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 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 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
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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.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Tagged as questionable for Game 4
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Williams (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals versus San Antonio, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.
Williams has been bothered by a left-hamstring issue. After missing time throughout the playoffs, he returned for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, logging 37 minutes. However, the 25-year-old aggravated the injury in Game 2 and wasn't available for Game 3 on Friday. If Williams doesn't suit up for Sunday's clash with the Spurs, Cason Wallace, Jaylin Williams and Jared McCain should continue to see more action, considering Ajay Mitchell (calf), who started in Game 3, has already been ruled out.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Ruled out for Game 3
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Williams (hamstring) won't play in Friday's Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals versus San Antonio.
Williams was listed as questionable heading into this contest, although he wasn't expected to play. His next opportunity to get back on the floor will be when these clubs meet for Game 4 on Sunday. With Williams sidelined Friday, Ajay Mitchell or Cason Wallace might earn the start, with Jared McCain and Isaiah Joe in line to see more work from the bench.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Unlikely for Game 3
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Williams (hamstring) is unlikely to play in Friday's Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals versus San Antonio, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
Although Williams is listed as questionable, he's trending in the wrong direction. He continues to be bothered by a hamstring issue after tweaking it in Game 2. If he's unable to play, the Thunder will likely lean more on Isaiah Joe, Jared McCain and Ajay Mitchell.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Questionable for Game 3
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Williams (hamstring) is questionable for Friday's Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals versus San Antonio, per Clemente Almanza of USA Today.
Williams is battling another left hamstring injury in the aftermath of Wednesday's Game 2 win, and his status could be determined by his ability to make it through Friday's pregame warmups with no setbacks. If the star forward is out or limited in any capacity, Isaiah Joe, Jared McCain and especially Ajay Mitchell would all be options for expanded roles.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: No strict minutes cap for return
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Williams (hamstring) won't have a strict minutes limit for Monday's Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Spurs, per Clemente Almanza of USA Today.
Williams is set to return from a six-game absence with a left hamstring strain Monday, and it sounds like he'll be able to handle close to a normal workload if needed. The expectation is that Ajay Mitchell is heading to the bench for Game 1, while Williams' presence is also likely to eat into the playing time of both Jared McCain and Isaiah Joe.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Available for Game 1
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Williams (hamstring) is off the injury report for Monday's Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Spurs.
Williams has missed the last six games due to a left hamstring strain, but he will make his return Monday. In two postseason appearances this season, he has averaged 20.5 points, 5.0 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 26.0 minutes per contest. It remains to be seen whether he will face any limitations, but he has described himself as "healthy" ahead of Game 1.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Sidelined for Game 4
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Williams (hamstring) is out for Monday's Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Lakers.
Williams will miss a sixth straight game due to a left hamstring strain he sustained in Game 2 of the team's first-round series against the Suns. The Thunder could close out the second-round series with a victory, giving Williams extra rest time ahead of the Western Conference Finals. In the interim, Ajay Mitchell and Cason Wallace are candidates for expanded roles.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Remaining out for Game 3
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The Thunder list Williams (hamstring) out Saturday against the Lakers in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Williams will miss his fifth straight playoff game due to a left hamstring strain after sustaining the injury in Game 2 of the Thunder's first-round series versus the Suns. The 24-year-old had been limited to just 33 appearances during the regular season, missing time due to a pair of wrist surgeries along with a pair of right hamstring strains. If Oklahoma City is able to win Saturday and push its series lead to 3-0, the Thunder could continue to hold Williams out for Game 4 with the aim of ensuring he's closer to full health for the start of the Western Conference Finals.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Officially ruled out for Game 1
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Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Lakers on Tuesday.
Head coach Mark Daigneault said Monday that Williams is week-to-week after suffering a Grade 1 left hamstring strain in Oklahoma City's win over Phoenix on April 22. The star forward can be considered doubtful for future contests until the Thunder offer another update on his progress. In the meantime, Ajay Mitchell and Cason Wallace will likely see increased minutes.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Remains week-to-week
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Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said Monday that Williams (hamstring) remains week-to-week, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
"He's progressing according to plan," Daigneault said. "In terms of timeline, we're not going to release that. We'll continue to let you guys know on a week-to-week basis." Williams' status for Game 1 against the Lakers appears to be doubtful at best, but more clarity will be known when the Thunder release their injury report Monday evening.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Out at least one week
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Williams is considered week-to-week with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
The star forward exited Wednesday's Game 2 win over the Suns in the third quarter due to an apparent left hamstring injury, and an MRI has diagnosed him with a strain. The timeline for a return likely rules Williams out for Oklahoma City's next three postseason games in this first-round series, though the Thunder could buy him more time to recover if they're able to sweep the Suns. Meanwhile, Isaiah Joe, Cason Wallace and Ajay Mitchell will all be asked to step up in Williams' stead.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Exits to locker room
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Williams exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Wednesday's Game 2 against the Suns due to an apparent left hamstring injury, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Williams missed a layup and was seen grabbing at his left hamstring before eventually checking out. He was briefly evaluated on the bench before making his way to the locker room. The star forward can be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.
