Joe supplied 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 15 minutes during Thursday's 114-108 win over the Grizzlies in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Joe tied the Thunder's bench high in points during an extremely efficient outing Thursday. The 25-year-old scored in double figures for the first time this series, despite playing a series-low mark in minutes. Joe is averaging 7.7 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 17.0 minutes per game during the first round.
... See More... See Less
Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Reserve role Sunday
Rotowire
Joe will come off the bench during Sunday's Game 1 of the Western Conference quarterfinal-round series against the Grizzlies, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Joe started the final three games of the regular season for Oklahoma City and played well in that role. However, he'll return to the bench Sunday in Game 1 against Memphis.
... See More... See Less
Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Career-best night from outside
Rotowire
Joe closed with a season-high 32 points (11-15 FG, 10-14 3Pt), five rebounds, nine assists and two steals across 34 minutes during Friday's 145-111 win over the Jazz.
The 10 three-pointers were a career high for Joe, who was making his second straight start as the Thunder let their usual starters heal up ahead of the playoffs. The 25-year-old wing could be in line for another start Sunday against New Orleans in OKC's regular-season finale, but he'll be a volatile DFS option if he does -- in his first start Wednesday, Joe scored just five points on 2-for-8 shooting, including 1-for-6 from beyond the arc.
... See More... See Less
Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Set to start Wednesday
Rotowire
Joe is in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Suns, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Joe will be in the first five for Oklahoma City for the 14th time this season. The 25-year-old has averaged 12.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.2 steals per game as a starter, shooting 42.9 percent from the field and 40.4 percent from deep.
... See More... See Less
Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Set to play Sunday
Rotowire
Joe (knee) isn't on the injury report for Sunday's game versus the Lakers.
Joe will return to action Sunday after missing Oklahoma City's previous contest due to right knee soreness. Joe has been on fire from behind the arc as of late, converting 47.4 percent of his 7.8 three-point attempts per contest across his last 10 appearances.
... See More... See Less
Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Out Friday
Rotowire
Joe (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Rockets.
Joe will sit out a game for the first time since March 3 due to a right knee injury. The issue isn't expected to be serious, but the Thunder are being cautious since the former Arkansas star is a key piece off the bench for OKC. His next chance to play will come Sunday against the Lakers.
... See More... See Less
Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Iffy against Houston
Rotowire
Joe is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Rockets due to right knee soreness.
Joe is in danger of missing his first game since March 3 due to a right knee injury. If Joe is ultimately downgraded to out, Cason Wallace, Alex Caruso and Aaron Wiggins are candidates to receive increased playing time.
... See More... See Less
Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Outstanding in win over Chicago
Rotowire
Joe finished with 31 points (10-17 FG, 8-14 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 24 minutes during Monday's 145-117 victory over the Bulls.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams tend to earn most of the credit for what the Thunder do on offense on a regular basis, but this time it was Joe who led OKC to a huge blowout win with an outstanding effort off the bench. This is not the first time Joe has turned heads with his play as a member of the second unit, though, as he also scored 31 points in a win over the Knicks on Jan. 10. Joe has scored 15 or more points off the bench in 10 different games this season.
... See More... See Less
Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Drains five threes from second unit
Rotowire
Joe closed Saturday's 132-111 victory over the Pacers with 19 points (7-9 FG, 5-7 3Pt) and five rebounds over 27 minutes off the bench.
The fifth-year wing has been locked in from long range to close out March. Joe has drained multiple three-pointers in eight of the last nine games (one start), averaging 12.9 points, 3.4 boards, 3.3 treys and 1.7 assists in 26.0 minutes during that span while shooting 46.2 percent from beyond the arc.
... See More... See Less
Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Scores 14 points in win
Rotowire
Joe chipped in 14 points (5-7 FG, 4-6 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and three steals over 28 minutes during Tuesday's 121-105 victory over the Kings.
