12/25/2024, 2:42 AM

Plays eight minutes in debut

Williams took the court for the first time all season after straining his right hamstring early in training camp and then suffering a setback in his recovery in late October. The 22-year-old's return gave the Thunder another option in the frontcourt, but so long as Isaiah Hartenstein is available and stays out of foul trouble, Williams will be hard-pressed to see more than 20 minutes in a given game. His path to playing time will grow only more daunting when Chet Holmgren (hip) eventually returns late in the season.

12/24/2024, 5:56 PM

Pulls down eight boards

Williams took advantage of some extra playing time in the blowout, showing what he's capable of. Williams is rumored to be on the trade block if the Thunder look to upgrade their roster at the deadline because he hasn't been utilized much this season -- he's owed $7.16 million for the 2025-26 season and could be a target for other contenders.

12/24/2024, 5:14 PM

Erupts off bench

Mitchell posted career-high marks in points (16) and rebounds (12), taking advantage of some garbage time during the win. Fantasy managers won't want to overreact to this outlier, as Mitchell is averaging just 13.9 minutes through 10 December contests.