Mavericks vs Thunder

Alex Caruso

OKC · SF

Ankle: With Caruso already ruled out for Wednesday's game in Dallas due to an ankle sprain, it sounds like the veteran forward could remain sidelined beyond a one-game absence. That would leave Oklahoma City without one of its key rotation wings for at least the near term, which could force Jared McCain into a big role for the banged-up Thunder.

Cason Wallace

OKC · SG

Shoulder: Wallace is expected to miss most, if not all, of the season. However, there's still a chance he will return late in the campaign after sustaining the shoulder injury in Sunday's win over the Clippers. With Jalen Williams (leg) also set to be re-evaluated before the end of the regular season, Alex Caruso (ankle) should see significant playing time once cleared to return. In the meantime, Jared McCain, Bennett Stirtz and Josh Dix are expected to see increased burn.

Chet Holmgren

OKC · PF

Knee: This is another massive blow to an Oklahoma City squad that's already set to be without Jalen Williams (leg) and Cason Wallace (shoulder) for most, if not all, of the season. With Holmgren sidelined, Kenrich Williams, Jaylin Williams and Aday Mara are all candidates to see increased playing time. Two-way player Brooks Barnhizer could also see more minutes.

Dereck Lively II

DAL · C

Foot: Lively underwent right foot surgery last December and remains without a clear timetable to return. The big man can be considered week-to-week until the Mavericks offer an update on his status. In the meantime, Moussa Cisse and Morez Johnson are candidates for increased minutes.

Jalen Williams

OKC · SF

Leg: Williams suffered the injury during Sunday's meeting with the Clippers and was taken off the court on a stretcher. It's unknown when the 25-year-old will be cleared to return, though the Thunder will presumably be overly cautious moving forward. Williams, who signed a five-year extension in July of 2025, has had a productive career, averaging 17.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.3 steals over 30.9 minutes per contest. However, after playing at least 69 regular-season games in his first three years in the league, he has appeared in just 36 in the last two seasons combined. With the Thunder having one of the deepest rosters in the NBA, the team may look for more minutes from Jared McCain, Jaylin Williams, and Kenrich Williams for the remainder of the 2026-27 campaign.

Nikola Topic

OKC · PG

Back: Topic has yet to play this season, and per standard Thunder protocol, Oklahoma City has not released any updates on where he is in his rehab. He should be viewed as week-to-week moving forward.

Santi Aldama

DAL · C

Knee: Aldama continues to make progress in his recovery from right knee surgery, though he won't be ready to suit up for Friday's meeting with Houston. Without Aldama on the floor, Zaccharie Risacher, Morez Johnson, Caleb Martin and Moussa Cisse should all continue to see extra minutes.

Sergio de Larrea

DAL · SG

Knee: De Larrea sprained his right knee in Monday's win over Miami and is without a definitive timetable for a return to action. However, his absence shouldn't cause any significant waves in the rotation.

Tarik Biberovic

DAL · SF

Heel: Right heel bursitis continues to plague Biberovic. Monday's tilt versus the Kings marks his next chance to make his league debut.

Thomas Sorber

OKC · C

Knee: Sorber is still without a firm timetable for a return to game action. He can be considered week-to-week until the Thunder provide an update on his progress.