Thunder's Jalen Williams: Inks contract extension with OKC
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Williams (wrist) agreed to terms on a five-year, $287 million contract extension with the Thunder on Thursday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Williams is coming off his best season in the NBA statistically while helping lead the Thunder to a championship playing alongside fellow stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren, who also recently signed contract extensions to secure their long-term futures with the team. Williams averaged career-high numbers during the 2024-25 regular season in points (21.6), rebounds (5.3), assists (5.1) and steals (1.6) per game, shooting 48.4 percent from the field and 36.5 percent from three-point range.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: To be re-evaluated in 12 weeks
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Williams underwent successful surgery on his right wrist and will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports Tuesday.
Williams played a major role in the Thunder's championship run this past season while sharing the floor with NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Williams had a career year, averaging career-best numbers in points (21.6), rebounds (5.3), assists (5.1) and steals (1.6) per game while shooting 48.4 percent from the field and 36.5 percent from beyond the arc over 69 regular-season contests.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: To undergo wrist surgery
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Thunder general manager Sam Presti announced Monday that Williams will undergo right wrist surgery to address a ligament tear, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Presti mentioned that Williams suffered the injury towards the end of the regular season, meaning he played a full two months with the ligament tear. Presti added that the recovery will be a straightforward process and that Williams will be ready for training camp. There's been talk of a possible mega extension for Williams this offseason, so that's something to keep an eye on.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Shines in Game 5 win
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Williams recorded 40 points (14-25 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 9-12 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Monday's 120-109 win over the Pacers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Williams posted a playoff career high in points, helping lead the Thunder to a 3-2 series lead. The star forward and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander combined for 71 points, with the duo scoring or assisting on 103 of the team's 120 points. Williams has logged at least 26 points and six rebounds in three straight games. The 24-year-old is averaging 25.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.2 assists across 35.4 minutes per game in the Finals. Williams and the Thunder will look to close out the series in Indiana on Thursday.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Scores 27 points in Game 4 win
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Williams ended with 27 points (8-18 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 11-11 FT), seven rebounds and three assists in 36 minutes during Friday's 111-104 victory over the Pacers in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way for the Thunder in this comeback win, but Williams was a key contributor in the win with clutch buckets every time the Thunder needed him. Williams has struggled from three in the Finals, going 3-for-16 from beyond the arc, but that hasn't slowed him down, and he has scored over 20 points in the last two contests of the series. Williams should play a pivotal role on offense for the Thunder in Game 5 on Monday.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: 26 points not enough in loss
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Williams notched 26 points (9-18 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-11 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Wednesday's 116-107 loss to Indiana in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
This was one of Williams' top performances of the postseason so far, and his aggression was notable as he got to the free-throw line 11 times. Through three games in this series, Williams is averaging 20.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.0 steals, but his efficiency has left a lot to be desired -- he's shooting 39.2 percent from the field and 27.3 percent from beyond the arc.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Double-doubles in Game 2 triumph
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Williams closed with 26 points (12-20 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists and one steal across 39 minutes during Thursday's 118-103 win over the Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.
Williams was at it again, helping guide the Thunder to a relatively comfortable victory in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. It continues what has been an impressive postseason run for Williams, mirroring what he did during the regular season. In 12 games over the past month, he has averaged 20.1 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.5 three-pointers. The series now shifts to Minnesota, where Oklahoma City will look to inflict more damage on the Timberwolves.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Tallies five steals Tuesday
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Williams closed with 19 points (7-18 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and five steals in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 114-88 win over the Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.
Williams delivered on both ends of the floor, scoring at least 15 points for the 10th time this postseason while matching his season-high with five steals. Despite trailing at halftime, the Thunder took complete control during the third quarter on the backs of Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Thunder are now only three wins away from reaching the NBA Finals, with Game 2 scheduled for Thursday in Oklahoma City.
