Jalen Williams News, Rumors, Updates - Oklahoma City Thunder

Cleared to play Tuesday Williams (illness) will play in Tuesday's game against Minnesota, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Williams is under the weather and was previously considered questionable, but he'll power through it in what should be a great matchup between some of the top teams in the Western Conference. Williams is coming off a strong showing versus the Lakers on Saturday, as he scored 28 points on 11-of-17 shooting.

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Battling illness Williams is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against Minnesota due to an illness, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Impact Williams was an addition to Monday night's injury report due to an illness. His status is unclear, especially in the context of Tuesday's game representing the front half of a back-to-back and the first of three games in four days for Oklahoma City.

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Looks good in 28-point effort Williams racked up 28 points (11-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds and three assists across 34 minutes during Saturday's 129-120 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Williams came into the contest in a bit of a funk, scoring 13 or fewer points in three of his previous four contests. He turned things around considerably against the Lakers, tying his second-highest scoring total of the campaign and knocking down multiple three-pointers for the third time in December. Williams doesn't typically post prolific complementary stats, but he's shown good scoring ability and efficient shooting throughout the season, averaging 17.4 points on 50.5 percent shooting from the field while posting an excellent 88.2 percent mark from the charity stripe.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles from field in win Williams recorded 10 points (3-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals across 28 minutes during Monday's 116-97 victory over Memphis.

Impact If Williams is judged solely by his scoring numbers, he hasn't played very well lately. However, he also contributes in other areas, and considering he plays a secondary role in an offense led by two high-usage players such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren, he is looking for ways to contribute in any way he can. He remains a reliable asset in most formats, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect considerable contributions in the scoring column regularly when the Thunder is at full strength.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steps up in win over Denver Williams supplied 24 points (11-20 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, three assists and one steal in 33 minutes during Saturday's 118-117 victory over the Nuggets.

Impact Williams was coming off a poor outing against the Kings on Thursday, registering five points (2-14 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 29 minutes, but he bounced back admirably here to end up as one of the Thunder's main scoring alternatives in a tight win over Denver. Williams is firmly entrenched as a starter in his second year in the league, and the numbers back him up. He's averaging 18.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game across six December contests.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Woeful shooting Williams registered five points (2-14 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 29 minutes during Thursday's 128-123 loss to Sacramento.

Impact Williams was awful from the field Thursday, and there's no question the Thunder needed his contributions on offense in a game they lost by a mere five-point margin. This was the first time Williams scored in single digits this season, so there's a strong chance this was nothing more than an off night for the second-year forward. He'll try to bounce back in another tough matchup Saturday when the Thunder take on the Nuggets in Denver.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Offensive output continues Friday Williams finished Friday's 138-136 overtime victory over the Warriors with 28 points (12-15 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals across 40 m...

Impact Williams scored 28 points in the overtime victory, tallying at least 20 points for the fourth time in the past six games. It's been a nice return to form for Williams who has been a little underwhelming to start the season. He is a top-55 player over the past two weeks, despite still averaging just 1.0 steals per game. With room for improvement, Williams should be able to crack the top 50 in no time.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strong from three as top scorer Williams finished with 23 points (9-19 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Saturday's 126-120 victory over the Mavericks.

Impact Williams led all Thunder players in scoring while connecting on a trio of threes and posting a handful of rebounds and assists in a winning effort. Williams has played some of his best basketball of the season over the last handful of games, notching at least 20 points in three of his last four outings. With his second-highest scoring total of the year, Williams has recorded 20 or more points five times this season.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive against Lakers Williams amassed 21 points (8-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and one block in 29 minutes during Thursday's 133-110 win over the Lakers.

