday in his Thunder debut. Even if he's used off the bench, Saric likely won't be in line for significant minutes.
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
