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October 9, 2025

Thunder to play SGA, 4 other players in preseason game against Hornets

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Thunder to play SGA, 4 other players in preseason game against Hornets

OKC treats the preseason home game as a dress rehearsal, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Isaiah Hartenstein, Alex Caruso, Lu Dort and Aaron Wiggins slated to play against the Hornets; Chet Holmgren sits out with shoulder soreness. Minutes will be capped, likely first half only, ahead of Opening Night vs the Rockets on Oct. 21.

With SGA and Dort likely to play limited minutes, who steps up in the Thunder rotation for fantasy stats in this game?Does Holmgren's absence increase the value of Hartenstein or Caruso in the short term?How should fantasy managers treat Wiggins' usage in this dress rehearsal given the minutes cap?Is there a risk of rest before Opening Night vs Rockets and how should managers plan for that?

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