Thunder's Victor Oladipo: Out Thursday, but close to return

Oladipo (wrist) will sit out Thursday against the Grizzlies, but is making progress in his recovery, Brett Dawson of The Oklahoman reports.

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Coach Billy Donovan said that Oladipo would miss his ninth straight game barring something "unforeseeable," but the fourth-year player showed signs during Wednesday's practice that he's closing in on a return. He was able to participate in full-contact three-on-three drills toward the end of the session, suggesting a return the court Saturday against the Clippers could be a possibility. Anthony Morrow and Alex Abrines have been seeing most of the minutes at shooting guard while Oladipo has been sidelined.