Williams (hamstring) is out for Monday's game versus Detroit.
After playing 29 minutes during Sunday's victory over the Knicks, the star forward is sitting out the second end of this back-to-back set following a recent 16-game absence due to a right hamstring strain. Cason Wallace, Ajay Mitchell and Isaiah Joe are all candidates to take on amplified roles while Williams rests.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Puts up 22 points vs. NYK
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Williams provided 22 points (7-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 7-7 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Sunday's 111-100 victory over the Knicks.
Williams got off to a slow start and didn't score in the first quarter, but he got hot as the game progressed and delivered his best scoring mark since returning to the lineup after a hamstring injury that sidelined him for 16 games in a row between Feb. 12 and March 21. Williams has scored at least 18 points in three of his four appearances since returning to the lineup while shooting 50 percent from the floor, but just 22.2 percent from deep, in that span.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Comes close to double-double
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Williams totaled 18 points (8-16 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Friday's 131-113 victory over Chicago.
Williams bounced back after posting a seven-point dud (2-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT) in the loss to the Celtics on Wednesday, and now he's scored exactly 18 points in two of his three outings since returning from his hamstring injury. Look for Williams to continue operating as one of the main secondary options on offense behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. From a volume perspective, it's worth noting that his 16 shot attempts were his highest since he took 17 against the Lakers on Feb. 9.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Struggles with shot in loss
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Williams chipped in seven points (2-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds and three assists across 24 minutes during Wednesday's 119-109 loss to the Celtics.
Williams was playing just his second game since missing multiple weeks with a hamstring injury, and he had a rough performance against one of the league's best defenses. Williams was coming off an 18-point performance in the win over the 76ers on Monday, so fantasy managers shouldn't worry too much about one subpar game. Williams needs to shake off the rust and be as healthy as possible with the playoffs right around the corner. During that ramp-up process, he should continue to operate as the Thunder's No. 2 option on offense, giving him a decent floor on most slates.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Scores 18 in return
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Williams (hamstring) totaled 18 points (8-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six assists and four rebounds across 20 minutes in Monday's 123-103 win over the 76ers.
Williams made his return from a 16-game absence due to a right hamstring strain and turned in an effective performance in a comfortable Thunder win. The 24-year-old has endured a frustrating season, with injuries limiting him to just 27 games thus far. He's now averaging 17.5 points per game, but that mark is his lowest since his 2022-23 rookie campaign, and he's converting at career-low rates from the field (48.3 percent) and three-point range (31.3 percent). The priority for the Thunder will be ensuring that Williams is healthy and at is at his best come the postseason as the team aims to capture its second straight championship.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Cleared to start Monday
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Williams (hamstring) is listed in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Philadelphia, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Williams initially appeared set to come off the bench in his return from a 16-game absence due to a right hamstring strain, but Rahbar relays that the Thunder had a transcription error in their announced starting lineup. The 24-year-old will in fact return to his usual starting slot at small forward, though he's expected to operate with a minutes restriction in his first game since Feb. 11.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Remains out for Saturday
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Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Wizards.
Williams hasn't played since Feb. 11 due to a right hamstring strain and remains without a clear timetable for a return. The star forward should be considered doubtful for future contests until the Thunder offer an update on his progress. His next opportunity to play will come in Philadelphia on Monday.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Another absence coming
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Williams (hamstring) is out for Wednesday's game against the Nets.
Williams will be sidelined for a 15th straight game and remains without a timetable to return. His next chance to play comes Saturday against Washington, and he can be considered doubtful for future contests until the Thunder provide an update on his status.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Still out with hamstring strain
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Williams (hamstring) is out for Tuesday's game against the Magic.
Williams has no timetable for a return from a right hamstring strain, which is costing him a 14th straight game. His next chance to play comes Wednesday, when the Thunder take on the Nets in Brooklyn, but he can be considered doubtful for future contests until the team provides an update.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Remains out for Sunday
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Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves.
