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: Two rebounds shy of double-double
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Williams notched 15 points (5-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and one steal in 24 minutes during Friday's 132-111 win over the Mavericks.
It's been a steady start to the season for Williams, who now has four games under his belt. He continues to deliver balanced production but has crossed the 20-point threshold only once in those four outings. It remains to be seen if he will return to the 21.6 points per game he averaged last year with the team getting improved scoring from Chet Holmgren and Ajay Mitchell. Williams collected a season-best eight boards against the Mavericks, picking up the slack for the injured Isaiah Hartenstein (calf).
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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.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Remaining out vs. Kings
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Williams (wrist) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Kings.
Williams has yet to make his season debut while recovering from offseason surgery on his right wrist. The star forward can be considered doubtful for Friday's game against the Jazz until the Thunder provide another update on his status.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Still out
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Williams (wrist) is out for Monday's game against the Pelicans.
Williams has yet to suit up this season due to a wrist injury. His next opportunity to play comes Wednesday against the Kings.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Listed out for Saturday
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Williams (wrist) is listed as out for Saturday's game against Charlotte.
Williams has yet to suit up for the Thunder this season, and there haven't been many updates on his progress from his wrist injury. He can be considered doubtful at best for Monday's game against the Pelicans.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Remains out for Wednesday
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Williams (wrist) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
Williams has yet to debut this season and remains without an official timetable for a return. He hasn't been cleared for practice yet, so he can be considered doubtful at best for Saturday's game against the Hornets.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Remaining out Tuesday
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Williams (wrist) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.
Williams is not yet ready to return after undergoing right wrist surgery during the offseason. The team announced at the end of October that the star forward would miss at least the next 10 days, but they've yet to provide another update on when he could make his season debut. Williams can be considered day-to-day until more information comes to light.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Out for at least 10 more days
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The Thunder announced Friday that Williams (wrist) will be re-evaluated in 10-to-14 days, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
Williams had been nearing a return to the floor, but he had to undergo a follow-up procedure on his right wrist to remove a screw. Therefore, the star forward's season debut will be delayed until Nov. 11 against the Warriors at the earliest. Luguentz Dort should play heavy minutes moving forward, while Ajay Mitchell will have a longer runway to playing time.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Another absence coming
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Williams (wrist) is listed out for Thursday's game against the Wizards.
Williams remains in recovery mode from offseason right wrist surgery. The Thunder have not yet updated the star forward's return timeline, likely rendering him doubtful for Sunday's matchup against the Pelicans. Until Oklahoma City clears Williams for action, the likes of Luguentz Dort, Alex Caruso and Aaron Wiggins will have a clearer path to minutes.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Listed out Tuesday
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Williams (wrist) is out for Tuesday's game against the Kings.
Williams is continuing to recover from offseason right wrist surgery. It's unclear whether the star forward is participating in any return-to-play progression, leaving his status in doubt for Thursday's tilt against the Wizards. More playing time will remain available to Alex Caruso, Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort in the interim.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Inactive for Opening Night
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Williams (wrist) is listed as inactive ahead of Tuesday's regular-season opener against the Rockets, Tim MacMahon of ESPN reports.
Williams will miss Opening Night after undergoing offseason surgery on his right wrist, though he isn't expected to miss an extended period. With the star forward sidelined, Alex Caruso, Aaron Wiggins and Cason Wallace are candidates for an uptick in playing time against Houston. Williams appeared in 69 regular-season games in 2024-25, during which he averaged 21.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.6 steals across 32.4 minutes per contest.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Inks contract extension with OKC
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Williams (wrist) agreed to terms on a five-year, $287 million contract extension with the Thunder on Thursday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Williams is coming off his best season in the NBA statistically while helping lead the Thunder to a championship playing alongside fellow stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren, who also recently signed contract extensions to secure their long-term futures with the team. Williams averaged career-high numbers during the 2024-25 regular season in points (21.6), rebounds (5.3), assists (5.1) and steals (1.6) per game, shooting 48.4 percent from the field and 36.5 percent from three-point range.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: To undergo wrist surgery
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Thunder general manager Sam Presti announced Monday that Williams will undergo right wrist surgery to address a ligament tear, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Presti mentioned that Williams suffered the injury towards the end of the regular season, meaning he played a full two months with the ligament tear. Presti added that the recovery will be a straightforward process and that Williams will be ready for training camp. There's been talk of a possible mega extension for Williams this offseason, so that's something to keep an eye on.
