Williams didn't reach the 20-point mark on Saturday, struggling with his shot after going 8-of-12 in Friday's win over Portland. Even with the percentages being what they are, JDub still hovers around the top 50 in per-game value. Once that gets cleaned up, look out. The Thunder begin a four-game Week 3 with a home game against the Magic on Monday.
JDub has scored 20 points or more in three of his last four, with Friday being the first game in which he's shot over 50% from the field. However, even with the percentages (45.0% FG, 62.5% FT), Williams still provides top-50 per-game value through Oklahoma City's first five games. The per-game averages, which include 6.6 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 2.0 steals, have been that good.
Wallace will replace Aaron Wiggins in the starting lineup, who got the start in their last game. Wallace, Wiggins and Isaiah Joe each saw a start over the team's first three games, but Cason is the first one to get a second start. We'll see if Mark Daigneault keeps changing the lineup moving forward, but Wallace will get a nice boost in this game.
Williams has scored 20 points or more in consecutive games, erasing most of the memories from his rough opener in Denver. JDub may not be on par with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Chet Holmgren regarding fantasy value, but he's a quality player to have rostered. Oklahoma City begins its three-game Week 2 with the Spurs on Wednesday.
Thunder coach Mark Daigneault has changed the starting lineup in his team's three games. Isaiah Joe started the opener, with Cason Wallace being tabbed for Saturday's game in Chicago. It will be Wiggins' turn to start Sunday night after accounting for 23 points and nine rebounds in the first two games. He's worthy of streaming consideration due to Sunday's slate being light.