Williams supplied 24 points (10-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Sunday's 125-93 win over the Nuggets in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Williams led the team in assists, facilitating the offense while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shouldered the load in the scoring department. Despite not hitting the 20-point plateau in five of the seven games this series, Williams is still averaging a strong 19.6 points, 5.7 assists, 5.4 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.4 three-pointers in 35.0 minutes over 11 games in the playoffs. On tap for the star swingman in the Western Conference Finals is a date with Minnesota, and Williams averaged 19.8 points, 6.8 assists, 4.8 rebounds, 2.0 steals, 0.8 blocks and 1.5 three-pointers across four games against the Timberwolves during the regular season.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Struggles with shot in loss
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Williams posted six points (3-16 FG, 0-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, 10 assists, one block and three steals in 38 minutes during Thursday's 119-107 loss to the Nuggets in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Williams struggled to find his rhythm on the offensive end, shooting under 40 percent for the third straight game. Although his scoring came up a little short of the mark, he added a season-high 10 assists to go with four defensive stats. With the series now headed for Game 7, it's going to be all hands on deck for Oklahoma City as it looks to avoid elimination.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Struggles with shot
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Williams recorded 10 points (2-13 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds, five assists, one block and three steals across 33 minutes during Sunday's 92-87 win over the Nuggets in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander both had rough shooting nights. Still, Gilgeous-Alexander turned it on late in this game, and the Thunder got some solid production from their second unit to pull away with this game and even the series at two wins apiece. Williams has been struggling mightily in this series, posting averages of 18.8 points, 5.3 assists, 4.3 rebounds, 1.3 blocks, 1.3 steals and 1.3 three-pointers on 36.9 percent from the field and 20.8 percent from beyond the arc.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Hits for 23 in Game 4 win
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Williams chipped in 23 points (10-21 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and five assists in 38 minutes during Saturday's 117-115 victory over Memphis in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
The third-year forward has been a rock for OKC to begin the playoffs. Williams scored at least 20 points in all four games of the team's first-round sweep, averaging 23.3 points, 5.3 boards, 5.3 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.5 threes while shooting 54.2 percent from the floor. Williams and the rest of the Thunder roster will get some time to rest as they await the winner of the Nuggets-Clippers series, which is tied 2-2 heading into Game 5 on Tuesday.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Balanced performance again Thursday
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Williams accumulated 26 points (9-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-10 FT), six rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals over 37 minutes during Thursday's 114-108 win over the Grizzlies in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Williams continued his strong postseason play, delivering another across-the-board performance. He has now scored at least 20 points in all three games against the Grizzlies, while also playing the role of secondary facilitator. It was a victory for the ages, with Oklahoma City coming from 29 points down in the second quarter. Game 4 is in Memphis on Saturday, where the Thunder will be hoping to wrap things up.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Drops 24 points in Game 2
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Williams registered 24 points (10-19 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal over 35 minutes in Tuesday's 118-99 win over Memphis in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Williams finished Game 2 as the Thunder's second-leading scorer behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (27). Williams has scored 44 points over his two playoff games while connecting on 57.1 percent of his field-goal attempts. Including the playoffs, he has scored at least 20 points in eight of his last 10 outings.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Out for Sunday's game
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Williams (hip) is out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Just like it happened Friday against the Jazz, the Thunder will rest most of their regular rotation members for this regular-season finale after securing the top seed in the Western Conference and the best record in the league. Williams was the Thunder's second-best player during prolonged stretches of the season, translating into earning the first All-Star nod of his career. Williams ends the 2024-25 campaign with averages of 21.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game, with all three being career-high marks for the third-year forward.
Williams contributed 33 points (13-21 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals over 34 minutes during Friday's 125-111 loss to the Rockets.
Williams led the Thunder in scoring despite a losing effort Friday, also providing a full stat line. After returning from an extended absence with a hip injury, the star swingman has averaged 23.4 points, 4.0 assists, 3.8 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 1.8 three-pointers in 30.0 minutes across his past five contests. Williams has been sharp as well, shooting at least 50 percent from the floor in each of those appearances.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Scores 23 points in win
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Williams ended Wednesday's 119-103 win over the Pistons with 23 points (9-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-6 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one block over 33 minutes.
Williams missed eight games in March due to a hip injury, but he's aiming to get into a rhythm in the final days of the regular season just before the start of the playoffs. On that note, the star forward has scored at least 20 points in three of his last four contests. Don't be surprised if the Thunder limit Williams' minutes in the final games of the campaign to limit the risk of suffering another injury.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Will play Thursday
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Williams (hip) has been cleared to play in Thursday's game against the Grizzlies.
After missing seven games due to a hip issue, Williams will return to the floor Thursday against Memphis. The 23-year-old rising star is having a breakout season with Oklahoma City, averaging career-best numbers in points (21.3), rebounds (5.5), assists (5.3) and steals (1.7) while shooting 47.8 percent from the floor and 36.2 percent from beyond the arc.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Iffy for Tuesday, present for shootaround
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Williams (hip) participated in the Thunder's morning shootaround and remains listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Grizzlies, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Williams has missed the Thunder's last seven games due to a right hip strain, but he was a game-time call for Tuesday's contest before ultimately being ruled out. His presence at shootaround is an encouraging sign that he'll be back in action Thursday, though official word on his status likely won't arrive until closer to the 8 p.m. ET opening tip.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Game-time call for Tuesday
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Williams (hip) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Kings.
Williams hasn't taken the court since March 10 due to a right hip strain. The team will presumably monitor him closely during shootaround and pre-game warmups before making a decision on his availability for Tuesday.
