Ajay Mitchell

Dort will miss a second straight game as he recovers from a strained right adductor. Ajay Mitchell replaced him in the lineup for Tuesday's win over the Warriors and should retain that role. Mitchell is worth rostering in deep leagues, even on a 12-game night.

An adductor injury has sidelined Luguentz Dort, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. Mitchell, who has provided solid fantasy value whether he starts or comes off the bench, will fill the void. He should already be rostered in 14-team leagues, and some 12-team leagues as well. The other four starters are unchanged.

Mitchell suffered a left knee contusion during the first half of Friday's game, playing just five minutes. His absence will likely result in a few more minutes for Cason Wallace, especially if Oklahoma City doesn't want to push Jalen Williams too far as he makes his season debut.

Hartenstein will sit this one out due to right ankle soreness which could lead to more minutes for Jaylin Williams. Jalen Williams will make his season debut, and he will pick up some of the slack as well. Oklahoma City could deploy a smaller lineup, and Ajay Mitchell is a candidate to see increased run against Phoenix.

Due to an illness, Gilgeous-Alexander is at risk of missing a game for the first time this season. His absence would affect the entire Thunder rotation, given his productivity and usage. Ajay Mitchell would be in line for a larger role, potentially moving into the starting lineup. Even if that didn't happen, he's worth rostering if Gilgeous-Alexander joins Jalen Williams on the sideline.