Thunder's Jalen Williams: Poor offensive showing in loss
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Williams registered 12 points (6-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and three steals across 39 minutes during Wednesday's 104-92 loss to Dallas in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Williams hasn't been able to repeat the same numbers he posted during the first-round series against the Pelicans, and he's yet to surpass the 20-point mark in the current series against the Mavericks -- an alarming figure given he averaged 19.1 points per game in the regular season and 21.3 points per contest against New Orleans. Williams is also shooting a meager 40.8 percent from the field in the current series against Dallas.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Struggles from field in Game 4
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Williams totaled 14 points (5-19 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and four steals across 41 minutes during Monday's 100-96 win over the Mavericks in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Williams didn't have his best shooting performance, and his numbers regressed a bit compared to what he'd been doing in the previous contests, but his role as the Thunder's second-best offensive weapon is firmly established ahead of Chet Holmgren, which should give him an excellent floor in most DFS slates. Williams is averaging 19.1 points per game in eight playoff contests thus far, but it's worth noting this was his lowest-scoring performance of the postseason.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Scores 16 points around exit
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Williams totaled 16 points (7-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, eight assists and one block across 38 minutes during Saturday's 105-101 loss to Dallas in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Although Williams headed to the locker room with an apparent ankle injury, he eventually returned to the court and finished as the team's second-highest scorer. Williams has been an invaluable piece of the Thunder's game plan on both sides of the ball, and his DFS salary has steadily risen throughout the playoffs. Josh Giddey's inconsistent play has forced Williams to produce with more frequency, and although Luguentz Dort has shown signs of life in the postseason, his defensive prowess doesn't always translate to favorable fantasy totals. Along with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren, Williams will likely continue to be one of the team's best fantasy assets.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Checking back in
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Williams (ankle) has returned to Saturday's Game 3 against the Mavericks, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.
Williams took a trip to the locker room late in the third quarter with what seemed to be a left ankle injury, but he'll be back in action for the fourth period. His return should mean fewer minutes for Gordon Hayward and Jaylin Williams down the stretch.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Heads to locker room
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Williams went to the locker room during Saturday's Game 3 against Dallas with what appears to be a left ankle injury, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.
Williams stepped on Josh Green's foot and went down while the play continued. He limped off the court and directly into the locker room, where he'll undergo further evaluation. While he's out, Jaylin Williams and Gordon Hayward could see more action.
Williams ended Monday's 97-89 win over the Pelicans in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with 24 points (9-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals over 38 minutes.
Williams made his mark in the fourth quarter of Monday's series-clinching win, scoring six of his 11 fourth-quarter points from downtown while adding two boards and one steal in 12 minutes of action. He scored 20-plus points in the final three matchups of the opening round and will continue to be a key piece of the puzzle for a young Thunder team moving deeper into the postseason.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Solid output in Game 1 victory
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Williams racked up 19 points (8-18 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and two steals in 40 minutes during Sunday's 94-92 victory over the Pelicans in Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
Williams struggled from beyond the arc, but other than that, he delivered a solid performance as the Thunder barely escaped with the victory in Game 1. This was Williams' best scoring performance since March 31, when he scored 33 points in a win over the Knicks just before missing four contests with an ankle injury. He should remain a vital cog in the Thunder's offensive scheme for Game 2 on Wednesday.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Returns with 11 points
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Williams (ankle) ended Tuesday's 112-105 victory over the Kings with 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt), six rebounds, four assists and one steal across 36 minutes.
After sitting out the past four games due to a left ankle, Williams returned with no restrictions to help the Thunder pick up their 54th win of the season. Williams seemed happy to take a back seat on offense Tuesday, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quadricep) erupted for 40 points in his return from a four-game absence of his own.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Set to play against Sacramento
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Williams (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Kings.
Williams has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday after missing the Thunder's last four contests with a sprained left ankle. The second-year forward will likely reclaim his starting spot from Aaron Wiggins.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Questionable for Tuesday
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Williams (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Kings.
Williams has missed four straight games due to a left ankle sprain. He was also listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup versus Charlotte before getting ruled out, so Williams appears to be trending in the right direction. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quadriceps) is expected to suit up Tuesday after missing four straight and six of the last seven.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Officially questionable for Sunday
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Williams (ankle) has been upgraded to questionable for Sunday's game against Charlotte.
