Williams (knee) won't play Sunday versus Portland.
Williams is recovering from a September knee procedure and remains without an official timetable to return. He should be viewed as week-to-week and can safely remain on the waiver wire in fantasy leagues.
Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Jazz, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Williams continues to recover from arthroscopic left knee surgery that he underwent in late September. His next opportunity to play is Sunday against Portland, but a clear timeline for his return won't be established until he is re-evaluated by medical staff.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Won't play Wednesday
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Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Kings.
Williams underwent arthroscopic left knee surgery in late September and has yet to make his season debut. He can be considered week-to-week until the Thunder provide another update on his recovery.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Won't play Monday
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Williams (knee) is out for Monday's game against the Pelicans.
Williams has yet to debut this season as he continues to rehab following left knee surgery. His next opportunity to suit up comes Wednesday against the Kings, though he can be considered doubtful until the team updates his status.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Not yet ready for return
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Williams (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.
Williams is rehabbing from left knee surgery and is not yet ready for his 2025-26 debut. The team has yet to provide a concrete update on when he'll be ready for live action, which likely means he still needs to clear a few hurdles in his rehab program. He can be considered week-to-week until the Thunder provide an update on his recovery.
Thunder's Kenrich Williams: To be re-evaluated in 6-8 weeks
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Williams (knee) will undergo surgery on his left knee Tuesday and will be re-evaluated in six to eight weeks, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.
Williams likely won't be back on the floor until mid-November at the earliest. The TCU product played in 69 regular-season games with Oklahoma City during the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 6.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, shooting 48.3 percent from the field and 38.6 percent from three-point range.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Undergoing knee surgery
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Williams will undergo arthroscopic left knee surgery Monday, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Williams is likely to miss an extended period of time while recovering from surgery, though no official return timeline has been announced. The forward logged 69 regular-season appearances for the Thunder last year, averaging 6.3 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 16.4 minutes per contest. Oklahoma City's depth should help absorb the loss, but it could also lead to more minutes for Aaron Wiggins or create an opportunity for an unproven young player like Ousmane Dieng off the bench.
Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Scoreless in title game
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Williams closed with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound across five minutes during Sunday's 103-91 victory over the Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.
Williams went scoreless Sunday, logging just one rebound in five minutes. His role diminished in the postseason, where he appeared in 16 of the Thunder's 23 games but averaged just 8.6 minutes per contest. During the regular season, however, the veteran forward was generally a productive contributor in his reserve role, averaging 6.3 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 16.4 minutes across 69 games, including seven starts.
Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Sees 10 minutes in win
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Williams recorded eight points (3-3 FG, 2-2 3Pt) and three rebounds across 10 minutes during Tuesday's 114-88 win over the Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.
Williams has been used sparingly in the postseason with five appearances for an average of 9.4 minutes, but the Thunder put this game away early, which allowed for some garbage-time run. When the games are close, Williams will struggle to find his way onto the court.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Won't start in Game 1
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Williams will come off the bench during Sunday's Game 1 of the Western Conference quarterfinal-round series against the Grizzlies, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Williams recorded a double-double in the regular-season finale for the Oklahoma City, finishing with 17 points, 12 rebounds, three steals and two assists in the win against the Pelicans. However, he'll revert back to the bench Sunday against Memphis.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Starting vs. Utah
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Williams is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Jazz, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.
The Thunder will rest most of their regulars for this contest, so Williams will move into the first unit. He'll start alongside Aaron Wiggins, Isaiah Joe, Dillon Jones and Jaylin Williams.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Strong showing in win
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Williams produced 13 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one block in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 125-112 win over the Suns.
The Thunder were missing several key players Wednesday, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (shin), and Williams made the most of his opportunity. With two games remaining in the regular season and the No. 1 seed locked up a while ago, more maintenance could be on the way for Oklahoma City's key rotation players.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Retreating to bench vs. Memphis
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Williams won't start in Thursday's game against the Grizzlies, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
The 30-year-old forward will slide to the bench due to Jalen Williams (hip) returning to game action. Williams has averaged 6.8 points and 2.6 rebounds across 17.2 minutes per game in his last five outings with the second unit.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Fares well as starter
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Williams finished Tuesday's 121-105 win over the Kings with 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt), four rebounds and six assists across 28 minutes.
With Aaron Wiggins (Achilles), Cason Wallace (knee) and Jalen Williams (hip) all on the shelf, Kenrich moved into the starting lineup Tuesday. As the Thunder look to keep their key players fresh for the postseason, it's possible Kenrich earns more opportunities like the one he got Tuesday evening. He's difficult to trust in fantasy when the Thunder are at full strength, however.
Williams is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Kings, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
The Thunder are opting for a bigger frontcourt against Sacramento, as Williams is replacing Alex Caruso in the first unit. Over four starting appearances in 2024-25, Williams has averaged 6.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 0.8 steals in 25.8 minutes.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Back to bench Wednesday
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Williams is not in the Thunder's starting lineup against the 76ers on Wednesday, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Williams has started in the Thunder's last two games, but he'll retreat to the bench Wednesday while Jaylin Williams and Dillon Jones enter the starting five. Williams has scored 10 points in three of his last eight games, though he's also scored zero points in four of those contests.
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