Memphis Grizzlies vs OKC Thunder Starting Lineups (Dec. 22) | 2025-26 NBA Season 

After a heartbreaking loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the OKC Thunder will look to get back in the win column Monday night when they return home to host the Memphis Grizzlies. It will be the second matchup between the two teams this season. OKC won the previous meeting 114-100 on Nov. 9.

The Thunder are experiencing the ebbs and flows that come with a long NBA season. After going on a franchise-record 16-game winning streak, OKC has dropped two of its last three games, both of which came down to the wire. However, if one thing has rung true about this Thunder team all season, it’s their ability to bounce back after tough losses. They will be hungry to get back on track at home on Monday, where they are 13-0.

The Grizzlies are also looking to get back in the win column after being beaten 130-122 by the bottom Eastern Conference Washington Wizards. That loss was Memphis’ second of December, coming off a five-game winning streak.

This is the Grizzlies’ first leg of a back-to-back in the third game of their current four-game road trip. On Tuesday, they will face the Utah Jazz.

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Memphis Grizzlies vs OKC Thunder Starting Lineups and Depth Charts (Dec. 22)

Memphis Grizzlies Starting Lineup and Depth Chart

The Grizzlies have been rocked by injuries over the last few weeks. It began with injuries to Zach Edey (ankle) and John Konchar (thumb). Unfortunately, the situation has worsened, now affecting a total of eight players.

Brandon Clarke, who made his season debut against the Timberwolves after missing the first 26 games, reported a right calf strain in the next game against the Washington Wizards. He is set to be reevaluated in three weeks.

On top of that, Ja Morant is also ruled out, citing an ankle sprain. Ty Jerome (calf strain), Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe surgery), Vince Williams Jr. (knee soreness) and Javon Smart (turf toe) continue to remain sidelined.

Santi Aldama, Jaren Jackson Jr., Cedric Coward, Jaylen Wells and Cam Spencer are expected to start and carry the load until the other players get healthy.

OKC Thunder Starting Lineup and Depth Chart

The Thunder are also not without trouble coming into this game, with key injuries plaguing the roster. All of their big men, Isaiah Hartenstein (soleus soreness), Jaylin Williams (heel bursitis) and Ousmane Dieng (calf strain) are ruled out. Chet Holmgren is listed as questionable with back spasms.

Alex Caruso (finger sprain) and Aaron Wiggins (adductor soreness) are also carrying questionable status. Nikola Topic (testicular surgery) and Thomas Sorken (torn ACL) continue to remain sidelined.

Coach Mark Daigneault is expected to make tweaks to the lineup, possibly going with a small-ball rotation ft. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort, Jalen Williams, Kenrich Williams and Branden Carlson.

Edited by Mervin LR