Amid Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein's best start to a season of his career, Friday's NBA Cup game against the Suns will be his first injury absence of the season. Hartenstein is ruled out with right ankle soreness. He joins Aaron Wiggins (left adductor) on the Thunder's injury report .

Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams is set to make his season debut against the Suns. Kenrich Williams, who hadn't made his, checked into Wednesday's 113-105 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves to a standing ovation from fans at the Paycom Center. Jalen will receive his warm welcome on Friday.

Hartenstein is averaging 12.2 points on 67.1% shooting, 10.7 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks this season. Jaylin Williams could get the nod in coach Mark Daigneault's starting lineup or we could see th

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