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Thunder 2-Way Player to Get More Playing Time Due to Injuries

Guard Micah Peavy, one of the Oklahoma City Thunder‘s two-way players, could get more playing time due to the team’s rash of injuries.The Thunder just lost Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace for most of, if not all of, the 2026-27…

By Adam Martin · HEAVY

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 7:16 PM

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Oklahoma City Thunder two-way player Micah Peavy could see expanded playing time due to multiple team injuries.
Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault praised Peavy's toughness, size, and athleticism.
Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace face long-term absences, while Chet Holmgren is sidelined for several months.

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Oklahoma City Thunder two-way player Micah Peavy could be in line for increased playing time following significant injuries to key teammates. Head coach Mark Daigneault indicated Peavy may see expanded minutes after the Thunder lost Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace for most or all of the 2026-27 NBA season, alongside Chet Holmgren being sidelined for several months.

Peavy, who signed a two-way contract with Oklahoma City, played five minutes in his team debut during a 120-96 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Originally drafted 40th overall in 2025, Peavy previously appeared in 61 games for the New Orleans Pelicans before short stints with Memphis and Oklahoma City.

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