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March 4, 2026
Not starting vs. New York
Joe won't start against the Knicks on Wednesday, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.
Analysis
Joe started Tuesday's win over the Bulls due to the absence of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen), but the former will slide to the second unit Wednesday with Gilgeous-Alexander back in action. Joe has averaged 14.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.2 steals in 22.2 minutes per contest over his last five appearances off the bench.
March 4, 2026
Starting Tuesday
Joe will start against the Bulls on Tuesday, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
Analysis
With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) unavailable for the front end of this back-to-back set, Joe will get the starting nod. As a starter this season (six games), the 26-year-old guard has averaged 12.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 steals across 28.8 minutes per tilt.
March 2, 2026
Scores 14 points Sunday
Joe recorded 14 points (5-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and five rebounds in 21 minutes during Sunday's 100-87 victory over Dallas.
Analysis
With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) back in action, Joe has come off the bench in the Thunder's last two games. While that reduces his fantasy appeal in most formats, he remains a player worth keeping close tabs on due to his ability to get hot at any minute. Joe has scored in double digits in eight of his last 10 appearances, averaging 15.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game over that stretch.
February 28, 2026
Not starting Friday
Joe is not in the Thunder's starting lineup against the Nuggets on Friday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Analysis
Joe has started four of the Thunder's last eight games (including each of the last three contests) and has averaged 17.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 4.0 threes and 1.9 steals over 25.3 minutes per game over that span. He'll revert to a bench role for Friday's contest due to the return of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who will join Cason Wallace, Luguentz Dort, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein in the starting lineup.
February 26, 2026
Omitted from injury report
Joe (glute) is off the injury report for Friday's game against Denver, per Clemente Almanza of USA Today.
Analysis
After suffering a bruised left glute in Wednesday's loss to Detroit, Joe is ready to roll for Friday's showdown. The sharpshooter has been on fire as of late, averaging 16.0 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.7 steals and 3.7 three-pointers per tilt in 10 games while shooting 51.4 percent from deep.
February 26, 2026
Early exit Wednesday
Joe has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against Detroit due to a left glute contusion, Nick Crain of Forbes.com reports.
Analysis
Joe drew a third straight start but had struggled over the first two quarters of the contests, netting just three points (1-5 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 14 minutes. With Joe out for the second half, the Thunder could lean more heavily on Jared McCain and Nikola Topic alongside Cason Wallace for the rest of the night.