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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Healthy for training camp
Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti said Thursday that Jalen Williams "looks fantastic" following a full offseason to recover from the injuries that plagued him in 2025-26, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.Williams was limited to 33 regular-season appearances while dealing primarily with wrist and hamstring issues, and it will be interesting to see how he holds up during the preseason. Presumably, the Thunder will take a cautious approach with the star forward early on.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Eyes next season after injuries
Jalen Williams said he has "enthusiasm" for the 2026-27 season after dealing with injuries, according to Justin Martinez of the Oklahoma City Thunder Wire.Williams was limited to 33 regular-season appearances during the 2025-26 campaign while dealing with four separate hamstring strains, and he appeared in only five playoff contests. The All-NBA forward said he's been working out for "basically a year without playing" and is eager to get back on the court, though there hasn't been an official update regarding his health entering training camp.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Ruled out for Game 7
Jalen Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals against the Spurs.Williams aggravated his left hamstring injury in Game 2 and missed the next three contests before returning for Thursday's Game 6 loss. The star forward played just 10 minutes and took only one shot, chipping in one point and one assist. He's now been ruled out for Game 7 due to injury management, so his next chance to play will come in the NBA Finals against New York if the Oklahoma City Thunder win Saturday. With Williams sidelined, Jared McCain, Kenrich Williams and Cason Wallace will likely see increased run in Game 7.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Limited in return
Jalen Williams posted one point (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and one assist across 10 minutes during Thursday's 118-91 loss to the Spurs in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals.Williams was limited to just 10 minutes in his return from a three-game absence due to a lingering left hamstring injury. While it was encouraging to see him back on the floor, it is clear that Williams is far from 100 percent. Thursday's loss means the two teams will face off for the final time this postseason in Saturday's Game 7 in Oklahoma City. If Williams is cleared to play, the hope would be that he can have more of an impact, even if it is in limited minutes.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Not starting in Game 6
Jalen Williams (hamstring) won't start in Thursday's Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals versus San Antonio, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.Williams is officially cleared to suit up Thursday after missing the last three games. However, with Jared McCain remaining in the starting lineup, it's unknown how much action Williams will see from the bench in Game 6.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Available for Game 6
Jalen Williams (hamstring) is available for Thursday's Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals versus the Spurs, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.Williams tweaked his hamstring in Game 2 and didn't suit up for the last three games of the series. However, after going through his usual pregame routine, he will return for Game 6, likely moving Jared McCain back to the bench.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Questionable for Game 6
Jalen Williams (hamstring) is questionable for Thursday's Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals against the Spurs.After getting injured in Game 2, Williams is in jeopardy of missing a fourth consecutive contest due to left hamstring strain management. With Ajay Mitchell (calf) already ruled out for Game 6, Jared McCain, Alex Caruso and Cason Wallace could all be needed to handle significant playing time Thursday.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Won't play Tuesday
Jalen Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals against the Spurs, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.Williams will miss a third consecutive contest after aggravating his left hamstring injury, and his next opportunity to suit up will come in Thursday's Game 6 in San Antonio. Cason Wallace could get the starting nod once again due to Williams and Ajay Mitchell (calf) being sidelined, though Jared McCain, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins are all candidates for increased playing time.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Questionable for Game 5
Jalen Williams (hamstring) is questionable for Tuesday's Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals against the Spurs, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.Williams is in danger of missing a third consecutive contest due to left hamstring strain management. With the Oklahoma City Thunder already set to be without Ajay Mitchell (calf) on Tuesday, Jared McCain and Isaiah Joe could be forced into expanded roles in the backcourt.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Ruled out Sunday
Jalen Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Spurs.The star forward will miss a second consecutive contest due to left hamstring soreness, and his next opportunity to play will come in Game 5 on Tuesday. Cason Wallace will likely get the starting nod in Williams' and Ajay Mitchell's (calf) stead, though Jared McCain and Isaiah Joe are also candidates to see increased playing time.