The Thunder will still be down two rotation players headed into its third preseason game.
Coach Billy Donovan announced Saturday that Patrick Patterson and Alex Abrines will not play against Melbourne United on Sunday. Patterson is recovering from arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and Abrines is coming back from a bone bruise on his left knee.
Patterson and Abrines have been limited to non-contact work at practice through the first two weeks of preseason, but have stayed late after practice this week for additional drills.
“I think they’re definitely getting closer," Donovan said.