Set to miss 5-6 weeks, OKC would have to reshuffle positions and promote Cason Wallace to the starting lineup. Nonetheless, it was a tight contest between the two teams before tragedy struck Thunder again. During a play in the second quarter, Jalen Williams landed awkwardly, suffering an ankle sprain. He wouldn't return.

Over the past two weeks, we’ve gotten a glimpse of what this team could look like in preseason action. Let’s dive into the biggest storylines and takeaways from the Thunder’s five-game preseason slate.