Impact Williams' absence may extend beyond those two games, as there's been no reported timetable. But for now, the earliest we could see Williams returning to the floor would be on Oct. 29 against the Nuggets.
OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
KENRICH WILLIAMS #34 - POWER FORWARD - OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
4.3 PPG •
2.3 RPG •
0.7 APG
4.3 PPG
2.3 RPG
0.7 APG
Out two games Williams (back) will not play in the next two games, Clemente Almanza of The Thunder Wire reports.
Remains without return timetable Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said Saturday that Williams (back) won't practice this weekend and has no firm timetable for return, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Impact Williams sat out the Thunder's final three preseason games due to back spasms. His next chance to suit up is Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Bulls.
OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable Thursday Williams (back) didn't play in Thursday's 118-116 preseason loss to the Pistons.
Impact Williams missed the Thunder's final three preseason games due to back spasms. His status for the regular season remains unclear. The veteran forward has played at least 20 minutes per game in each of his first three seasons with Oklahoma City, but he may have a reduced role in 2023-24 now that Chet Holmgren is healthy.
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting out Tuesday Coach Mark Daigneault said Thursday that Williams (back) won't play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Bucks and is "tricky to put a timeline on," Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com...
Impact Williams continues to deal with back spasms but has no timeline for a return. It seems unlikely he will suit up in Thursday's preseason matchup with Detroit.
OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Has no timetable Williams (back) doesn't have a timeline for a return, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Impact Coach Mark Daigneault said Williams' back flared up on him and that he wanted to see how it responded over the next couple days. And while it seems highly unlikely that Williams will play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Bucks, he hasn't been ruled out just yet.
OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Has no timetable Williams (back) doesn't have a timeline for a return, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Impact Coach Mark Daigneault said Williams' back flared up on him and that he wanted to see how it responded over the next couple of days. While it seems highly unlikely that Williams will play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Bucks, he hasn't been ruled out just yet.
OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
OKC Thunder: Kenrich Williams Could be Team's Most Underrated Piece After suffering a wrist injury at the end of last season, the veteran forward will look to once again become an important player for the Okl...
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
OKC Thunder: Kenrich Williams' Importance Has Never Been Higher After missing the end of last season with an injury, Kenrich Williams is set to play an important role for OKC again next season.
AUGUST 31, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Kenrich Williams has second procedure, still on track to return on time The Oklahoma City Thunder have announced that Kenrich Williams successfully underwent a second procedure. This planned procedure was to remo...
MAY 16, 2023 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM
Thunder End of the Year Report Card: Kenrich Williams Oklahoma City’s veteran glue-guy was in the midst of a terrific season before he suffered wrist injury.
APRIL 27, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Undergoes successful surgery Williams underwent a successful surgery Monday to repair the scapholunate ligament in his left wrist, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Impact Williams suffered the injury at the beginning of March and will miss the remainder of the 2022-23 campaign after undergoing surgery. He'll finish the season with averages of 8.0 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 22.8 minutes across 55 appearances. The 27-year-old signed a three-year, $20.01 million extension in October of 2022, so he's still under contract with the Thunder through 2026-27.
MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
OKC Thunder: Aaron Wiggins Fills Void Left by Kenrich Williams Injury OKC needs a player to step up off the bench with Kenrich Williams out for the year and Aaron Wiggins fits that mold.
MARCH 4, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
OKC swingman Kenrich Williams (wrist) done for season Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Kenrich Williams will miss the rest of the season with a left wrist injury, the team said Thursday.
MARCH 2, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
OKC swingman Kenrich Williams (wrist) done for season Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Kenrich Williams will miss the rest of the season with a left wrist injury, the team said Thursday.
MARCH 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Thunder F Williams expected out for season with wrist injury
The Oklahoma City Thunder expect Kenrich Williams to miss the rest of the season after he injured his left wrist Tuesday against the Sacramento KingsMARCH 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thunder Forward Kenrich Williams Out for Season With Wrist Injury Oklahoma City announced on Thursday that Kenrich Williams will miss the remainder of the season with a left wrist injury.
MARCH 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Done for season with wrist injury The Thunder announced Thursday that Williams will require surgery to address a scapholunate ligament rupture in his left wrist and is expected to miss the remainder of the 2022-23...
Impact Williams suffered the injury during Tuesday's 123-117 loss to the Kings. The 27-year-old forward will finish the season with averages of 8.0 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 22.8 minutes per game across 55 contests. His absence for the rest of the campaign should clear the way for the likes of Dario SaricJeremiah Robinson-Earl and Aaron Wiggins to pick up some extra minutes.
MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out with wrist sprain Williams has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Lakers due to a left wrist sprain.
Impact Williams will miss his first contest since Dec. 16. He's appeared in 32 straight games (seven starts) and has averaged 24.3 minutes during that stretch, so his absence could shake up the Thunder's frontcourt rotation quite a bit. Expect Dario Saric and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl to garner increased roles behind Jalen Williams and Jaylin Williams.
MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Five steals in 29 minutes Williams provided 11 points (5-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and five steals over 29 minutes during Tuesday's 123-117 loss to Sacramento.
Impact Williams provided stellar defensive production off the bench Tuesday, racking up a season-high five steals. A jack-of-all-trades player, Williams often finds ways to contribute, no matter his designated role. The lack of consistency in any one category does make him hard to trust as a must-roster player. However, he isn't out of place in deeper formats and is a sneaky stream option in standard leagues.
MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to bench Williams will come off the bench Monday night against the Pelicans, Clemente Almanza of The Thunder Wire reports.
Impact Williams started each of his team's last two contests and put up eight points in each appearance, but the Thunder have elected to change up the starting five Monday evening. Luguentz Dort, Jalen Williams and Jaylin Williams will make up the frontcourt as a result.
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Thunder's Kenrich Williams is okay with being a future LeBron James trivia answer Kenrich Williams will be the answer to a trivia question down the road, but in present-day talk, a win over LeBron James is still respected.
FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Moves into starting lineup Williams will move into the starting lineup Tuesday against the Lakers, according to Clemente Almanza of The Thunder Wire.
Impact It's yet another matchup move for the Thunder, as Aaron Wiggins moves to the bench. Williams could be one of the players tasked with slowing down LeBron James as he pursues the all-time scoring record.
FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Productive off bench Williams chipped in 13 points (6-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and three steals over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 112-106 loss to the Rockets.
Impact Despite moving back to the bench, Williams was one of the top producers for the Thunder Wednesday evening. He scored in double digits for the first time since Jan. 22, but he continues to contribute plenty of rebounds, assists and steals to keep his fantasy value trending in the right direction.
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to bench unit Williams isn't in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Rockets, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Kenrich Williams will be replaced by Jaylin Williams in the starting five Wednesday. The 27-year-old big man is averaging 7.4 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 21.9 minutes across his 34 games coming off the bench this season.
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back with first unit Williams is starting Monday's game against Golden State, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Impact Williams will return to the starting lineup after coming off the bench Friday against Cleveland. He turned a solid all-around showing in his last start Wednesday against the Hawks, finishing with nine points, seven rebounds and seven assists in 30 minutes.
JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
