Williams (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports Monday.
This is a brutal blow for the Thunder and for Williams' fantasy managers. Williams is battling a right hamstring strain, and those tend to linger if not treated properly. Based on this re-evaluation timeline, the earliest possible return for Williams would be Feb. 3 against the Magic. In the meantime, Ajay Mitchell, Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, Alex Caruso and Kenrich Williams could be a bit more involved for the Thunder.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Ruled out for Monday
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Williams has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Cavaliers due to a right hamstring strain.
Williams exited Saturday's loss to the Heat in the second quarter and was eventually ruled out for the remainder of the game due to what the team initially called right thigh soreness. However, the star forward underwent additional testing Sunday and will miss at least Monday's contest due to a right hamstring strain. The severity of the strain is unclear, but if Williams is forced to miss additional time, Aaron Wiggins, Alex Caruso and Kenrich Williams are candidates for increased minutes.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: To undergo further testing
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Head coach Mark Daigneault said after Saturday's 122-120 loss to the Heat that Williams (thigh) will undergo further testing Sunday, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.
Williams limped to the locker room in the second quarter and was eventually ruled out for the remainder of the game due to right thigh soreness. He posted eight points (3-5 FG, 2-2 3Pt), three rebounds and three assists across 14 minutes before exiting. The Thunder are expected to provide an update on the star forward's status for Monday's game against Cleveland by Sunday night, and for now, he should be considered highly questionable.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Won't return vs. Miami
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Williams won't return to Saturday's game against the Heat due to right thigh soreness, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.
Williams limped to the locker room in the second quarter and won't return during the second half. He'll finish with eight points (3-5 FG, 2-2 3Pt), three rebounds and three assists across 14 minutes. The star forward's next opportunity to play will come Monday against the Cavaliers.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Headed to locker room
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Williams exited Saturday's game with an apparent right leg injury, Steve McGehee of News 9 Oklahoma City reports.
Williams was able to get back to the locker room under his own power, but he was sporting a limp, so he should be considered questionable to return. If he needs to miss time, that will open up minutes for Aaron Wiggins, Cason Wallace and Ajay Mitchell.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Efficient in win over Heat
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Williams produced 18 points (9-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals over 29 minutes during Sunday's 124-112 win over the Heat.
Williams delivered one of his most efficient scoring performances of the season in Sunday's win over the Heat, matching a season high with a 69.2 percent shooting mark from the field. The 24-year-old forward notched his 11th multi-steal game of the season and has put up his standard numbers through six contests in January, averaging 18.7 points, 5.8 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 0.8 steals in 31.5 minutes per game.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Double-doubles in comeback win
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Williams amassed 26 points (9-18 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 8-10 FT), five rebounds, 10 assists, one block and one steal over 36 minutes during Friday's 117-116 victory over Memphis.
Williams was quiet through the first half of action, but he caught fire late and scored 12 of his 23 points during the final frame. His strong play in the second half helped the Thunder overcome a 21-point deficit, and Oklahoma City has now won 16 straight meetings with Memphis.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Delivers solid numbers in loss
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Williams produced 23 points (9-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds and seven assists across 34 minutes during Sunday's 108-105 loss to the Suns.
Williams posted his most efficient scoring night of the season, shooting 69.2 percent from the field. The 24-year-old forward has struggled with his shot of late, scoring 20 or more points in just two of the last seven games, but he's made up for it as a distributor with at least six assists in six of those contests. After missing time early with a wrist injury, Williams' scoring numbers have dipped from last season's marks. Through 17 games played, he's averaging 17.2 points, 5.5 assists, 5.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 29.5 minutes per game.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Sniffs double-double in victory
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Williams ended with 20 points (8-17 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal in 33 minutes during Monday's 140-129 win over the Hawks.
Williams turned in a great all-around performance with solid numbers in every statistical category. Monday was an encouraging bounce-back effort for Williams, who endured a three-point slump where he failed to break the 20-point barrier. Although injuries have diluted his totals, he's averaged 17.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.6 steals over 14 games played.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Records 24 points in win
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Williams chipped in 24 points (10-20 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds and two assists in 34 minutes during Monday's 119-103 win over Memphis.
Williams finished as Oklahoma City's second-leading scorer against the Grizzlies, though he struggled mightily from three-point range. Still, the star forward had shot 40.0 percent from downtown in his first nine regular-season appearances, so his shooting woes from beyond the arc can simply be labeled an off night. On a more positive note, he scored 20-plus points for the second time in his last three games and for the fourth time this season. While Chet Holmgren (illness) and the rest of the Thunder's skilled roster can eat into Williams' production at times, he has largely remained a consistent producer across the board.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Strikes for 20 against Clippers
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Williams ended Thursday's 122-101 win over the Clippers with 20 points (8-14 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, five assists and two steals in 29 minutes.