Williams is amid a three-game absence due to a left ankle sprain, but he appears to be on the mend with a chance to suit up Sunday. Kenrich Williams and Isaiah Joe have had enlarged minute shares with Williams unavailable, while Josh Giddey is coming off a 35-minute workload in Friday's loss to Indiana, so they would be the primary candidates to step up if Williams is ultimately ruled out again. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quadriceps) also remains sidelined.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Officially ruled out
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Williams (ankle) won't play in Friday's game versus the Pacers.
Williams will miss his third straight game Friday after being downgraded from doubtful to out with a left ankle sprain. Aaron Wiggins will likely draw another start in his absence. Williams' next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Charlotte.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Appears at shootaround
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Williams (ankle) was present for the Thunder's morning shootaround in advance of Tuesday's game against Philadelphia, Joel Lorenzi of The Oklahoman reports.
Williams dealt with a right ankle sprain in March, but his current injury designation is unrelated. His activity level at Tuesday's shootaround is unknown, and ankle issues can be compounding, so his status will still need to be monitored in advance of a 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff versus the 76ers.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Questionable for Tuesday
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Williams is questionable for Tuesday's game against the 76ers due to a left ankle sprain.
Williams has been available for the last nine matchups, averaging 22.7 points, 5.3 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 32.7 minutes per game. He tallied 33 points in Sunday's win over the Knicks but is dealing with an ankle injury afterward. If he's available against Philadelphia, he could see increased usage once again since Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quadriceps) is also questionable.
Williams amassed 33 points (14-18 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-8 FT), four rebounds, eight assists, two blocks and two steals across 34 minutes during Sunday's 113-112 win over the Knicks.
Williams needed to be at his best Sunday since Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wasn't 100 percent in his return from a two-game absence, and the second-year forward delivered by notching one of his best scoring outputs of the campaign. Williams has been on a tear of late and has surpassed the 15-point mark in nine consecutive appearances, a span in which he's averaging 22.7 points per contest while shooting 55 percent from the field and 34.3 percent from beyond the arc.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Double-doubles in OT loss
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Williams ended with 23 points (9-23 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, 10 assists, one block and two steals over 38 minutes during Wednesday's 132-126 overtime loss to the Rockets.
Williams ended as the Thunder's second-best scorer behind Josh Giddey, but what stood out the most was his playmaking ability, as the 10 assists were just the third time he dished out double-digit dimes this season. Williams should remain one of the Thunder's focal points on offense ahead of Friday's matchup against the Suns, regardless of whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quadriceps) is able to return or not.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Strong outing in return
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Williams posted 27 points (11-21 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, five assists, three blocks and one steal in 35 minutes during Thursday's 126-119 victory over the Mavericks.
Williams got the starting nod after recovering from an ankle injury that forced him to miss Tuesday's contest. He recorded a team-high-tying trio of threes, a team-best trio of steals and ended as one of two Thunder players with 25 or more points. Williams has tallied 27 or more points in nine contests, adding five or more assists in three of those outings.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Cleared for Thursday's game
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Williams (ankle) has been removed from Oklahoma City's injury report ahead of Thursday's game against Dallas.
Williams looks poised to return to the lineup after a right ankle sprain prevented him from playing for the first time since Feb. 4 in Tuesday's 121-111 loss to the Pacers. In his prior 10 starts since the All-Star break, Williams had averaged 18.3 points, 3.9 assists, 3.8 rebounds, 1.6 three-pointers, 1.3 steals and 0.9 blocks in 29.1 minutes per game while shooting 51.4 percent from the field and 85.2 percent from the free-throw line.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Present at shootaround
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Williams (ankle) took part in Oklahoma City's morning shootaround but remains listed as questionable in advance of Tuesday's game against Indiana, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Williams was spotted wearing a brace on his right ankle but seemed to be moving around well, perhaps putting him on track to play Tuesday. Official word on Williams' status might not arrive until closer to Tuesday's 8 p.m. ET tipoff, but if available, the second-year forward likely won't be operating under any major minute restriction.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Done for night with ankle sprain
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Williams won't return to Sunday's game versus the Grizzlies due to a right ankle sprain, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports. He finished with seven points (3-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), three assists, two rebounds, one steal and one block in 10 minutes.
Williams was on his way to a productive all-around line before the ankle sprain cut his night short. The severity of the injury may not be known until Williams undergoes further testing, so his status for Tuesday's game against the Pacers is up in the air for the time being. If Williams ends up being out Tuesday, the Thunder could turn to Gordon Hayward, Josh Giddey and Cason Wallace to absorb more minutes.