Impact Williams was efficient from the field and reached the 20-point mark for the third time over his last six appearances. He has been wildly inconsistent with his scoring numbers, but more often than not, he's putting up solid stat lines while holding a secondary role in the Thunder's offensive scheme. He's averaging 18.5 points, 3.7 assists and 3.3 rebounds per game over that aforementioned six-game stretch.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams Lead OKC Thunder Past Lakers to Snap Losing Streak Oklahoma City ended its losing streak in a high-scoring affair.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Poor shooting display in loss Williams had 10 points (2-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one block across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 106-103 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Williams might have reached double-digit points in his return from a three-game absence, but he was woeful in efficiency and posted a season-low mark in field goals made. At the very least, Williams has been consistent. He has scored in double digits in his 14 appearances in 2023-24, which is a positive thing considering he regularly shares the ball with two dominant players on offense, Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for full workload Tuesday Williams will not have a minutes restriction in Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves, Joel Lorenzi of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Williams does not face a minutes restriction in his first game back after a three-game absence due to a left hip strain. Aaron Wiggins' workload will take a hit, while the usage Williams' commands will have a trickle-down effect across the roster.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Tuesday Williams (hip) is available for Tuesday's game against Minnesota, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Williams has missed the last three games due to a left hip strain, but he was a limited participant at practice Sunday and will be able to return to game action Tuesday. He's averaging 17.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 33.2 minutes per game over 13 appearances this season, and it's not yet clear whether he'll face limitations against the Timberwolves.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limited practice Sunday Williams (hip) was a limited participant at Sunday's practice, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Williams has missed the Thunder's previous three contests due to a left hip strain. However, Williams appears to be ramping up and has until Tuesday against Minnesota to heal further. Cason Wallace has logged three consecutive starts in his place, while Isaiah Joe has seen increased run as well.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Williams (hip) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the 76ers, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Williams will miss a third straight game due to a left hip strain. It's unclear when he'll be able to suit up again, but his next chance will arrive Tuesday in Minnesota. Cason Wallace has moved into the starting lineup in Williams' absence, but Isaiah Joe, Kenrich Williams and Aaron Wiggins are also candidates for increased minutes off the bench.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Wednesday Williams (hip) will not play in Wednesday's game against the Bulls, Brandon Rahbar of the Daily Thunder reports.

Impact This will be the second missed game in a row for Williams, and we're still waiting for a little more clarity on the severity of the injury. Williams' next chance to play will be Saturday against the 76ers. In the meantime, it's likely that guys such as Isaiah Joe and Cason Wallace will get the chance to play additional minutes due to their recent success.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched Sunday Williams (hip) is out for Sunday's game against Portland, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Williams is dealing with a hip strain, which will force him to miss his first game of the season. His late scratch Sunday will thrust Isaiah Joe, Davis Bertans and potentially Cason Wallace into larger roles.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues strong play Williams totaled 22 points (8-16 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal over 41 minutes in a 130-123 overtime win against the Warriors on Saturday.

Impact The performances of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (40 points) and Chet Holmgren (36 points) will get the headlines, but Williams served as an impactful third fiddle with his 22 points. The second-year forward has registered double-digit scoring in all 13 of his contests so far this season, and he's reached 20 points on three different occasions. Williams' rebounding is down a bit this season, but he's posting consistent enough scoring on solid shooting percentages to be a steady play in all fantasy formats.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high 31 points Williams registered 31 points (11-16 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 6-8 FT), one rebound, one assist and two steals across 38 minutes during Sunday's 111-99 win over the Suns.

Impact Williams had everything working offensively in this one, as he posted season highs in made field goals, free throws and three-pointers en route to his first game of the year with at least 30 points. The second-year pro scored 30-plus points only twice as a rookie last season. Despite Chet Holmgren returning to the lineup, Williams has actually seen his scoring production increase in Year 2, but the rest of his statistics have been stagnant thus far. Regardless, Williams' ability to contribute efficiently in multiple areas makes him a solid fantasy player in every format.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Player grades: SGA, Jalen Williams combine for 66 points in Thunder's 111-99 win over Suns Player grades: SGA, Jalen Williams combine for 66 points in Thunder’s 111-99 win over Suns.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Settling into groove Williams amassed 21 points (8-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one block over 36 minutes during Monday's 126-117 win over the Hawks.

Impact Williams displayed great efficiency from the field Monday, although he was uninvolved as a facilitator after racking up 17 assists in three prior contests. Williams has been sharp over that span, delivering 19.0 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists on 55.3 percent shooting.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Williams + Cason Wallace Shootaround Availability | November 3, 2023

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Injury Provides Opportunity for Jalen Williams Jalen Williams will be tasked with carrying the offensive load when the Warriors come to town on Friday.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Fills stat sheet against Pistons Williams registered 19 points (8-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 31 minutes during Monday's 124-112 victory over the Pistons.

Impact Williams is enjoying an excellent start to the season and has been able to contribute steadily on both ends of the court. While he's not going to put up immense scoring figures in an offense designed for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren, Williams remains relevant in fantasy due to his stat-filling ability. Through four games, he's averaging 15.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocks per contest.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Williams Details Confidence Ahead of Second Year Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams is just one of the many reasons the team is projected to do so well.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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