MARCH 15 • STAR-TELEGRAM.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
Jalen Williams Continues to Develop at Exponential Rate In his sophomore year, Jalen Williams has taken the next step as one of Oklahoma City Thunder’s franchise cornerstones.
Strong outing in return as starter Williams posted 27 points (11-21 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, five assists, three blocks and one steal in 35 minutes during Thursday's 126-119 victory over the Mavericks.
Impact Williams got the starting nod while recovering from an ankle injury that forced him to miss Tuesday's contest, going on to connect on a team-high-tying trio of threes to go along with a handful of assists, a team-best trio of steals and ending as one of two Thunder players with 25 or more points. Williams has tallied 27 or more points in nine contests, adding five or more assists three of those outings.
MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE
Stiles Points: Jalen Williams Is a Superstar It is time to say it out loud: Jalen Williams is a superstar.
MARCH 15 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Stiles Points: Jalen Williams Is a Superstar It is time to say it out loud: Jalen Williams is a superstar.
MARCH 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Jalen Williams Set to Return Against Dallas Mavericks The Oklahoma City Thunder should get Jalen Williams (Ankle) back in the lineup on Thursday against Dallas after not appearing on the Injury...
MARCH 13 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Not listed on injury report Williams (ankle) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Thursday's matchup with the Mavericks.
Impact It appears that Williams will be back in action following a one-game stint on the sidelines, which will likely result in Gordon Hayward heading back to the second unit. Williams' managers can plan on having him active Thursday night.
MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen Williams OUT vs Indiana Pacers, No Timeline For Return The Oklahoma City Thunder will be without Jalen Williams for their tilt with the Pacers due to an ankle injury and Mark Daigneault has no ti...
MARCH 12 • SUNHERALD.COM
Jalen Williams OUT vs Indiana Pacers, No Timeline For Return The Oklahoma City Thunder will be without Jalen Williams for their tilt with the Pacers due to an ankle injury and Mark Daigneault has no ti...
MARCH 12 • SACBEE.COM
Present at shootaround Williams (ankle) is present for Oklahoma City's morning shootaround in advance of Tuesday's game against Indiana, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Impact Williams is wearing ankle braces but moving well, potentially putting him on track to play Tuesday. His status will still need to be monitored, but the second-year wing appears to be a quick healer after suffering his second right ankle sprain of the season Sunday.
MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE
Considered questionable for Tuesday Williams is questionable to play Tuesday versus Indiana due to a sprained right ankle.
Impact Williams not being immediately ruled out after suffering and in-game ankle sprain during Sunday's win over Memphis bodes well for a short-term return. That being said, a right ankle sprain sidelined him for three games starting at the end of January, and repeated incidents to the ankle could lead to an abundance of caution from Oklahoma City. His status appears murky, at best, for Tuesday.
MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE
Will not return Williams will not return to Sunday's game versus the Grizzlies due to a right ankle sprain, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Impact This news comes shortly after Williams headed to the Thunders' locker room. In his absence, Gordon Hayward and Kenrich Williams could see some more run at power forward. Williams' status for Tuesday's game against the Pacers could be up in the air depending on the severity of his ankle injury.
MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to locker room Williams exited Sunday's game against the Grizzlies in the second quarter after stepping on a cameraman under the basket, Brandon Rahbar of Daily Thunder reports.
Impact With just over eight minutes remaining in the second quarter, Williams appeared to roll his right foot/ankle on the cameraman and limped his way to the locker room shortly after. The Thunder are yet to issue an update, but Williams should be considered questionable to return until further notice.
MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE
Solid performance against Miami Williams finished Friday's 107-100 win over the Heat with 15 points (6-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 30 minutes.
Impact Williams has reached the 15-point mark in all but one of his last seven appearances, and he has entrenched himself as the Thunder's third-best scoring alternative behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren. The second-year forward is having a breakout season and is averaging 19.6 points, as well as 4.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists, per game since the end of the All-Star break.
MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen Williams Flaunts Another Game-Altering Fourth Quarter Versus Trail Blazers It’s been a trend this season, as there’ve been many on this Thunder team, but Jalen Williams’ fourth-quarter prowess has been at the top of...
MARCH 7 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Blows up for 31 points Williams had 31 points (9-17 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 9-10 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 128-120 victory over Portland.
Impact Williams nailed four three-pointers on the way to his fourth-best total of the season. It was a nice bounce-back for Williams, who couldn't get anything going in the loss to Lakers. Shot volume is the key to Wllliams' success, and he's more successful when his shot numbers are close to his seasonal average of 14 attempts per game. Through 56 games, he's convertng 54 percent of those shots.
MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen Williams Has An Uphill Climb For NBA's Most Improved Award There’s too much ground to make up for Jalen Williams to win the Most Improved Player Award.
MARCH 7 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Regresses in loss Williams contributed seven points (2-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal across 26 minutes during Monday's 116-104 loss to the Lakers.
Impact Williams recorded his second-lowest scoring total of the season against the Lakers, breaking a four-game streak of 20-plus point totals. He ended up taking a seat early once the game was out of hand, which also accounted for the tepid result. Williams is usually the Thunder's second or third scoring option in every game, so fantasy managers can ignore the slight regression.
MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen Williams Explains How OKC Thunder Remain Steady Down Stretch of Games The Oklahoma City Thunder have seen uncommon maturity throughout this season, Jalen Williams revealed where they get that calming presence.
MARCH 5 • SUNHERALD.COM
Puts up 22 points in victory Williams recorded 22 points (10-19 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, two assists and three steals in 33 minutes during Sunday's 118-110 win over the Suns.
Impact Williams has been very consistent since the All-Star break, averaging 20.5 points, 4.3 assists, 4.2 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocked shots over six games. After a promising rookie season, Williams is a regular fixture as one of the Thunder's most consistent performers.
MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen Williams and Cody Williams Have Discussed Teaming Up in the NBA The Oklahoma City Thunder have a lot of assets to shake things up in the 2024 NBA Draft, and Cody Williams, the brother of rising star Jalen...
MARCH 2 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Goes for 26 in loss to Spurs Williams closed Thursday's 132-118 loss to the Spurs with 26 points (10-18 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal in 33 minutes.
Impact Williams has entrenched himself as a reliable scoring weapon for the Thunder, and there's a solid argument to say he's been Oklahoma City's second-best player over the last month. even ahead of Chet Holmgren. Williams has surpassed the 20-point mark in his last three appearances and is averaging 22.3 points per game, while shooting 56.6 percent from the field, in February.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
James Harden Offers High Praise For OKC Thunder Rising Star Jalen Williams Former Thunder star James Harden offers high praise to current rising star Jalen Williams.
FEBRUARY 29 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Drops 22 on Rockets Williams closed Sunday's 123-110 victory over Houston with 22 points (9-22 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and five assists in 36 minutes.
Impact After missing a few games in late January-early February with an ankle injury, Williams has been his usual outstanding self since returning to the court. The second-year forward is averaging 21.6 points, 5.7 assists, 3.9 boards and 2.0 threes over the last seven games while shooting 56.1 percent from the floor and 45.2 percent from beyond the arc, and he'll likely continue to see plenty of open looks while defenses key on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren.
FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE
OKC Thunder: How Jalen Williams' Step-Back Jumper has Evolved Into a Lethal Tool The Oklahoma City forward’s self-creation wasn’t necessarily highlighted as his calling card entering the league, but now he’s become one of...
FEBRUARY 22 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
