APRIL 28 • SI.COM
JALEN WILLIAMS #8 - SHOOTING GUARD - OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
21.8 PPG •
6.6 RPG •
5.2 APG
21.8 PPG
6.6 RPG
5.2 APG
Chuck couldn't believe Jalen Williams' Game 4 fit 😂
APRIL 29 • YOUTUBE
Jalen Williams Continuing His Rise to Stardom in the Playoffs Oklahoma City's second-year wing is exceeding expectations in the postseason.
SGA & Jalen Williams talk 3-0 Series Lead vs Pelicans, Postgame Interview 🎤
APRIL 27 • YOUTUBE
Solid output in Game 1 victory Williams racked up 19 points (8-18 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and two steals in 40 minutes during Sunday's 94-92 victory over the Pelicans in Game 1 of the...
Impact Williams struggled from beyond the arc, but other than that, he delivered a solid performance as the Thunder barely escaped with the victory in Game 1. This was Williams' best scoring performance since March 31, when he scored 33 points in a win over the Knicks just before missing four contests with an ankle injury. He should remain a vital vog in the Thunder's offensive scheme for Game 2 on Wednesday.
APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to lineup in win Williams ended Tuesday's 112-105 victory over the Kings with 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt), six rebounds, four assists and one steal across 36 minutes.
Impact After sitting out the past four games alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Williams returned to help the Thunder pick up their 54th win of the season. Williams seemed happy to take a backseat on offense Tuesday, as Gilgeous-Alexander erupted for 40 points.
APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE
Set to play against Sacramento Williams (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Kings.
Impact Williams has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday after missing the Thunder's last four contests with a sprained left ankle. The second-year forward will likely reclaim his starting spot from Aaron Wiggins.
APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Tuesday Williams (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Kings.
Impact Williams has missed four straight games due to a left ankle sprain. He was also listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup versus Charlotte before getting ruled out, so Williams appears to be trending in the right direction. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quadriceps) is expected to suit up Tuesday after missing four straight and six of the last seven.
APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Sunday Williams (ankle) is out Sunday versus Charlotte.
Impact Williams will officially miss a fourth consecutive contest due to a left ankle sprain. Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins are candidates to start in his stead, especially with Gordon Hayward (leg) ruled out as well.
APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE
Officially questionable for Sunday Williams (ankle) has been upgraded to questionable for Sunday's game against Charlotte.
Impact Williams is amid a three-game absence due to a left ankle sprain, but he appears to be on the mend with a chance to suit up Sunday. Kenrich Williams and Isaiah Joe have had enlarged minute shares with Williams unavailable, while Josh Giddey is coming off a 35-minute workload in Friday's loss to Indiana, so these would be the primary candidates to step up if Williams is ultimately ruled out.
APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out for Sunday Williams (ankle) is out to face the Hornets on Sunday.
Impact Williams is set to miss a fourth consecutive contest due to a nagging ankle injury, and the Thunder are doing the right thing by giving him time to rest, as they need him to be at full strength for the playoffs. Aaron Wiggins will likely draw another start in his absence, and Williams' next chance to play will come against the Kings on Tuesday.
APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE
Officially ruled out Williams (ankle) won't play in Friday's game versus the Pacers.
Impact Williams will miss his third straight game Friday after being downloaded from doubtful to out with a left ankle sprain. Aaron Wiggins will likely draw another start in his absence. Williams' next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Charlotte.
APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE
Doubtful for Friday Williams (ankle) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Pacers.
Impact Williams is on track to miss his third consecutive game Friday evening, which should continue to result in more minutes for Aaron Wiggins, Jaylin Williams, Gordon Hayward and Isaiah Joe. Check back for official word on Williams' status closer to Friday's tip.
APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE
OKC's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams out vs. Celtics Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and forward Jalen Williams will miss their second straight games when they sit out...
APRIL 3 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Out again Wednesday Williams (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.
Impact Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quad) were both absent for Tuesday's loss to the 76ers and will remain sidelined for the second half of the Thunder's back-to-back set. Williams' next chance to suit up will come Friday in Indiana. Aaron Wiggins and Jaylin Williams started Tuesday, but Isaiah Joe and Gordon Hayward also saw increased roles off the bench.
APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out Tuesday Williams (ankle) is out Tuesday against Philadelphia, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Impact Williams' next opportunity to take the court comes in short order as Oklahoma City closes a back-to-back Wednesday against Boston. Aaron Wiggins, Kenrich Williams and Cason Wallace all typically receive slight bumps in workload when Williams has been inactive previously, and the Thunder will likely continue attempting to incorporate Gordon Hayward as well.
APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE
Appears at shootaround Williams (ankle) was present for morning shootaround in advance of Tuesday's game against Philadelphia, Joel Lorenzi of The Oklahoman reports.
Impact Williams dealt with a right ankle sprain in March, but his current injury designation is unrelated. His activity level at Tuesday's shootaround is unknown, and ankle issues can be compounding, so his status will still need to be monitored in advance of a 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff versus the 76ers.
APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Tuesday Williams is questionable for Tuesday's game against the 76ers due to a left ankle sprain.
Impact Williams has been available for the last nine matchups, averaging 22.7 points, 5.3 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 32.7 minutes per game. He tallied 33 points in Sunday's win over the Knicks but is dealing with an ankle injury afterward. If he's available against Philadelphia, he could see increased usage once again since Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quadriceps) is also questionable.
APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE
Carries OKC offensively Sunday Williams amassed 33 points (14-18 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-8 FT), four rebounds, eight assists, two blocks and two steals across 34 minutes during Sunday's 113-112 win over the Knicks.
Impact Williams needed to be at his best Sunday since Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wasn't 100 percent in his return from a two-game absence, and the second-year forward delivered by notching one of his best scoring outputs of the campaign. Williams has been on a tear of late and has surpassed the 15-point mark in nine consecutive appearances, a span in which he's averaging 22.7 points per contest while shooting 55 percent from the field and 34.3 percent from beyond the arc.
APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE
Double-doubles in OT loss Williams ended with 23 points (9-23 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, 10 assists, one block and two steals over 38 minutes during Wednesday's 132-126 overtime loss to the Rocke...
Impact Williams ended as the Thunder's second-best scorer behind Josh Giddey, but what stood out the most was his playmaking ability, as the 10 assists were just the third time he dished out double-digit dimes this season. Williams should remain one of the Thunder's focal points on offense ahead of Friday's matchup against the Suns, regardless of whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quadriceps) is able to return or not.
MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE
Scores team-high 26 Williams contributed 26 points (9-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds, five assists and one block over 34 minutes during Tuesday's 119-112 win over the Pelicans.
Impact Williams led an extremely well-balanced effort Tuesday, with Josh Giddey tacking on 25 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander adding 24 points. Williams is cooking over his last six contests, averaging 22.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.3 blocks while shooting 55.1 percent from the field on 16.3 shots per game.
MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE
Williams scores 26, Thunder rally to top the Pelicans 119-112 after losing a 20-point lead Jalen Williams scored 26 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied with a 12-0 run during the final 2:31 to escape with a 119-112 victory...
MARCH 27 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Hits for 18 against Bucks Williams racked up 18 points (8-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Sunday's 118-93 loss to Milwaukee.
Impact The second-year forward has scored at least 18 points in five straight games since missing a contest due to a minor ankle issue. Williams has averaged 21.2 points, 4.4 assists, 3.8 boards, 1.4 steals, 1.4 blocks and 1.0 threes during that time while shooting 56.3 percent from the floor, and he may not have peaked in a breakout campaign.
MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen Williams Is Not Concerned With Standings, Tiebreakers In Final 15 Games The Oklahoma City Thunder are in a heated race atop the Western Conference Standings but Jalen Williams is not focused on anything expect th...
MARCH 20 • KANSASCITY.COM
Jalen Williams Explains Why He Engages OKC Thunder Crowd The Oklahoma City Thunder have seen Jalen Williams play with popping passion and the Sophomore explained why.
MARCH 17 • SUNHERALD.COM
Scores 23 points in win Saturday Williams logged 23 points (9-17 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), seven rebounds, six assists, two blocks and one steal in 35 minutes during Saturday's 118-112 win over the Grizzlies.
Impact Williams has scored a combined 50 points in his two games since missing the March 12 loss to the Pacers with a sprained right ankle, and it's safe to say the injury is now a thing of the past for him. The forward has established himself as the Thunder's second- or third-best offensive option in most nights, and he should have a relatively high floor when facing the Jazz on Wednesday.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
