Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Coming off bench Friday
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Williams is not in the Thunder's starting lineup against the Nets on Friday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Williams started the Thunder's final game before the All-Star break against the Bucks on Feb. 12, when he played 23 minutes and finished with nine points, eight rebounds and one assist. He'll revert to the bench for Friday's contest due to the return of Isaiah Hartenstein (calf).
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Running with first unit
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Williams is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Bucks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Williams will re-join the starting lineup after coming off the bench in three consecutive matchups. He should be in line for an increase in opportunities Thursday with Jalen Williams (hamstring) and Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) sidelined.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Out of starting lineup
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Williams is not in the Thunder's starting lineup against the Rockets on Saturday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Williams made his first start of the season in Wednesday's 116-106 loss to the Spurs, when he finished with 25 points, nine rebounds, two assists and one steal over 35 minutes. He'll revert to a bench role Saturday due to the returns of Aaron Wiggins and Chet Holmgren.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Season-high 25 points
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Williams registered 25 points (9-18 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 116-106 loss to the Spurs.
Williams made the most of his opportunity, falling one rebound short of a double-double, including a season-high 25 points. With Oklahoma City opting to rest a number of its stars, Williams was one of many players to step up. While this was certainly a strong performance, production like this shouldn't be expected moving forward.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Starting Wednesday
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Williams is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Williams will make his first start of the season as the Thunder are down to just eight healthy players, including all three two-way players. Williams has scored in double figures in four of his last seven appearances after doing so just five times in his first 24 outings.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Pops for 18 in Milwaukee
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Williams amassed 18 points (8-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), eight rebounds and two assists across 28 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 122-102 win over the Bucks.
It's the second time in 11 January games that Williams has played more than 20 minutes, and he's produced strong numbers each time -- he dropped 21 points and eight boards on the Grizzlies over 29 minutes Jan. 9. The veteran forward might see more such opportunities as the Thunder's depth continues to be tested by injuries, with Isaiah Hartenstein (calf), Jaylin Williams (back), Jalen Williams (hamstring), Aaron Wiggins (groin) and others all missing Wednesday's contest.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Nets 21 points with eight rebounds
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Williams produced 21 points (8-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds and two steals across 29 minutes during Friday's 117-116 win over the Grizzlies.
Williams saw just eight minutes of action his last time out, but with Chet Holmgren (shins), Jaylin Williams (heel) and Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) unavailable, Williams was able to carve out a larger role in the rotation. He made the most of his minutes, but Williams' playing time is too inconsistent in Oklahoma City to justify a roster spot in fantasy leagues.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Strong night off bench
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Williams closed Monday's 124-97 loss to the Hornets with eight points (3-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals across 17 minutes.
The Thunder are dealing with several injuries these days, but Williams' minutes haven't really gone up much. Over his last four games, he's averaging 11.9 minutes per contest with 4.0 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Logs four swipes in win
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Williams chipped in 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt), six rebounds, four steals and three assists in 25 minutes during Monday's 119-103 win over Memphis.
After totaling just five minutes over the Thunder's last three games, Williams stepped into the rotation with Chet Holmgren (illness), Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) and several other players sidelined in the front end of a back-to-back set. Williams finished as one of six Thunder players to score in double figures, putting up a season-high nine field-goal attempts in the process. The veteran forward also chipped in four steals after logging zero in his first eight regular-season appearances.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Productive line off bench
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Williams ended with 11 points (4-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-4 FT), seven rebounds and six assists over 24 minutes during Sunday's 131-101 win over the Jazz.
Williams has now scored in double digits in back-to-back contests and has eased his way back after missing the first 18 games of the season with a knee injury. If Isaiah Joe (Knee) and Alex Caruso (quad) continue to miss time, Williams could have another impactful rotational role until one of the aforementioned sidelined players returns.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Part of rotation in season debut
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Williams (knee) finished with zero points (0-1 FG), four rebounds and one assist across 13 minutes in Wednesday's 113-105 win over the Timberwolves.
Williams made his season debut Wednesday after he was sidelined for the first 18 games of 2025-26 while completing his recovery from arthroscopic knee surgery. Though the 18-1 Thunder will likely continue to stockpile blowout wins as the season rolls along to help prop up the minutes for reserves such as Williams, the 31-year-old could be at risk of falling out of the rotation in competitive games once Oklahoma City is back to full strength. Jalen Williams (wrist) still has yet to debut, and Aaron Wiggins (adductor) could also be prioritized ahead of Kenrich Williams once healthy.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Ready for season debut
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Williams (knee) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against Minnesota, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Williams has missed the Thunder's first 18 games of the season while rehabbing from arthroscopic left knee surgery. He's completed his recovery and will be available off the bench for the Thunder on Wednesday, though his minutes will almost certainly be monitored closely as he acclimates to game action.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Out again Sunday
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Williams (knee) won't play Sunday versus Portland.
Williams is recovering from a September knee procedure and remains without an official timetable to return. He should be viewed as week-to-week and can safely remain on the waiver wire in fantasy leagues.
Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Jazz, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Williams continues to recover from arthroscopic left knee surgery that he underwent in late September. His next opportunity to play is Sunday against Portland, but a clear timeline for his return won't be established until he is re-evaluated by medical staff.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Won't play Wednesday
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Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Kings.
Williams underwent arthroscopic left knee surgery in late September and has yet to make his season debut. He can be considered week-to-week until the Thunder provide another update on his recovery.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Won't play Monday
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Williams (knee) is out for Monday's game against the Pelicans.
Williams has yet to debut this season as he continues to rehab following left knee surgery. His next opportunity to suit up comes Wednesday against the Kings, though he can be considered doubtful until the team updates his status.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Not yet ready for return
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Williams (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.
Williams is rehabbing from left knee surgery and is not yet ready for his 2025-26 debut. The team has yet to provide a concrete update on when he'll be ready for live action, which likely means he still needs to clear a few hurdles in his rehab program. He can be considered week-to-week until the Thunder provide an update on his recovery.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: To be re-evaluated in 6-8 weeks
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Williams (knee) will undergo surgery on his left knee Tuesday and will be re-evaluated in six to eight weeks, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
Williams likely won't be back on the floor until mid-November at the earliest. The TCU product played in 69 regular-season games with Oklahoma City during the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 6.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, shooting 48.3 percent from the field and 38.6 percent from three-point range.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Undergoing knee surgery
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Williams will undergo arthroscopic left knee surgery Monday, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Williams is likely to miss an extended period of time while recovering from surgery, though no official return timeline has been announced. The forward logged 69 regular-season appearances for the Thunder last year, averaging 6.3 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 16.4 minutes per contest. Oklahoma City's depth should help absorb the loss, but it could also lead to more minutes for Aaron Wiggins or create an opportunity for an unproven young player like Ousmane Dieng off the bench.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Scoreless in title game
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Williams closed with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound across five minutes during Sunday's 103-91 victory over the Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.
Williams went scoreless Sunday, logging just one rebound in five minutes. His role diminished in the postseason, where he appeared in 16 of the Thunder's 23 games but averaged just 8.6 minutes per contest. During the regular season, however, the veteran forward was generally a productive contributor in his reserve role, averaging 6.3 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 16.4 minutes across 69 games, including seven starts.
