OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER NEWS

Luguentz Dort - Bounces back in loss Dort closed Monday's 129-119 loss to the Knicks with 24 points (9-14 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 32 minutes.

Impact Dort finished the night second on his team in scoring and second in rebounds, as he managed to put his quiet four-point performance from Saturday in Memphis behind him. His scoring numbers have been down through the first month or so of the 2022-23 campaign compared to last year, as he's averaging 14.2 points to go with 4.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 17 matchups.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Knicks' Big Three Proves Too Much for Thunder in Loss The Thunder allowed the Knicks’ big three to score 84 points.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Knicks' Big Three Proves Too Much for Thunder in Loss The Thunder allowed the Knicks’ big three to score 84 points.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Brunson's 34 points lifts Knicks to 129-119 win over Thunder

Jalen Brunson scored a season-high 34 points while RJ Barrett and Julius Randle had 25 points each to lead the New York Knicks to a 129-119 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jalen Williams - Shifts to bench Williams will come off the bench Monday against the Knicks, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Impact Williams put together a strong performance Saturday against Memphis, but the Thunder have elected to roll with Kenrich Williams at small forward in this one. The Santa Clara product has scored in double figures in two of his last three games off the bench.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl - Enters starting lineup Robinson-Earl is starting Monday's game against the Knicks, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Impact Robinson-Earl has come off the bench in each of his team's last three contests, but he'll get a chance with the first unit Monday evening with Alekseij Pokusevski (ankle) ruled out.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kenrich Williams - Starting Monday Williams is starting Monday's contest against the Knicks, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Impact The 27-year-old forward will make his third start of the season as the Thunder continue to experiment with their starting lineup. Across his first two starts this year, Williams has averaged 5.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists over 20.0 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Isaiah Joe - Active against New York Joe (knee) is available for Monday's game against the Knicks, Rylan Stiles of BricktownBuckets.com reports.

Impact Joe was initially slated to miss a third consecutive game Monday, but he was upgraded to questionable a few hours prior to tipoff before being deemed available. Over his four appearances prior to his absence, he averaged 3.5 points and 2.0 rebounds in 8.5 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tre Mann - Available Monday Mann (back) is available for Monday's contest against the Knicks, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact After missing the Thunder's past three outings, Mann is officially available for Oklahoma City on Monday. The second-year pro is averaging 11.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists across 24.1 minutes throughout his first 13 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Darius Bazley - Available Monday Bazley (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Knicks, Rylan Stiles of BricktownBuckets.com reports.

Impact After initially being ruled out for Monday's matchup, Bazley was upgraded to questionable Monday morning and will be able to return to action after missing the last six games due to a sprained right ankle. He averaged 6.0 points and 4.7 rebounds in 16.7 minutes per game over 11 appearances prior to his absence.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tre Mann - Upgraded to questionable Monday Mann (back) is questionable for Monday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Mann was initially listed as out for Monday's matchup, but he was one of several players that the Thunder upgraded to questionable a few hours before tipoff. Even if he's available, it's possible that he faces a minutes restriction after missing the last three games.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thunder Missing Depth Between Tre Mann and Darius Bazley Injuries Oklahoma City clearly missed key contributors during last weeks road trip.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Thunder Missing Depth Between Tre Mann and Darius Bazley Injuries Oklahoma City clearly missed key contributors during last weeks road trip.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Isaiah Joe - Listed as questionable Joe (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Joe had been ruled out for Monday's matchup but was upgraded to questionable a few hours before the start of the game. He's missed the last two games, but it's possible that he'll be able to return to action against New York.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Darius Bazley - Upgraded to questionable Bazley (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Bazley was initially ruled out for Monday's matchup due to his right ankle sprain, but he'll be in the mix to suit up against New York. He's missed the last six games, and it's still possible that he sits out Monday. However, it's at least encouraging that he's been upgraded to questionable a few hours before tipoff.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City into matchup with New York

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City into a matchup against New York averaging 31.1 points per game

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Isaiah Joe - Still out Monday Joe (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Joe will be forced to miss a third consecutive game due to a sore right knee. His next chance to return will be Wednesday against the Nuggets.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

The Oklahoma City Thunder Continue to Exceed Expectations The Thunder are 10-6 against the spread.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Darius Bazley - Still out Monday Bazley (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against New York.

Impact Bazley will be unavailable for a sixth consecutive matchup due to a sprained right ankle. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to action.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aleksej Pokusevski - Won't play Monday Pokusevski (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Pokusevski sustained a sprained left ankle during Friday's game against the Grizzlies and will be forced to miss at least one matchup. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Mike Muscala should see increased run against New York.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tre Mann - Listed out Monday Mann (back) is listed as out for Monday's game against the Knicks, Clemente Almanza of The Thunder Wire reports.

Impact Mann continues to nurse a sore back and will miss a fourth straight game. Continue to consider the 2021 first-rounder questionable on a game-to-game basis as OKC heads into a four-game week. His next chance to play will come Wednesday against Denver.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Steals, Blocks Becoming Key Part of OKC Defensive Arsenal Oklahoma City ranks top-5 in the NBA in both steals and blocks so far this season.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Gilgeous-Alexander On Pace to Join Jordan, Wade In History Books Thanks to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s defensive efforts, the Thunder’s franchise guard is set to breathe rarefied air alongside some of the NB...

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Gilgeous-Alexander On Pace to Join Jordan, Wade In History Books Thanks to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s defensive efforts, the Thunder’s franchise guard is set to breathe rarefied air alongside some of the NB...

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

How Josh Giddey Could Benefit From Sophomore Slump Josh Giddey could raise the ceiling of the Thunder in the latter half of the season.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM