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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 10

OKC Thunder's Cason Wallace Continues to Make All-Defense Case

Most NBA observers agree, the Oklahoma City Thunder have not only one of the best defenses in the NBA, but one of the best in recent memory. OKC's defense led the team to 68 regular season wins and an NBA title in 2024-25 in spite of a lackluster shooting performance in the playoffs.

Cason Wallace News / The Lead / December 10

Cason Wallace is a Lock for NBA All-Defense

Cason Wallace has quickly become one of the premier defensive guards in the NBA and has been a pivotal part of one of the best defensive teams of all time: the 2025-26 Oklahoma City Thunder.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 5

How Cason Wallace’s defensive potential was unlocked by Thunder’s friendly competition

After Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace earned the Western Conference’s Defensive Player of the Month for October and November, All-Star Jalen Williams revealed how he helped the third-year guard improve his defense.

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NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 5

Young OKC Thunder Guard Deserves More Love in DPOY Discussion

Oklahoma City has the best defense in the NBA, and one of its backcourt stoppers should be getting more attention. Over the past few weeks, the Thunder have gone from a defending champion seemingly on the verge of a dynasty to a 21-1 unstoppable force with no end in sight.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / December 3

Cason Wallace DPOY Odds Skyrocket With Recent Feat

The Cason Wallace DPOY hype is getting more traction after the Thunder guard was named the Western Conference Defensive Player of the Month. Wallace is seeing a bigger spotlight in his games as he continues to put up massive defensive performances in his games.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 2

Scottie Barnes, Cason Wallace named Defensive Players of the Month

Raptors forward Scottie Barnes is the Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month for October/November, while Thunder guard Cason Wallace won the award for the Western Conference, according to an announcement from the NBA (Twitter link).

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / November 25

Cason Wallace Gaining Valuable Full-Time Starting Experience for OKC Thunder

There was a point in time during Oklahoma City’s rebuild where rookies had a full runway to develop on the court in real games. Often times, they were given a chance to start early on, and remain in the starting lineup for valuable reps.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / November 18

OKC Thunder Getting More From Cason Wallace

Despite being 14-1, it has not been a charmed life for the Oklahoma City Thunder to begin the 2025-26 campaign. The OKC Thunder have seen more than their fair share of injuries.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / November 14

Thunder Guard is an Underrated Candidate for DPOY

With a lot of injuries to its key players, Oklahoma City is now unlocking more of its deeper bench. The team’s short rotation is forcing their hand, and yet they are winning.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 11

How Thunder’s Alex Caruso helped to unlock Cason Wallace’s pick-pocket potential

There was a moment during an episode of The Young Man and The Three podcast when Oklahoma City Thunder guards Alex Caruso and Cason Wallace were asked how much film study goes into their preparation.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / November 8

Cason Wallace’s Value Continues to Increase Every Game

It’s easy to forget how young this Thunder roster still is after they won an NBA championship a season ago. The rotation is scattered with players that are still improving, though, and will certainly get better over time.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 7

Thunder’s Cason Wallace gives Russell Westbrook his flowers before NBA Cup clash vs. Kings

Cason Wallace and the undermanned Oklahoma City Thunder will look to return to the win column in an NBA Cup matchup against Russell Westbrook and the Sacramento Kings on Friday.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / November 3

Could OKC Thunder Guard Cason Wallace Earn All-Defense Honors this Year?

The Oklahoma City Thunder have a handful of impressive defenders on the roster. In 2024-25, Lu Dort earned First-Team All-Defense honors, while All-Star wing Jalen Williams was named Second-Team All-Defense.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Analysis Network / November 3

Mark Daigneault credits two Thunder players with Cason Wallace’s development, ‘Those guys are…’

Mark Daigneault has been very happy with how Cason Wallace has started the season and credited two players for his recent uptick in form. The Oklahoma City Thunder have been absolutely stellar to start the season, going 7-0.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 31

Cason Wallace Locks Down Wizards As Thunder Improve To 6-0

In the Oklahoma City Thunder's 127-108 victory over the Washington Wizards Thursday, Oct. 30, at Paycom Center, Cason Wallace excelled on both ends. The 2023 lottery pick stepped up in the absence of stars Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, scoring 12 points on two three-pointers and assisting on three buckets on offense.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Sporting News / October 25

Cason Wallace's availability for Thunder vs. Hawks on Saturday revealed

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Sporting News / October 23

Why Cason Wallace isn't playing vs. Pacers and what it means for Thunder

The Thunder will be shorthanded in Thursday's Finals rematch.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / October 19

Thunder pick up options on Cason Wallace, Nikola Topic

The reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder picked up the fourth-year option on guard Cason Wallace and the third-year option on guard Nikola Topic on Sunday.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / September 17

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / The Lead / July 29

How Cason Wallace Can Become a Franchise Cornerstone

At 21 years old, Cason Wallace is already a key contributor to an Oklahoma City Thunder championship team. Wallace is already an outstanding perimeter defender, using his quick hands and long arms like few other guards can.