Thunder's Victor Oladipo: Remains away from team

Oladipo (back) is yet to join the Thunder on its current three-game road trip and will consequently miss Friday's game against the Suns, Fred Katz of the Norman Transcript reports.

Analysis:

Oladipo is still contending with back spasms, which have prevented him from traveling to join his teammates on the road this week. With him missing a fifth-straight game Friday, Alex Abrines figures to continue to start at shooting guard, where he's impressed in Oladipo's absence. While Oladipo's next chance to suit up will come Sunday versus the Mavericks, it's probably more likely he remains in Oklahoma City with Tuesday's game versus Portland in mind.