This is a big number for Russell Westbrook in what is a brutal matchup against the leagues best team and defense in Oklahoma City. We’re also working with an 18.5 point favorite so there is some serious blowout risk as here as well.
SGA's lines are lower than last season because OKC is killing teams by even a larger margin than last year's record breaking point differential team. Shai has not even played 30 minutes in his past 4 games and 5 of his last 6. The Over is just 7-23 when he plays 30 minutes or less vs 61-24 when he plays 31+ minutes since the start of his MVP season. Let's hope he gets 32 to 35 minutes (20-13 over 30.5 in this range). He's never had a stretch, since becoming THE MAN, playing under 30 minutes this many games, never mind all in a row.
Murray (ankle) is projected to start at power forward for the Kings in 2026-27, according to Kings beat writer Chris Watkins.
According to Bryan Toporek of Forbes, the Thunder's decision to part with Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort creates a clearer path for McCain to earn immediate rotation minutes.
According to Bryan Toporek of Forbes, Oklahoma City's offseason roster shakeup opened additional opportunities in the backcourt after the departures of Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort.
Holmgren could be in line for an even larger offensive role after Oklahoma City's offseason roster shakeup, according to Bryan Toporek of Forbes.
Gilgeous-Alexander's outlook remains mostly the same despite Oklahoma City's busy offseason, according to Bryan Toporek of Forbes.
According to Bryan Toporek of Forbes, Oklahoma City's decision to trade Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort was driven largely by financial considerations, creating a larger opportunity for Wallace entering 2026-27.
According to Bryan Toporek of Forbes, Oklahoma City's offseason salary-saving moves resulted in the departures of Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort.
Ashworth finished Sunday's 108-90 Summer League loss to the Nets with 22 points (5-9 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four assists, two rebounds and two steals across 21 minutes.
Oweh (lower leg) didn't play in Sunday's 108-90 Summer League loss to the Nets.
Sharp tallied 16 points (5-12 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three assists, two rebounds, three steals and one block over 30 minutes during the Kings' 92-90 Summer League win over the Hornets on Friday.
