JALEN WILLIAMS NEWS

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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.

MARCH 15, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stiles Points: Jalen Williams Is a Superstar It is time to say it out loud: Jalen Williams is a superstar.

MARCH 15, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM