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Mark Daigneault expects growth from Cason Wallace in 2026-27

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 11:04 PM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Mark Daigneault expects growth from Cason Wallace in 2026-27

Summary

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault expressed confidence in guard Cason Wallace ahead of the 2026-27 season. Daigneault highlighted Wallace's consistent growth and development since being drafted tenth overall in 2023. Last season, Wallace averaged 8.6 points, earning All-Defensive Second Team honors. He is poised for an expanded role following Lu Dort's departure, and Daigneault anticipates another leap in performance as training camp begins.

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•Cason Wallace had a career-best 24.9 minutes per game in 2025-26.
•He averaged 8.6 points on 47.9% shooting last season.
•Wallace was named to the All-Defensive Second Team.
•He is expected to take on a larger role next season.
•Mark Daigneault praised Wallace's confidence and consistency.

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11:04 PMYahoo Sports — Thunder news: Why Mark Daigneault expects big leap from Cason Wallace

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Ahead of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace’s anticipated increased role in 2026-27 , head coach Mark Daigneault revealed why he expects the same, and it has nothing to do with Lu Dort’s departure. Instead, it’s what he’s seen throughout the fourth-year guard’s career in Oklahoma City: consistent growth. Wallace is due for a […] The post Thunder news: Why Mark Daigneault expects big leap from Cason Wallace appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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