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Williams (wrist) is available for Monday's game against the Suns.
Williams left Sunday's game early with wrist soreness, but he's not listed on the injury report for the second leg of this back-to-back set. He's likely to reprise his role as the backup center.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Not returning Sunday
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Williams won't return to Sunday's game against the Clippers due to right wrist soreness, Nick Crain of SLAM reports.
The Thunder will be shorthanded in the frontcourt for the rest of the game since Williams sees plenty of minutes as Isaiah Hartenstein's backup at center. He went scoreless (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and didn't record a single stat in five minutes. His status should be considered questionable for the second half of the back-to-back set Monday against the Suns.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Quiet in season opener
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Williams accumulated five points (1-6 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 17 minutes during Tuesday's 116-104 win over the Spurs.
Isaiah Hartenstein ended with five fouls Tuesday, but Williams didn't really capitalize on the opportunity. Williams is expected to share the backup center minutes with rookie first-rounder Aday Mara, who made plenty of noise during the preseason.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Available for opener
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Williams (heel) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Spurs, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
Williams was unable to take the court during the preseason due to a heel injury, but he'll be available for Tuesday's 2026-27 regular-season opener. He's expected to open the year in a backup role behind Isaiah Hartenstein.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Out again Thursday
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Williams (heel) won't play in Thursday's preseason game against Houston, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
Williams will miss all five of Oklahoma City's preseason matchups while dealing with a heel issue. He'll be considered day-to-day leading up to Tuesday's regular-season opener Tuesday against San Antonio.
Williams (heel) has been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason game against the Pacers, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Williams is still dealing with a heel injury and won't play in the second half of this back-to-back set. The big man's final chance to see game action ahead of the regular season will come Thursday against Houston.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Won't play Monday
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Williams (heel) won't play in Monday's preseason game against Atlanta, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Williams and the rest of the Thunder's regulars won't travel to Atlanta for the first half of a back-to-back set. The veteran backup has yet to play during the preseason due to a heel injury, and his status for Tuesday's home game against the Pacers remains unclear.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Not playing Wednesday
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Williams (heel) is out for Wednesday's preseason game against the Bucks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Williams is one of several regular rotation players who won't be suiting up Wednesday. His absence will give rookie Aday Mara more minutes, and the Spaniard turned heads in Tuesday's game against the Lakers. Williams' next chance to play in the preseason will come against the Hawks on Monday, Oct. 12.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Sitting out Tuesday
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Williams (heel) won't play in Tuesday's preseason opener against the Pelicans, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Williams is sitting out the first leg of this back-to-back set with heel soreness. Wednesday's tilt against the Bucks is his next chance to play.
Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Double-doubles in Game 7 loss
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Williams totaled 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt), 10 rebounds and four assists over 26 minutes during Saturday's 111-103 loss to San Antonio in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.
Williams served an expanded role during the Western Conference Finals, due in part to the absence of Jalen Williams (hamstring) and to fill in for a struggling Chet Holmgren. Williams recorded his first double-double of the postseason in Saturday's loss and was the only Thunder player to finish the game with a positive point differential (plus-10). He finished the Western Conference Finals having averaged 6.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.4 threes over 19.1 minutes per game. Williams should operate as the Thunder's backup center behind Isaiah Hartenstein for the 2026-27 season.
Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Lands five triples Friday
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Williams had 18 points (5-7 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, one assist and two steals across 22 minutes during Friday's 123-108 victory over the Spurs in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.
Williams had easily his best game of the postseason, racking up all his non-free-throw points from behind the arc. While the starters struggled for Oklahoma City, the bench caught fire, combining for 68 total points. Although this was an encouraging performance for Williams, it's worth noting he'd gone scoreless in two of his previous three outings, underscoring the volatility in his production.