Williams will miss a 13th consecutive contest due to a right hamstring strain and remains without a timetable for a return. He should be considered doubtful for future contests until Oklahoma City offers an update on his progress. The 24-year-old forward's next opportunity to suit up will come Tuesday in Orlando.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Still out with hamstring strain
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Williams (hamstring) is out for Thursday's game against the Celtics.
Williams remains without a clear timeline for a return due to a strained right hamstring. The star forward's absence allows Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe and Ajay Mitchell to each have a big boost in streaming appeal in fantasy leagues.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Won't play Monday
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Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Nuggets.
Williams is still recovering from a right hamstring strain and remains without a clear timetable for a return. The star forward is expected to be re-evaluated in the near future, though he can be considered doubtful for future contests until Oklahoma City offers an update on his progress. His next opportunity to play will come Thursday against Boston.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Remains out for Saturday
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Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Warriors.
Williams is still recovering from a right hamstring strain and is without a clear timetable for a return, though the expectation is he'll be re-evaluated soon. The star forward should be considered doubtful for future contests until Oklahoma City provides an update on his progress.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Exits early with hamstring injury
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Williams (hamstring) didn't return to Wednesday's 136-109 win over the Suns after exiting with four minutes remaining in the third quarter. He generated 28 points (11-12 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five assists and four rebounds prior to departing.
The Thunder didn't shed much light on Williams' injury following the game, but considering that he missed 10 straight games from Jan. 19 to Feb. 7 after straining the same hamstring, expect the Thunder to take a cautious approach with their star forward. The All-Star break is nearing, so Williams would appear likely to sit out Thursday versus the Bucks as the Thunder look to give him additional time to recover.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Returns with 23 points
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Williams registered 23 points (6-17 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 11-13 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 24 minutes during Monday's 119-110 win over the Lakers.
With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) sidelined for a couple of weeks, the Thunder were fortunate to see the return of Williams on Monday. Although the standout forward was on a mild minute restriction, he made his presence known in his return to the starting lineup after a 10-game absence. Williams will be able to rest his hamstring over the All-Star break, and the Thunder should be back to full strength with their potent original starting lineup when games continue next week.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Ruled out for Monday
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Williams has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Cavaliers due to a right hamstring strain.
Williams exited Saturday's loss to the Heat in the second quarter and was eventually ruled out for the remainder of the game due to what the team initially called right thigh soreness. However, the star forward underwent additional testing Sunday and will miss at least Monday's contest due to a right hamstring strain. The severity of the strain is unclear, but if Williams is forced to miss additional time, Aaron Wiggins, Alex Caruso and Kenrich Williams are candidates for increased minutes.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Won't return vs. Miami
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Williams won't return to Saturday's game against the Heat due to right thigh soreness, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.
Williams limped to the locker room in the second quarter and won't return during the second half. He'll finish with eight points (3-5 FG, 2-2 3Pt), three rebounds and three assists across 14 minutes. The star forward's next opportunity to play will come Monday against the Cavaliers.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Headed to locker room
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Williams exited Saturday's game with an apparent right leg injury, Steve McGehee of News 9 Oklahoma City reports.
Williams was able to get back to the locker room under his own power, but he was sporting a limp, so he should be considered questionable to return. If he needs to miss time, that will open up minutes for Aaron Wiggins, Cason Wallace and Ajay Mitchell.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Efficient in win over Heat
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Williams produced 18 points (9-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals over 29 minutes during Sunday's 124-112 win over the Heat.
Williams delivered one of his most efficient scoring performances of the season in Sunday's win over the Heat, matching a season high with a 69.2 percent shooting mark from the field. The 24-year-old forward notched his 11th multi-steal game of the season and has put up his standard numbers through six contests in January, averaging 18.7 points, 5.8 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 0.8 steals in 31.5 minutes per game.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Double-doubles in comeback win
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Williams amassed 26 points (9-18 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 8-10 FT), five rebounds, 10 assists, one block and one steal over 36 minutes during Friday's 117-116 victory over Memphis.
Williams was quiet through the first half of action, but he caught fire late and scored 12 of his 23 points during the final frame. His strong play in the second half helped the Thunder overcome a 21-point deficit, and Oklahoma City has now won 16 straight meetings with Memphis.
