Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Double-doubles off bench in win
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Williams supplied 17 points (6-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 16 rebounds, six assists and one steal across 33 minutes in Tuesday's 116-108 win over the Bulls.
With Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) sidelined for the front end of this back-to-back set, Williams saw a significant uptick in minutes off the bench. The 23-year-old big man made the most of his increased playing time, grabbing a game- and season-high 16 rebounds en route to his fourth double-double of the campaign. He also tied his season high in assists, dishing out a team-high six dimes.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Sliding to bench Friday
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Williams won't start against Denver on Friday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
With Chet Holmgren (back) and Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) back in the lineup, Williams will retreat to the bench. Over nine appearances with the second unit this month, the big man has averaged 7.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 18.9 minutes per contest.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Double-doubles in loss
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Williams closed with 30 points (9-14 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 124-116 loss to Detroit.
This was Williams' third double-double of the season and the seventh of his career, and he did a nice job asserting himself in the post. Williams finished with a career high in points, but he'll likely return to a reserve role Friday against the Nuggets with Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) and Chet Holmgren (back) expected back from their rest days.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Starting Wednesday
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Williams is in the Thunder's starting lineup against the Pistons on Wednesday, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
With Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) sidelined, Williams will enter the Thunder's starting five alongside Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort. It'll be Williams' ninth start of the season, with his last taking place in a 116-106 loss to the Spurs on Feb. 4, when he recorded 24 points ,12 rebounds, four assists and two blocks over 40 minutes.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Limited workload in win
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Williams racked up two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), eight rebounds and three assists across 16 minutes during Tuesday's 116-107 victory over the Raptors.
Williams didn't get much opportunity to play in this one, but that's likely to change Wednesday against Detroit -- Chet Holmgren (back) is doubtful and Isaiah Hartenstein is resting, leaving Williams as the next man up in the rotation.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Gets extra action in easy win
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Williams closed with 11 points (4-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, five assists, three blocks and one steal across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 136-109 win over the Suns.
With Wednesday's game getting out of hand early, Williams wound up playing the lion's share of the center minutes off the bench. Williams has averaged 10.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.0 blocks and 2.0 three-pointers in 23.9 minutes per tilt in his last six games, shooting 41.4 percent from three-point land.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Back to bench
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Williams will come off the bench Saturday against the Rockets, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
This is an expected move with Isaiah Hartenstein and Chet Holmgren returning from their minor injuries. Williams was terrific in a spot start Wednesday against the Spurs with 24 points (6-15 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 8-8 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 40 minutes.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Goes for 24-and-12
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Williams totaled 24 points (6-15 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 8-8 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 40 minutes during Wednesday's 116-106 loss to the Spurs.
Williams recorded his second double-double of the season, a reminder of what he is capable of when afforded starter-level minutes. Oklahoma City was without a number of its regular rotation players, resulting in heavy minutes for players like Williams. Despite this performance, fantasy managers don't need to overreact, given the Thunder could get multiple players back as soon as Saturday.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Picks up bruised shoulder
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Williams is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Magic due to a left shoulder contusion.
Williams presumably picked up the injury at some point over his last few appearances. Isaiah Hartenstein's (calf) availability is also in question, which could open the door for Branden Carlson at center if the Thunder are forced to play short-handed Tuesday.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Full stat line off bench
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Williams logged eight points (3-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals in 24 minutes during Sunday's 121-111 victory over the Nuggets.
After starting three consecutive games, Williams moved back into a bench role to make way for Isaiah Hartenstein on Sunday. Williams is ticketed for a reserve spot as long as Oklahoma City's frontcourt is healthy, and he's averaged 6.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 0.8 blocks in 19.5 minutes per contest in his last six games off the bench.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Returns Tuesday
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Williams (undisclosed) returned to Tuesday's game against the Pelicans with 7:09 remaining in the fourth quarter, per the broadcast.
Williams exited to the locker room with a noticeable limp late in the third quarter, but he's since been cleared to return to action.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Available to play
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Williams (back) is available for Friday's game against Indiana, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Williams made it through shootaround with no setbacks and will shake off his questionable tag to return from a one-game absence. The Thunder have a lot of injuries currently, so Williams could see a healthy workload if he's feeling up to it.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Questionable for Friday
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Williams (back) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Pacers, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Williams missed Wednesday's win over the Bucks, but it looks like there's a chance he could get back out there for Friday's game. If he's cleared, Branden Carlson could drop out of the rotation entirely.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: No longer on report
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Williams (heel) is no longer on the injury report and will be available for Sunday's game against the Heat.
Williams is set to return after missing the Thunder's last 13 games while dealing with right heel bursitis. He's expected to see minutes off the bench, as he's started in only three of his 25 appearances in 2025-26. He's averaging 5.5 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists across 18.3 minutes per game this season.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Set to miss another game
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Williams (heel) is out for Friday's game against Memphis, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Williams continues to miss time while battling right heel bursitis. His next opportunity to suit up will arrive Sunday against the Heat, though it doesn't appear he's close to a return at this point.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Won't play Sunday
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Williams (heel) will not play Sunday against the Suns.
Williams will be sidelined for a 10th straight game and remains without a timetable to return. His next chance to play comes Monday against Charlotte.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Won't play Thursday
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Williams has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Clippers due to heel bursitis, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Williams will be sidelined for the opening leg of a back-to-back set due to a heel injury. With Isaiah Hartenstein (rest) also out, Branden Carlson and Kenrich Williams should see plenty of action Thursday. It's unclear if Williams will be good to go for Friday's matchup with the Timberwolves.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Drops season-high 15 points in win
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Williams chipped in 15 points (5-9 FG, 5-7 3Pt), six rebounds, six assists and two steals over 24 minutes during Friday's 144-112 win over the Jazz.
Williams reached his 15 points via five drilled three-pointers, which is something you don't see very often from the fourth-year pro. He has ramped up his long-range attempts to 4.6 per game this season, a sharp increase from his previous season averages. Despite the impressive shooting performance, Williams has converted only 34.5 percent of his shots through 16 games played.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Available for Monday
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Williams (shoulder) will be available for Monday's game against the Pelicans.
Williams is no longer appearing on the injury report after missing Saturday's game against Charlotte, suggesting that his shoulder issue was minor. Oklahoma City's backup center is averaging 5.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 0.6 blocks in 19.0 minutes per contest this season.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Productive off bench Tuesday
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Williams recorded 12 points (4-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 126-102 win over the Warriors.
Williams matched his previous season-high scoring mark, but from a statistical perspective, this might have been Williams' best game of the campaign yet. The big man should continue to see steady minutes off the bench, but as the backup behind the Chet Holmgren-Isaiah Hartenstein duo, his fantasy upside is limited to being a streaming option in the deepest formats. Williams doesn't play enough minutes, nor does he produce enough to be a valuable fantasy option in standard formats.
