Thunder's injury crisis

Last season, 11 players gave the Oklahoma City Thunder at least 900 minutes of service. Three now play for other teams: Lu Dort, Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe.

Two players injured

Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace have already suffered injuries that may end their seasons. Alex Caruso has a sprained ankle.

Chet Holmgren out

For Wednesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks, Chet Holmgren is out with right knee patellar tendinitis and Ajay Mitchell is questionable with a right ankle sprain.

Core rotation unavailable

Most of Oklahoma City's core rotation from a year ago, aside from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, is not available right now.

ESPN's cryptic rumor

ESPN's Brian Windhorst said: 'If you're going to, if they're going to acquire a player, it would not be a surprise if they acquire a player they've already had.'

“If you're going to, if they're going to acquire a player, it would not be a surprise if they acquire a player they've already had.”

Asset-rich team

The Thunder are very particular about their culture. Bringing in someone new is far riskier than reacquiring someone they already know.

Reacquisition targets

The Thunder traded Dort, Joe and Wiggins last offseason. Given how things have played out, Oklahoma City may regret doing so.

Players off limits

The NBA does not allow teams to reacquire players they have traded until the following season. That means Dort, Joe and Wiggins are off limits for now.

Impractical targets

Domantas Sabonis costs $45.5 million. Kevin Durant is essential to Houston Rockets. Jerami Grant costs $34.8 million.

Former All-Stars

Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul, Victor Oladipo and Al Horford are theoretically gettable.

Westbrook's situation

Westbrook is 37, retired in August, and too high-maintenance for a role in Oklahoma City.

Chris Paul's situation

Paul is 41, retired in February, and has shown no interest in returning to the NBA.

Victor Oladipo

Oladipo has not played since 2022-23 and is only 34.

Al Horford

Horford is 40, has salary below $6.9 million, and Golden State Warriors are not competitive.

Two best fits

Ousmane Dieng and Ty Jerome are the likeliest trade targets for the Thunder.