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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Progressing in recovery
Williams (hamstring) was doing some light jogging and outside shooting at Saturday's practice, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Williams is still expected to miss the entire preseason due to his right hamstring strain. However, the 22-year-old's progression in his recovery is a good sign for his availability for the regular season.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Out for preseason
The Thunder announced Thursday that Williams is out with a right hamstring strain and will be re-evaluated after the preseason, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
It's unclear if Williams will miss any regular-season action, but hamstring injuries can often linger. With Kenrich Williams (knee) also out, Ousmane Dieng could receive increased playing time off the bench in Oklahoma City's frontcourt early in the campaign.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Good to go against San Antonio
Williams (back) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Spurs, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.
Williams has been upgraded from questionable to available Wednesday despite dealing with a lower back contusion. Williams is averaging 4.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 15.6 minutes across his last 10 outings.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Questionable for Wednesday
Williams is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Spurs due to a low back contusion.
Williams is in danger of missing his first contest since March 22 due to a back injury. With Gordon Hayward (lower leg) also questionable, the Thunder could be thin on forward depth against the Spurs.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Headed to bench
Williams is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Celtics, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Cason Wallace will replace Williams in the starting lineup Wednesday evening, so Williams' fantasy outlook takes a hit. As a member of the reserves this season, Williams owns averages of 3.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and not much else on 40.3 percent shooting in 12.6 minutes a night.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Season-best outing in first start
Williams recorded six points (2-8 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 assists, six rebounds and one steal over 28 minutes in Tuesday's 109-105 loss to Philadelphia.
Williams entered the starting lineup in place of the injured Jalen Williams (ankle) and put together his best outing of the season in his first start. Williams led all players in the contest in assists, setting a new season high, and posted his second game of the year with at least five points, five rebounds and five assists, the other occurrence taking place Nov. 25 against Philadelphia.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Gets starting nod
Williams is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus the 76ers.
Williams will make his first start of the season Tuesday in place of Jalen Williams (ankle). Williams will likely be used as extra size on the interior to help guard Joel Embiid.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Gets 17 minutes in return
Williams (knee) played 17 minutes off the bench in Friday's 107-100 win over Miami, finishing with five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt), seven rebounds, one steal and one block.
After missing the Thunder's previous three games with a left knee sprain, Williams slid back into the rotation as Oklahoma City's backup center. The second-year player is averaging 5.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.2 three-pointers, 0.6 blocks and 0.4 steals in 15.2 minutes per game over his five appearances since the All-Star break.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Cleared for Friday
Williams (knee) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's matchup with Miami.
Williams had missed the Thunder's previous three games with a left knee sprain, but he looks like he'll be available off the bench Friday. Before his recent absence, Williams had appeared in four straight contests while averaging 5.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.3 three-pointers and 0.5 blocks in 14.8 minutes.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Another absence coming Wednesday
Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Portland.
Williams will miss his third consecutive game due to a left knee sprain. The second-year center is averaging just 12.6 minutes per contest on the season, so his absence won't be a major one for the Thunder frontcourt. Look for Oklahoma City to turn to Mike Muscala or Bismack Biyombo to fill in at center when starter Chet Holmgren is off the court.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Downgraded to out
Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Lakers.
Williams will miss a second straight game due to a left knee sprain. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in Portland. In Williams' absence, Aaron Wiggins and Gordon Hayward are candidates for a few extra minutes off the bench.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Won't face Phoenix
Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Suns.
Williams will be sidelined with a left knee sprain, which he apparently sustained in Thursday's 132-118 loss to the Spurs. The second-year big man has held a minor rotational role for the Thunder of late, averaging 5.8 points and 4.5 rebounds in 14.8 minutes over his last four appearances.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Diagnosed with left knee sprain
Coach Mark Daigneault announced Friday that Williams has been diagnosed with a left knee sprain, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.
Williams presumably didn't practice Friday, and his status moving forward remains unclear. Daigneault said the team would provide more information when available, so it appears we're in the wait-and-see part of the evaluation. The Thunder's next game is Sunday in Phoenix, and Williams can be considered questionable, at best, for that contest.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Productive off bench
Williams racked up five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 19 minutes during Tuesday's 112-95 victory over the Rockets.
Williams had a strong night off the bench despite seeing limited minutes. Posting reliable fantasy numbers behind Chet Holmgren isn't easy, but Williams has made the most of his opportunities with 5.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 three-pointers over his last four games in just 15.8 minutes.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Will play Tuesday
Williams (Achilles) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Jazz.
Williams has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday despite dealing with left Achilles tendinitis. The second-year big man will likely continue to serve as one of the Thunder's primary backups in the frontcourt.
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Player Bio
HT/WT: 6-9, 240 lbs |
Birthplace: Fort Smith, AR |
Age: 22 |
School: Arkansas |
Experience: 2 |