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Four Hurt Thunder All Target the Same Return Date: October 12

Jaylin Williams, Hartenstein, Sorber and Holmgren line up for the same comeback night.

2026-10-12Return Targetfour players, same date
+11 minutes a nightMcCain Minuteslast 3 games, teammate out
0-0Recordtwo preseason losses
2026-10-12 at HawksNext Gamepreseason, on the road
By the Thunder Nightly Desk · Saturday, October 10

Jaylin Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein, Thomas Sorber and Chet Holmgren all carry the same estimated return date, October 12, which lines up with the Thunder's next game, at the Hawks. Oklahoma City is 0-0 after two preseason losses, and Jared McCain's minutes spike in the meantime is the clearest read on how camp absences are reshaping the rotation.

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Four Players, One Date

Jaylin Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein, Thomas Sorber and Chet Holmgren are each unavailable right now, and each carries an estimated return of October 12 — the date of the Thunder's next game, at the Hawks. Williams is working through a heel and leg issue, Hartenstein an ankle and leg issue, Sorber a knee issue, and Holmgren is out for rest. None has missed a game that counts yet, since the season has not started; these are preseason absences only.

McCain's Minutes Climb

With regulars unavailable, Jared McCain has played 11 more minutes a night over the Thunder's last three outings than his season pace suggests. It is the clearest early signal of how camp absences are reshaping minutes further down the roster this preseason.

Slate Before the Opener

Oklahoma City follows the Hawks with the Pacers on October 13 and the Rockets on October 15, airing on NBA TV, before the regular-season opener at the Spurs on October 20 on NBC and Peacock. The record sits at 0-0, with preseason losses to the Pelicans, 110-116, and the Bucks, 126-128.

When will Isaiah Hartenstein play for the Thunder?

Hartenstein is working through an ankle and leg issue, with an estimated return of October 12, when Oklahoma City plays at the Hawks.

What is the Thunder's record this season?

Oklahoma City is 0-0 since the 2026-27 regular season has not started yet; the team is 0-2 in preseason play.

By the Thunder Nightly Desk, written from the club's data and the reports on file, with every name and number checked against them. How the desks work.

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