Schroder Leaves the Bubble, Ferguson Out

Dennis Schroder is going to be with his wife as she gives birth, plus Terrance Ferguson will sit out of the Thunder's game with the Nuggets due to a leg contusion.

The Oklahoma City Thunder will be without Dennis Schroder for a while. Billy Donovan Announced Today that the sixth man of the year candidate is leaving the bubble to be with his wife while she gives birth to their second child. 

There is no timetable for Schroder's return, but Donovan does say he will know more in the coming days. Per Joe Mussatto of the Oklahoman, her are Donovan's quotes. 

There's no firm timetable for Schroder's return, but Donovan said he should know more in the coming days. https://t.co/BJsp10cl3e

— Joe Mussatto (@joe_mussatto) August 3, 2020

"It happened this morning, so he's with his family at this point in time."..."I'll have a chance probably to talk to him and find out a little bit more if it's not later Today or tomorrow."

" Right now, for at least this game, he'll be out.".. "We'll probably be able to gather some more information once we get a chance to spend a little more time with him over the phone." 

Without Schroder, the Thunder will not be able to play their closing lineup, which features all three balls-handlers on the court at the same time.  That lineup, which includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander '-Alexander and Chris Paul, is outscoring opponents by 29 points per 100 possessions. 

Donovan - Terrance Ferguson (leg) is out along with Dennis (family) against Denver.

— Steve McGehee (@SteveMcGehee) August 3, 2020

It also means we get to see Gilgous-Alexander on the floor as a point guard. I asked Donvan on Saturday if he intended to play Gilgeous-Alexander at the one to prepare for this moment, and Donovan replied. "I think we have tried to work on that some during practice knowing Dennis's situation."..."We've gotta play the game to win, and to put our best foot forward, these games are all meaningful right now."

Terrance Ferguson Out

Terrance Ferguson hasn't seen much playing time since the Thunder arrived in Orlando, and he is out of today's game with a leg contusion. Ferguson was sidelined with the same injury in the Thunder's final scrimmage vs. The Trailblazers. 

Before Saturday's game with Utah, Ferguson said he planned to play even with the injury.  

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Terrance Ferguson Out

Terrance Ferguson hasn't seen much playing time since the Thunder arrived in Orlando, and he is out of today's game with a leg contusion. Ferguson was sidelined with the same injury in the Thunder's final scrimmage vs. The Trailblazers.

Before Saturday's game with Utah, Ferguson said he planned to play even with the injury.