Thunder List Seven Players on Injury Report for Pelicans

Oklahoma City looks to rebound from two-game skid as several key players remain sidelined

Jan. 27, 2026 at 12:07pm

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The Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the New Orleans Pelicans at home tonight, looking to get back into the win column after a two-game skid. The Thunder have fallen to the Pacers and Raptors in consecutive games, with reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander adding 47 points in the loss to Indiana. Now, the Thunder will face off against the Pelicans hoping to rebound, but they'll have to do so with seven players listed on the injury report, including starters Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein.

Why it matters

The Thunder's injury woes could hamper their ability to bounce back against the struggling Pelicans, who are currently third-worst in the league. Oklahoma City has the best record in the NBA at 37-10, but both East and West teams are slowly closing in on them, making these types of games against inferior opponents crucial.

The details

The Thunder will be without key contributors Alex Caruso, Ajay Mitchell, and Thomas Sorber, along with rookies Nikola Topic and Cason Wallace, who is listed as questionable with left hip soreness. The Pelicans, meanwhile, will be missing just three players, two of whom are on G League assignment.

  • The Thunder and Pelicans tip off at 7 p.m. CT from Oklahoma City, OK.

The players

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The reigning NBA MVP and front-runner, who scored 47 points in the Thunder's recent loss to the Pacers.

Jalen Williams

A Thunder starter who is listed as out with a right hamstring strain.

Isaiah Hartenstein

The Thunder's starting center, who is out with a right soleus strain.

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What’s next

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The takeaway

This game highlights the challenges the Thunder face in maintaining their league-best record, as they continue to battle injuries to key players. Their depth will be tested against the struggling Pelicans, but a win could help them regain momentum heading into the All-Star break.