Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Productive in Sunday's start
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Williams accumulated 12 points (4-9 FG, 4-9 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 23 minutes during Sunday's 137-106 win over the Pelicans.
After coming off the bench in the first six games of the season, Williams got his first start Sunday with Chet Holmgren (back) and Jalen Williams (wrist) unavailable. Jaylin responded to the opportunity by scoring in double digits for the first time in 2025-26, and he dished exactly four assists for the third straight game while recording at least one steal and one block in four straight. The fourth-year center could become a real fantasy asset given his broad skill set if he gets more consistent court time, and during that four-game stretch he's averaging 6.5 points, 6.0 boards, 3.3 assists, 1.8 threes, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks in just 19.8 minutes a contest.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Enters starting five
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Williams is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.
Williams will make his first start of the season with Luguentz Dort (illness) joining Chet Holmgren (back) and Jalen Williams (wrist) on the inactive list. The Arkansas product has received steady minutes off the bench so far this year, averaging 4.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 17.0 minutes through six games.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Strong showing off bench
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Williams closed Tuesday's 107-101 win over Sacramento with three points (1-6 FG, 1-6 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals in 17 minutes.
Although he couldn't get much going offensively, Williams made a huge impact on this game. Williams is attempting 3.6 three-pointers in just 16.0 minutes per contest to open the season, so it's clear that he has the green light to let it fly. Unfortunately for the big man, he's hitting them at a 16.7 percent clip right now.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Sees 15 minutes in win
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Williams had five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists across 15 minutes during Thursday's 141-135 double-overtime victory over Indiana.
Williams has seen a very minor role as Oklahoma City's backup center so far. Through two regular-season games, he's averaging 13.7 minutes per night with 3.5 points, 1.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists on 37.5 percent shooting from the field. He's not on the fantasy radar in standard formats for now.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Grabs seven boards in win
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Williams (rest) notched eight points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists and one block across 20 minutes in Friday's 94-91 preseason win over the Nuggets.
Williams returned to game action after sitting out Tuesday's win over Milwaukee. The big man led the Thunder in rebounds and was efficient from the field in the win. The 23-year-old signed a three-year, $24 million extension with the Thunder in June and is expected to back up Isaiah Hartenstein this season.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Won't play vs. Milwaukee
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Williams (rest) has been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason game against the Bucks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Williams will miss a second straight preseason game for rest purposes. Over the course of his last two preseason appearances, he's averaged 12.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2.3 blocks per contest.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Sits out Saturday
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Williams (rest) did not play in Saturday's preseason game against Indiana.
Williams, along with several other regulars, got a planned night off for maintenance Saturday. Through two preseason appearances, Williams holds averages of 12.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 2.3 blocks and 3.0 three-pointers.
Williams will come off the bench during Thursday's preseason game against the Hornets, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
After starting the first two games of the preseason, Williams will be in the second unit. He finished with 14 points, six rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 28 minutes as a starter in Monday's loss to the Mavericks.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Posts 14 points in preseason loss
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Williams compiled 14 points (5-14 FG, 4-11 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and two blocked shots over 28 minutes in Monday's 106-89 loss to the Mavericks.
Williams flashed some of his perimeter skills with four three-pointers during the defeat, a facet that he's shown sparingly over his three-year tenure with the Thunder. The team gave the Arkansas product a hefty $24 million extension in the offseason, and we should see an uptick in minutes from the youngster after averaging only 16.7 minutes per game during the 2024-25 campaign. He will still be in a timeshare with Isaiah Hartenstein once the regular season begins.
Williams will start in Sunday's preseason game against the Hornets, James Plowright of CLTure.org reports.
With the team resting its usual starters, Williams will get the starting nod in Oklahoma City's preseason opener. The big man signed a three-year, $24 million extension this summer after averaging 5.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists across 16.7 minutes per game in 47 regular-season appearances (nine starts) during the 2024-25 campaign.
Williams signed a three-year, $24 million contract extension with the Thunder on Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Williams is now locked in with the Thunder on a long-term deal. The 23-year-old center provided a spark off Oklahoma City's bench in the 2024-25 campaign, showing flashes of potential when given an increased role. He averaged 5.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists across 16.7 minutes per game in 47 regular-season appearances (nine starts) last season.
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