Aaron Wiggins (Achilles), Cason Wallace (knee) and Jalen Williams (hip) were all sidelined Tuesday, allowing Joe to play an expanded role. Apart from this outing, Joe has been a tough sell in fantasy formats lately, posting averages of 11.1 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.5 steals and 2.7 three-pointers in 24.0 minutes over his last 11 games.
... See More... See Less
Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Not starting vs. Charlotte
Rotowire
Joe is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Hornets, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
The Thunder rested several regulars in the 133-100 win over the 76ers on Wednesday, but they'll play something closer to their regular first unit, meaning Joe will return to his regular bench role. The former Arkansas star has played off the bench most of the season, averaging 9.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.5 steals per game when deployed in the second unit.
... See More... See Less
Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Set to start Wednesday
Rotowire
Joe will be in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the 76ers, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Joe will make his 13th start of the season for the Thunder as the team deals with injuries and star players sitting for rest purposes. In his previous 12 starts, the 25-year-old guard averaged 11.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.3 steals per game, shooting 41.6 percent from the field and 38.8 percent from deep.
... See More... See Less
Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Productive off bench
Rotowire
Joe posted 19 points (6-12 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and two assists across 30 minutes during Sunday's 121-105 win over the Bucks.
Luguentz Dort (hip) sat this game out and is day-to-day, presumably. Aaron Wiggins usually leads the second unit in usage, but he was dealing with an illness and saw just 19 minutes. Joe hasn't shot the ball well over his last seven games with a 38.3 percent mark from the field, but he's been productive with 10.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.4 three-pointers.
... See More... See Less
Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Slides to bench Sunday
Rotowire
Joe will come off the bench in Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Joe got the spot start during Friday's win over Portland due to all of the club's usual starting five being sidelined. The 25-year-old has averaged 9.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals across 18.2 minutes per contest over his last five outings.
... See More... See Less
Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Starting Friday
Rotowire
Joe is in the Thunder's starting lineup against the Trail Blazers on Friday, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Joe will make his 12th start of the season Friday as six Thunder players -- including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (rest) and Cason Wallace (knee) -- ruled out due to injury. Joe has averaged 8.9 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists over 19.4 minutes per game since the beginning of February.
... See More... See Less
Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Upgraded to available
Rotowire
Joe (back) is available for Wednesday's game against Memphis.
After missing the past two games for the Thunder, Joe is expected to be back in the rotation Wednesday. Aaron Wiggins (thumb) is questionable to play, so Joe could see a healthy workload potentially -- Chet Holmgren (leg) is sitting out Wednesday as well.
... See More... See Less
Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Iffy for Wednesday
Rotowire
Joe (back) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Joe is in danger of missing a third straight game as he continues to nurse soreness in his back. Oklahoma City will already be shorthanded in the backcourt with Alex Caruso (ankle) ruled out, so if Joe doesn't play, the team will be in a tough spot and will likely have to look to Aaron Wiggins to pick up the slack.
... See More... See Less
Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Another absence coming
Rotowire
Joe (back) will not play Monday against Houston.
Joe will miss a second consecutive game for the Thunder and remains day-to-day. Cason Wallace and Aaron Wiggins will offer slightly more upside in the short term as a result.
... See More... See Less
Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Ruled out for Sunday
Rotowire
Joe (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Joe was one of two OKC players who departed Friday's win over the Hawks due to an injury, with Chet Holmgren (ankle) being the other, and the back tightness will prevent Joe from playing Sunday. His next chance to play will come Monday against the Rockets in the second leg of a back-to-back set.
... See More... See Less
Thunder's Isaiah Joe: Leaves game due to back tightness
Rotowire
Joe will not return to Friday's game against Atlanta due to lower-back tightness, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.
Joe finished the second quarter on the court, but he was ruled out shortly after halftime due to the injury. Before exiting, Joe posted 12 points (4-8 FG, 4-8 3Pt) across 11 minutes. He can be viewed as day-to-day heading into the Thunder's next game Sunday in San Antonio.
4:11
1:38
1:33
2:00
1:31
4:42
1:13
1:29
