OCTOBER 12, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER 11-2 · 1ST IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
11-2 · 1ST IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Next Game vs Mavericks · Mon 12:00AM
OKC -7.5 TOTAL 226
Pistons lose Bagley to injury, remain winless with 115-99 loss to Thunder The Pistons fell to 0-3 in the preseason with a 115-99 loss against the Thunder on Tuesday.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Detroit Pistons - Full Game Highlights | October 11, 2022 NBA Preseason
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Pistons vs Thunder Detroit Pistons vs Oklahoma City Thunder preseason game in Detroit on Oct. 11, 2022
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM
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OCTOBER 11, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Removed from starting lineup Pokusevski will not start in Tuesday's preseason matchup with the Pistons, Keith Langlois of the Pistons' official site reports.
Impact Pokusevski started and played 18 minutes in last Wednesday's preseason game versus the Mavericks. In that game, he tallied eight points, two assists, one rebound and one block. The third-year forward will likely remain as a bench option for the regular season.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out of starting unit Wiggins will move out of the starting five for Tuesday's preseason clash with the Pistons, Keith Langlois of the Pistons' official site reports.
Impact Wiggins made a cameo in the starting unit for the Thunder last week but has moved out of the unit with more of the regulars ready to go. He figures to be bench support when the full squad is healthy and playing during the regular season.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Tuesday Robinson-Earl has been placed into the starting lineup for Tuesday's preseason game versus the Pistons, Keith Langlois of the Pistons' official site reports.
Impact Robinson-Earl missed Sunday's exhibition game against Ra'anana Maccabi due to rest. Outside of typical preseason load management, the second-year center is not expected to miss any more time. Robinson-Earl is in line to be the Thunder's starting center this season, giving him some fantasy upside.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
In starting five Tuesday Mann (rest) will start Tuesday's game versus the Pistons, Keith Langlois of the Pistons' official site reports.
Impact Mann sat out Sunday's international exhibition but is back in the fold and the starting unit Tuesday. He should receive considerable minutes in the contest as a result.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Set to start Tuesday Dort will start in Tuesday's preseason matchup with the Pistons, Keith Langlois of the Pistons' official site reports.
Impact Dort cleared concussion protocols over the weekend and will start against the Pistons on Tuesday. Dort upped his scoring to 17.2 points per game last season and may have an opportunity to produce even more with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (knee) out for an undetermined period of time.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Tuesday Giddey (rest) will start Tuesday's game against the Pistons, Keith Langlois of the Pistons' official site reports.
Impact Giddey took a seat for Sunday's contest to get a breather but is back in action Tuesday alongside Tre Mann in the backcourt. He should slot in as a regular in the starting lineup again in 2022-23, looking to build off of an impressive rookie campaign.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pokusevski's Assist Numbers Could be a Sign of Breakout Aleksej Pokusevski has been slowly developing over his Thunder tenure, but now he could be on the verge of a breakout.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Thunder Rookie Ousmane Dieng Holds Untapped Defensive Potential Oklahoma City’s rookies have looked more than comfortable in extended action.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder look to take step forward
This could be the year Shai Gilgeous-Alexander jumps to All-Star statusOCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thunder Forward Aleksej Pokusevski Proving Projects Take Patience Serbian wing Aleksej Pokusevski has shown marked improvement in the NBA preseason.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Won't play Tuesday Gilgeous-Alexander (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason game against the Pistons, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Impact Gilgeous-Alexander sustained a Grade 2 left MCL sprain during a workout in mid-September and will remain out for another exhibition matchup Tuesday. Coach Mark Daigneault didn't reveal Gilgeous-Alexander's status for Thursday's preseason game against the Spurs but said that the point guard is traveling with the team and looking more like himself.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Signs with Thunder Gaddy signed with the Thunder on Monday, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Impact Gaddy will join Oklahoma City after Jaden Shackelford was waived Monday. Gaddy hasn't yet made a regular-season appearance in the NBA but will have a chance to compete for a spot on the Thunder's roster late in the preseason.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen Williams and Aleksej Pokusevski Lead Thunder in Preseason Blowout Eight Oklahoma City players scored in double figures in Sunday’s big win.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
OKC Thunder: Lu Dort Appears Ready to Make Yet Another Leap Thunder guard Lu Dort will look to take his offensive game to a new level in the 2022-23 season.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Thunder Overwhelm Israel's Maccabi Ra'anana in Fourth Preseason Outing The Oklahoma City Thunder crushed the Maccabi Ra’anana, blowing them out 115-75 on Sunday night.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Resting Sunday Robinson-Earl is out for Sunday's exhibition game against Ra'anana Maccabi for rest purposes, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Impact Robinson-Earl was available for each of the Thunder's first three exhibition games this year, but he'll get a night off Sunday. He'll have two more chances to play during the preseason ahead of the team's regular-season opener in Minnesota on Oct. 19.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting out Sunday Mann (rest) won't play in Sunday's exhibition game against Ra'anana Maccabi, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Impact Mann will rest along with three other Thunder players, but it doesn't appear like Mann is dealing with an injury. Following Sunday's game, Mann will have two more opportunities to play in the preseason before the team opens the regular season against the Timberwolves on Oct. 19.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out Sunday Bazley (rest) won't play in Sunday's exhibition game Ra'anana Maccabi, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Impact Bazley will get the night off along with a plethora of other Thunder players, but it doesn't appear like he's dealing with an injury. The 2019 first-round pick is expected to be fully recovered from season-ending knee surgery last year and figures to garner a starting role to start the 2022-23 campaign.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Available Sunday Dieng (knee) is available for Sunday's exhibition game against Ra'anana Maccabi, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Impact Dieng sat out Thursday's matchup against the 36ers due to a knee injury, but he'll be able to return to the court Sunday. It's not yet clear whether the knee injury will be a concern for the remainder of the preseason, but it seems unlikely that the issue will impact his availability for the Thunder's regular-season opener in Minnesota on Oct. 19.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Will rest Sunday Giddey (rest) won't play in the Thunder's exhibition game Sunday against Ra'anana Maccabi, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Impact The Thunder will hold out several regulars Sunday, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (knee), Tre Mann, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Darius Bazley. Expect Giddey to return to availability for at least one of the Thunder's three remaining preseason contests before Opening Night on Oct. 18. In Wednesday's preseason loss to Dallas, the second-year guard finished with 13 points, three assists, two boards and three steals in 17 minutes.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Available Sunday Williams will play in the Thunder's exhibition game Sunday against Ra'anana Maccabi, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Impact Williams was sidelined for Thursday's preseason game due to strep throat, but he'll return to action Sunday. The 2022 lottery pick recorded 10 points, three assists and two rebounds across 22 minutes during the Thunder's most recent exhibition game and figures to garner a similar role Sunday.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
