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Thunder vs. Grizzlies Injury Report, Predicted Lineups and Key Players Spotlight Ahead of December 22 Showdown

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The Oklahoma City Thunder return from a short break to face the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday, opening another back‑to‑back. Both teams enter shorthanded, with lengthy injury reports shaping the matchup. Despite dropping two of their last three, the Thunder still own the league’s best record at 25‑3, while Memphis has climbed to 13‑15 after winning seven of ten.

Oklahoma City will lean on Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander to spark the offense, with Branden Carlson likely seeing extended minutes. Lu Dort seeks a bounce‑back from deep, while Memphis rookies Cedric Coward and Cam Spencer continue to shine alongside defender Jaylen Wells.

The Grizzlies have won 9 of their last 12, and Jaylen Wells over that span has averaged 16.8 PPG on 69.7% TS – 58.1% on 5.2 2PA/G, 47.4% on 4.8 3PA/G, 83.1% on 4.9 FTA/G. pic.twitter.com/gbrUNl9w38
— Brett Usher (@UsherNBA) December 18, 2025

Game Details

When: Monday, December 22, 2025 at 9:30 PM ET
Where: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
TV: FanDuel Sports Network Midwest Extra – Missouri
Live Streaming: Fubo, Peacock

Thunder vs. Grizzlies Injury Report

OKC Thunder Injuries

Name	Pos	Est. Return Date	Status	Comment
Ousmane Dieng	F	23 Dec	Out	22 Dec: Dieng won’t suit up for Monday’s matchup with Memphis due to a right calf strain.
Jaylin Williams	F	23 Dec	Out	22 Dec: Williams (heel) will remain on the inactive list for Monday’s matchup with Memphis.
Alex Caruso	G	22 Dec	Day-To-Day	22 Dec: Caruso is questionable to play Monday versus Memphis due to a sprained right middle finger.
Aaron Wiggins	G	22 Dec	Day-To-Day	22 Dec: Wiggins (adductor) is questionable for Monday’s game versus Memphis.
Isaiah Hartenstein	C	23 Dec	Out	22 Dec: Hartenstein won’t suit up for Monday’s matchup with Memphis due to right soleus soreness.
Chet Holmgren	C	22 Dec	Day-To-Day	22 Dec: Holmgren is questionable to play Monday versus Memphis due to back spasms.
Nikola Topic	G	20 Feb	Out	30 Oct: Topic has been diagnosed with testicular cancer.
Thomas Sorber	C	1 Oct	Out	6 Sep: Sorber sustained a torn ACL in his right knee during an offseason workout.

Memphis Grizzlies Injuries

Name	Pos	Est. Return Date	Status	Comment
Brandon Clarke	F	23 Dec	Out	22 Dec: Clarke (calf) will not play Monday against the Thunder.
Vince Williams Jr.	G	23 Dec	Out	22 Dec: Williams (knee) will not play Monday against the Thunder.
Ja Morant	G	23 Dec	Out	22 Dec: Morant (ankle) will not play Monday against the Thunder.
John Konchar	G	6 Jan	Out	16 Dec: Konchar underwent left thumb surgery and will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
Javon Small	G	9 Jan	Out	12 Dec: Small (toe) is expected to miss at least three more weeks.
Zach Edey	C	9 Jan	Out	12 Dec: Edey (ankle) will be re-evaluated in about four weeks.
Ty Jerome	G	15 Jan	Out	22 Nov: Jerome (calf) will be held out for at least 6-to-9 weeks.
Scotty Pippen Jr.	G	15 Jan	Out	18 Oct: Pippen will undergo a procedure for a left big toe injury and will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks.