Cason Wallace was added to Oklahoma City's injury report Monday as day-to-day with a rest-related issue, and he will not play in Tuesday's preseason opener against New Orleans. The guard had no previous designation on the report before Monday's listing.
What happened
Oklahoma City listed Cason Wallace as day-to-day on Monday, Oct. 5 at 2:02 p.m. ET, with the issue logged as rest - other. He had no previous status on the report. Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports that Wallace will not play in Tuesday's preseason opener against New Orleans. The report lists an expected return date of Oct. 7.
What it means for the Thunder
Oklahoma City plays New Orleans on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 8:00 p.m. ET in its preseason opener. Wallace, 22, averaged 8.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 26.6 minutes across 77 games last season. In the backcourt rotation, Isaiah Joe logged 21.2 minutes and 11.1 points, Aaron Wiggins 21.8 minutes and 9.4 points, and Ajay Mitchell 25.8 minutes and 13.6 points. The Thunder are 0-0 since the 2026-27 season has not started, so there is no record with or without Wallace yet.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Wallace's day-to-day status changes. His expected return is listed as Oct. 7, the day after the Pelicans game. Oklahoma City continues its preseason schedule beyond Tuesday, and Wallace's next chance to play would come in a later preseason game if he clears rest by the listed date.
Is Cason Wallace playing vs Pelicans?
No. He is day-to-day with a rest-related issue and will not play in Tuesday's preseason opener against New Orleans, according to Clemente Almanza of USA Today.
When will Cason Wallace be back?
The injury report lists an expected return date of Oct. 7, 2026.