The lone rebound was a season low for Williams, but he compensated by scoring at least 20 points for the third time in the last six games. The fourth-year forward is averaging 19.0 points, 5.5 assists, 4.5 boards, 1.8 steals and 1.2 threes in 27.8 minutes over that stretch while shooting 51.2 percent from the floor, as he gets fully up to speed after missing the first month-plus of the season while recovering from wrist surgery.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Drops 15 in win
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Williams recorded 15 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one steal in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 138-89 victory over the Suns.
Williams has averaged only 24.0 minutes a game in his last three appearances, primarily because this Thunder team is so good that they can pull their starters early. Ever since making his season debut after recovering from a wrist injury, Williams has averaged 17.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 1.2 steals, 0.8 blocks and 0.7 threes across 28.0 minutes.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Strikes for 25 in Sunday's win
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Williams ended with 25 points (11-19 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, eight assists and two steals over 25 minutes during Sunday's 131-101 victory over Utah.
The fourth-year forward tied Chet Holmgren for the team lead in scoring, as Williams set a new season high in points. He didn't make his 2025-26 debut until Nov. 28 after recovering from offseason wrist surgery, but in five games since getting back on the court, Williams has averaged 17.8 points, 6.4 assists, 5.2 boards, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks. Sunday's performance is a good sign that he may have shaken the rust off his shooting form.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Finding rhythm
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Williams finished Tuesday's 124-112 win over the Warriors with 22 points (9-16 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 33 minutes.
After missing the first month of the regular season due to a right wrist procedure, Williams looked just like his normal self against the Warriors. The fourth-year man from Santa Clara scored 22 points, the most since making his season debut. Williams has also been a pest defensively, registering two or more combined steals and blocks in each game he's played this year. He was subpar from behind the line Tuesday, missing all four attempts from deep, which may or may not trace back to the wrist injury. While his shooting numbers fluctuate, fantasy managers who drafted Williams are likely pleased with his contributions so far.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Strong output Sunday
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Williams chipped in 16 points (7-18 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and three blocks in 34 minutes during Sunday's 123-115 win over the Trail Blazers.
Williams experienced an uptick in numbers across all categories, except assists, in his second game of the season. More importantly, he went from attempting 12 shots Friday against the Suns to 18 in this game, suggesting he'll handle his usual role in the offensive scheme before long. Williams, who averaged 21.6 points per game in 2024-25 while playing a key role in the Thunder's championship run, might need a few games to shake off the rust. However, the All-Star forward is worth the wait and should remain a lock in your lineup across all formats now that he's healthy.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Strong all-around numbers in debut
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Williams (wrist) recorded 11 points (3-12 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight assists, four rebounds, two steals and one block across 29 minutes Friday in the Thunder's 123-119 win over the Suns.
Though he was a bit rusty with his shooting in his first game of the season following July 1 surgery to address a torn scapholunate ligament in his right wrist, Williams otherwise delivered outstanding cross-category fantasy production for managers who decided to activate him. Williams was operating with a minor playing-time restriction in his debut, but he should see his minutes settle around the 30-to-35 mark in competitive contests once he regains full conditioning.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Will make season debut Friday
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Williams (wrist) will make his season debut Friday against the Suns, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Williams will finally make his season debut Friday after missing the Thunder's first 19 games in 2025-26. His return will give the Thunder a huge boost on both ends of the court, and he could slot into the starting small-forward role to keep the frontcourt pairing of Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein in the lineup. Williams was the Thunder's second-best player in the 2024-25 season, averaging 21.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.6 steals per game.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Williams (wrist) is out for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.
The Thunder have not yet provided an update on Williams' recovery from a follow-up procedure on his right wrist. The star forward can be deemed doubtful for future game action, the next of which comes Friday against the Suns, unless Oklahoma City offers some clarity.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Remaining out vs. Portland
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Williams (wrist) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Williams has yet to make his season debut after undergoing right wrist surgery this offseason, and there's no concrete timetable for his return to game action. The star forward's next opportunity to suit up will come Wednesday against Minnesota, but he can be considered doubtful until the team provides an official update.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Won't return Friday
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Williams (wrist) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Utah, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Williams continues to rehab from offseason wrist surgery and has yet to make his 2025-26 regular-season debut. His next opportunity to do so is Sunday against Portland, though there doesn't appear to be a clear timeline for his return at this time.
