KENRICH WILLIAMS NEWS

Big minutes off bench Williams amassed eight points (4-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and two steals across 33 minutes during Friday's 123-119 overtime victory over Chicago.

Impact Williams played a season-high 33 minutes in the overtime victory, but he managed only eight points on seven shot attempts. The 27-year-old did provide a bit of value with his steals and rebounding numbers. However, even when he sees an increase in minutes, his usage numbers are just not where they need to be in order to make him fantasy-relevant in anything but the deepest of leagues.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to bench Wednesday Williams will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Impact With Aleksej Pokusevski (ankle) rejoining the starting five, Williams will shift back to a reserve role Wednesday. Williams is averaging 5.9 points and 3.8 rebounds in 20.0 minutes per contest this season.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Williams is starting Monday's contest against the Knicks, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Impact The 27-year-old forward will make his third start of the season as the Thunder continue to experiment with their starting lineup. Across his first two starts this year, Williams has averaged 5.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists over 20.0 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Teases double-double off bench Williams contributed 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-2 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one steal in 26 minutes off the bench during Monday's 112-103 loss to the Pistons.

Impact The numbers were relatively modest, but Williams was actually the Thunder's second-leading scorer on the night behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 33 as well as the team's leading rebounder. Williams is a decent contributor off OKC's bench, but he has yet to score more than 12 points in a game this season, limiting his fantasy ceiling.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bey scores 25, Pistons' big 2nd half beats Thunder 112-103

Saddiq Bey scored 25 points, Cade Cunningham had 21 points and 11 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-103

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wednesday practice notes: Mark Daigneault, Kenrich Williams, Aaron Wiggins The Thunder held a practice between their two Clippers games.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Won't start Saturday Williams won't start Saturday against the Nuggets, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Impact Williams got the start in the season opener, but that won't be the case here as he heads to the bench in favor of Jeremiah Robinson-Earl. Williams posted five points (2-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and six rebounds across 22 minutes in his previous appearance.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thunder: Kenrich Williams Gets Starting Nod in Game 1, Could Change Moving Forward Kenrich Williams found himself playing with the starters in OKC’s first regular season game, but with a host of different combinations it re...

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Gobert thrives in T-wolves debut to lead 115-108 win vs. OKC

Rudy Gobert had 23 points and 15 rebounds in his Minnesota debut as the Timberwolves recovered to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 115-108 in the season opener

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In starting lineup Wednesday Williams is in the Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network Wednesday versus Minnesota.

Impact Although not starting a single matchup last season, Williams gets the nod in the season opener this year. The forward averaged 7.4 points and 4.5 rebounds across 49 appearances per matchup.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Confirmed available for opener Williams (groin) is available for Wednesday's season opener against the Timberwolves, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact No surprise here, as Williams was expected to be cleared. Williams saw 21.9 minutes per game with OKC last year and averaged 7.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Wednesday Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault said Williams (groin) is expected to suit up in Wednesday's season opener against the Timberwolves, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact After missing the Thunder's last two preseason games due to a right groin strain, Williams has apparently been progressing well in practice and should be available off the bench Wednesday. Expect Williams to handle a muted role in the season opener.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses preseason finale Williams (groin) didn't see the floor in Thursday's preseason finale against the T-Wolves.

Impact Williams has dealt with a right groin strain of late, leaving him unavailable for the last pair of preseason games. If he's healthy for the start of the regular season next week, Williams should slot into a bench role in the Thunder's frontcourt.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined with right groin strain Williams didn't play in Tuesday's preseason win over Detroit due to a right groin strain.

Impact Williams was excluded from the starting lineup for last week's preseason loss to the Mavericks, but he played 20 minutes off the bench and racked up six points, six rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block. However, he hasn't played in any of the team's last three exhibition games and is apparently dealing with a groin issue. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Thursday's preseason finale against the Spurs.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to bench The Thunder announced that Williams will not start in Wednesday's preseason matchup with the Mavericks.

Impact Williams started on Monday versus the Nuggets and tallied eight points, three rebounds and two assists. However, he has been replaced by Aaron Wiggins in Wednesday's game, and will likely continue to come off the bench for the thunder.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NBA Mock Trade: Timberwolves Make Championship Push in Trade for Thunder's Kenrich Williams Would Oklahoma City forward Kenrich Williams make Minnesota a legitimate contender?

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

NBA Mock Trade: Trail Blazers Target Thunder Forward Kenrich Williams Bleacher Report recently details one final trade for each team before the 2022-23 season, one of which involved OKC and Portland.

AUGUST 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

NBA Mock Trade: Trail Blazers Target Thunder Forward Kenrich Williams Bleacher Report recently details one final trade for each team before the 2022-23 season, one of which involved OKC and Portland.

AUGUST 27, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Kenrich Williams Provides Stability and Efficiency to New Look Roster Kenrich Williams had a breakout season with OKC earning an honorary nickname from fans and players around the league.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

NBA Twitter reacts to Kenrich Williams' extension Kenny hustled his way onto a second contract

JULY 18, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Signs extension with Thunder Williams agreed to a four-year, $27.2 million contract extension Monday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact After averaging 7.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game over his last two seasons with the Thunder, Williams was able to agree upon a deal that will keep him in OKC presumably until at least the 2026-27 season. Despite inking the extension, the 27-year-old is still likely not going to be a feature option for the Thunder.

JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

OKC Thunder Extend Kenrich Williams, Inked to Four-Year Deal Kenny Hustle is staying in Bricktown.

JULY 18, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Bleacher Report suggests a trade that would send Kenrich Williams to the Bucks Kenrich Williams only has one more year left on his current deal.

MAY 16, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Thunder End of the Year Report Card: Kenrich Williams Kenrich Williams more than lived up to his nickname this season despite his season ending short due to an injury.

APRIL 22, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

WATCH: Kenny Hustle's Plans in OKC Kenrich Williams states his hopes for his future with the Thunder.

APRIL 14, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM