Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Hot from distance in season debut
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Joe (knee) tallied 20 points (7-12 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal across 24 minutes Thursday in the Thunder's 127-108 win over the Wizards.
Cleared to make his season debut after missing the Thunder's first five games while recovering from a left knee contusion, Joe didn't exhibit any signs of rust. He was one of two Thunder bench players to put up 20 points in the runaway victory, with reserve guard Ajay Mitchell also achieving the feat. Though Joe should be a regular part of the Thunder's rotation now that he's healthy again, his playing time will likely trend down in more competitive games and when Oklahoma City gets Chet Holmgren (back) and Jalen Williams (wrist) back in action.
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Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Ready for season debut
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Joe (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Wizards.
Following a five-game stay on the sidelines to begin the season, Joe is ready to take the floor in his return from a knee injury. With Jalen Williams (wrist) still out of action, Joe should factor into the reserve mix in his season debut. Joe averaged 10.2 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 21.7 minutes per contest in 74 regular-season games in 2024-25, shooting 41.2 percent from downtown.
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Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Goes through shootaround
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Joe (knee) participated in Thursday's shootaround, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Joe, who is listed as questionable on the official injury report, has yet to make his 2025-26 season debut. However, he appears to be trending in the right direction and could potentially get the green light for some minutes against the Wizards. With Ajay Mitchell playing so well, it's fair to wonder just how involved Joe could be.
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Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Iffy for Thursday
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Joe (knee) is questionable to play in Thursday's game against the Wizards, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Joe has yet to play a game during the 2025-26campaign, but he's trending in the right direction to make his season debut. If he can't play, his next chance to return to the floor will be Sunday against the Pelicans.
Joe is out for Tuesday's game against the Kings due to a left knee contusion.
Joe's season debut will have to wait at least one more contest. The sharpshooter's next chance to take the court arrives Thursday against the Wizards. Until Joe is ready to play, the Thunder will continue to lean more heavily on Luguentz Dort and Aaron Wiggins on the wing.
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Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Out again Monday
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Joe (knee) is out for Monday's game against the Mavericks.
Joe will push off his season debut once again as he continues to battle a left knee injury. Cason Wallace and Aaron Wiggins figure to see large roles due to Alex Caruso (concussion) also being sidelined.
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Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Won't play vs. Atlanta
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Joe (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hawks.
Joe will miss a third straight game to start the season, as he continues to recover from a knee injury. The team will likely turn to Cason Wallace (knee), Aaron Wiggins and Ajay Mitchell to pick up the slack.
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Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Won't play vs. Indiana
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Joe (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Pacers, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.
Joe will miss a second consecutive game to start the 2025-26 campaign, as he continues to recover from a knee injury. The team will likely pivot to Cason Wallace (knee), Aaron Wiggins and Ajay Mitchell, especially with Alex Caruso (concussion) also on the mend.
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Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Not ready for season opener
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Joe (knee) is out for Tuesday's season opener against the Rockets, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.
Joe's knee injury, which he sustained during the preseason, will drag into the regular season. The sharpshooter's next chance to make his season debut is Thursday in Indiana. Cason Wallace and Aaron Wiggins should help pick up the slack Tuesday.
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Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Remaining out Friday
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Joe (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's preseason game against Denver, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Joe sustained the knee injury in Saturday's loss to the Pacers and will miss his second straight contest. The 26-year-old swingman's next opportunity to play will come in Tuesday's regular-season opener against Houston.
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Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Will not play Tuesday
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Joe (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason game against the Bucks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Joe continues to deal with a knee injury that he suffered during Saturday's preseason matchup against the Pacers. There's a chance the team keeps him sidelined for the rest of the preseason.
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Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Doesn't return Saturday
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Joe suffered a knee injury during Saturday's preseason game against the Thunder and didn't return.
Joe logged seven minutes off the bench Saturday. He racked up four points, one rebound and one assist in his limited time on the floor. The next chance for him to get back on the floor will be Tuesday against the Bucks.
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Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Heads to locker room
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Joe appeared to have injured his knee during Saturday's preseason game against the Thunder, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Joe headed to the locker room in the first half and has yet to return. He logged seven minutes off the bench before the injury, racking up four points, one rebound and one assist.
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Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Pours in 19 off the bench
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Joe compiled 19 points (5-8 FG, 4-5 FT, 5-8 3Pt), two rebounds and a blocked shot over 20 minutes in Thursday's 122-116 preseason win over the Hornets.
The Thunder will continue to spread out the usage up and down the bench, and Thursday was Joe's turn to make an impact. He took all eight of his shots from beyond the arc and converted on five of them, displaying the same prowess from downtown that he displayed last season. During the 2024-25 campaign, the sixth-year guard converted 41.2 percent of his three-point shot attempts.
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Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Back in bench role
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Joe will come off the bench for Thursday's preseason game against the Hornets, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
The Thunder will roll with the usual starting five Thursday, bumping Joe back to his typical bench role. He failed to do much with his opportunity to start in Monday's exhibition, tallying three points, three rebounds and three assists in 21 minutes.
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Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Starting Sunday
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Joe will start Sunday's preseason game against the Hornets, James Plowright of CLTure.org reports.
With most of the Thunder's starters resting Sunday and Jalen Williams (wrist) likely out until Opening Night, Joe will start the preseason opener alongside Aaron Wiggins, Nikola Topic, Jaylin Williams and Ousmane Dieng. Joe has shot at least 41 percent from deep in three straight seasons.
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