The Oklahoma City Thunder will continue their historic start to the 2025-26 season as they play host to the Phoenix Suns on Dec. 10.
Both teams will be playing for their spot in the NBA Cup semifinals. The winner of this game will play the winner of the matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs on Dec. 13.
With high stakes involved in the Wednesday night matchup, the Thunder were given a new injury report for the game.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort, and Alex Caruso all in line to return to lineup
According to NBA.com's injury report, the Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (elbow). Lu Dort (adductor) and Alex Caruso (quad) are all absent from the list and will make their return to the lineup for Wednesday's matchup.
Meanwhile, Isaiah Hartenstein (soleus) and Isaiah Joe (knee) are listed as players who are out.
Hartenstein, 27, will be missing his sixth-straight game after suffering an injury to his right soleus (calf). The initial report was that the Thunder big man would be sidelined for 10-14 days. The end of the timeline is coming up.
He could return to the Oklahoma City lineup sometime this week.
Joe, 26, will miss his third straight game. The Thunder's role player has been dealing with knee soreness throughout the 2025-26 campaign, which has resulted in missing eight games so far this season.
For the Suns, Devin Booker (groin) is questionable for the game, while Jalen Green (hamstring) and Isaiah Livers are listed as out.
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