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Aleksej Pokusevski - Headed to locker roomPokusevski was taken to the locker room after getting hit in the eye Saturday versus the Grizzlies, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.

ImpactPokusevski was bleeding from his left eye as he was led to the locker room by the Thunder training staff. It is unclear whether or not he will be able to return, but if he were to sit, Jalin Williams, Mike Muscala and Kenrich Williams would see extended run for the rest of the contest.

DECEMBER 18, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Anthony Edwards adapts quickly on the fly as Timberwolves' primary ball-handler"Point Ant" might not be a permanent fixture for the Wolves, but at least he has shown he is capable of the job when required.

DECEMBER 18, 2022•STARTRIBUNE.COM

Eugene Omoruyi - Starting SaturdayOmoruyi will join the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Memphis, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

ImpactOmoruyi is coming off of arguably his best game of the season, logging 14 points, five rebounds and three steals across 21 minutes. His efforts were enough to earn a starting role in the absence of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (back) and Josh Giddey (illness). Omoruyi is worth a look as a streamer and daily option Saturday.

DECEMBER 18, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Isaiah Joe - Starting SaturdayJoe will join the first unit for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

ImpactJoe will receive the starting nod with Josh Giddey (illness) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (back) out for the contest. He will certainly have ample opportunity and should be heavily considered as a streaming option given his scoring ability.

DECEMBER 18, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Josh Giddey - Absent SaturdayGiddey (illness) will not play in Saturday's game against the Grizzlies, Nick Crain of Forbes.com reports.

ImpactGiddey will get the night off after playing 30 minutes in Friday's game along with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (back). Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins and Tre Mann will be in line for larger workloads Saturday. Giddey's next chance to play will come Monday against the Trail Blazers.

DECEMBER 17, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Kenrich Williams - Will feature against MEMWilliams (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies, Nick Crain of Forbes.com reports.

ImpactThe presence of Williams will add some much-needed depth for a Thunder team that will be without the likes of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (back) and Josh Giddey (illness) in this contest. This will be Williams' first game since Dec. 3, so the coaching staff might ease him back into the flow of the game as he has missed each of the Thunder's last six contests.

DECEMBER 17, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - Out SaturdayGilgeious-Alexander (back) will sit out Saturday's game against the Grizzlies, Nick Crain of Forbes.com reports.

ImpactGilgeous-Alexander will not play in the second half of the back-to-back due to a back contusion. Joining him on the sidelines is Josh Giddey (illness), leaving ample backcourt minutes to Tre Mann, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins. Gilgeous-Alexander's next chance to play will come on Monday against Portland.

DECEMBER 17, 2022•ROTOWIRE