Cason Wallace Injury Status Update for April 9th, 2026
Cason Wallace of the Thunder has been ruled out and will not play today. Cason was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 4th game Cason has missed this season.
Cason Wallace Season Averages
Cason's absence leaves a significant hole in the Thunder rotation. Across 76 games this season, he's averaging 8.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game while playing 26.6 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.6 | 8.6 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 7.6 |
Thunder Performance With & Without Cason Wallace
The numbers tell a clear story about Cason's value to the Thunder. With Cason in the lineup this season, the team is 60-16. Without him, they've gone 3-0. The Thunder's net rating is 5.7 points worse per 100 possessions when Cason plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (114.5 vs 117.9), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 60-16 | 3-0 | — |
| Off Rating | 117.9 | 114.5 | -3.4 |
| Def Rating | 105.8 | 108.1 | +2.3 |
| Net Rating | 12.1 | 6.4 | -5.7 |
| PPG | 119.2 | 120.7 | +1.5 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Cason Wallace?
When Cason sits, other Thunder players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Ajay Mitchell and Jalen Williams stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Cason has been out this season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has averaged 11.2 more points per game, 7.3 additional field goal attempts, 7.6 extra minutes and 2.8 more rebounds.
PPG: +11.2 | FGA: +7.3 | MPG: +7.6 | RPG: +2.8
When Cason has been out this season, Ajay Mitchell has averaged 11.3 more points per game, 8.4 additional field goal attempts and 12.7 extra minutes.
PPG: +11.3 | FGA: +8.4 | MPG: +12.7
When Cason has been out this season, Jalen Williams has averaged 9.2 more points per game, 4.6 additional field goal attempts, 8.2 extra minutes and 4.7 more assists.
PPG: +9.2 | FGA: +4.6 | MPG: +8.2 | APG: +4.7
Full Injury Report — Cason Wallace's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Thunder @ Nuggets - April 10, 2026 Oklahoma City Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Out) Isaiah Hartenstein (Out) Chet Holmgren (Out) Jalen Williams (Out) Denver Nuggets: Aaron Gordon (Questionable) Nikola Jokic (Questionable) Jamal Murray (Questionable)
We'll continue to monitor Cason's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Thunder.