Reggie Jackson Expected Back For Thunder

By Ted Schwerzler | Nov 3, 2014

May 31, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) handles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Reggie Jackson (15) during the fourth quarter in game six of the Western Conference Finals of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

In the early going, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been the NBA‘s least fortunate team thanks to key injuries. Tonight they look for a boost in Reggie Jackson returning to the lineup.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder are currently reeling after losing their two stars,

Russell Westbrook

and

, to injuries. As one of the favorites in the Western Conference,

squad is being tested very early this season. Tonight, the Thunder look to get a lift as Reggie Jackson returns to the court.

After suffering an ankle injury, Reggie Jackson has yet to suit up for the Thunder this season. The point guard was considered to be an important role player for the Thunder heading into the season, and now that role is going to be amplified.

Darnell Mayberry, a Thunder beat writer from The Oklahoman, is now reporting that the Thunder will have Jackson back in action tonight.

Scott Brooks says "as of right now" Reggie Jackson will play tonight at Brooklyn.
— Darnell Mayberry (@DarnellMayberry) November 3, 2014

Mayberry has also said that should Reggie Jackson be able to take the court, he will be the starter.

Brooks says Jackson will start tonight if he can go.
— Darnell Mayberry (@DarnellMayberry) November 3, 2014

The Thunder will need big minutes to come from somewhere, and Jackson has a huge opportunity in front of him. Should he be able to return and stay healthy, the young point guard can really use the next few weeks to come into his own.

Despite being forced into extended action with the injuries to Durant and Westbrook, there are few within the Thunder organization that wouldn’t say Jackson has a ton of upside and has shown can be relied upon as a key contributor.

The Thunder are scheduled to take on the Brooklyn Nets tonight with tip-off scheduled for 7:30 pm ET.

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