The Oklahoma City Thunder enter Saturday’s matchup against the Golden State Warriors having won four consecutive games, including three on the road, following a loss to the Detroit Pistons. Despite their recent success, the Thunder continue to navigate a significant number of injuries to core players, impacting their lineup ahead of the highly anticipated contest.
Oklahoma City will be missing six players for the upcoming game, with Thomas Sorber ruled out for the season. Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein, Alex Caruso, Ajay Mitchell, and Branden Carlson have also been declared unavailable, forcing the Thunder to adjust their rotation accordingly.
Adding Nikola Topic Amidst Roster Challenges
In response to these injuries, the Thunder have called up Nikola Topic from their G-League affiliate, the Oklahoma City Blue. Topic, who overcame cancer earlier in his career, appeared in five games for the Thunder before returning to the G-League. This move provides depth as the team works through the current shortage of healthy players.
Warriors Also Manage Player Health Concerns
The Golden State Warriors face their own injury difficulties, set to compete without Stephen Curry, Moses Moody, Will Richard, Seth Curry, and De’Anthony Melton. Additionally, Jimmy Butler III has been sidelined for the season. On a more positive note, Gary Payton II is listed as probable, while Kristaps Porzingis remains questionable for the game.
Upcoming Matchups After Warriors Game
Following their game against Golden State, the Thunder are scheduled to host the Denver Nuggets in an eagerly awaited rematch featuring recent MVPs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic. Meanwhile, Golden State will travel to Utah to take on the Jazz in their next contest.
Chet Holmgren (illness) is out tonight vs the Warriors.
OKC will be without Chet, JDub, Hartenstein, Caruso, Mitchell and Carlson.
— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) March 7, 2026
