Williams (ankle) ended Tuesday's 112-105 victory over the Kings with 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt), six rebounds, four assists and one steal across 36 minutes.
After sitting out the past four games due to a left ankle, Williams returned with no restrictions to help the Thunder pick up their 54th win of the season. Williams seemed happy to take a back seat on offense Tuesday, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quadricep) erupted for 40 points in his return from a four-game absence of his own.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Set to play against Sacramento
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Williams (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Kings.
Williams has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday after missing the Thunder's last four contests with a sprained left ankle. The second-year forward will likely reclaim his starting spot from Aaron Wiggins.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Questionable for Tuesday
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Williams (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Kings.
Williams has missed four straight games due to a left ankle sprain. He was also listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup versus Charlotte before getting ruled out, so Williams appears to be trending in the right direction. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quadriceps) is expected to suit up Tuesday after missing four straight and six of the last seven.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Officially questionable for Sunday
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Williams (ankle) has been upgraded to questionable for Sunday's game against Charlotte.
Williams is amid a three-game absence due to a left ankle sprain, but he appears to be on the mend with a chance to suit up Sunday. Kenrich Williams and Isaiah Joe have had enlarged minute shares with Williams unavailable, while Josh Giddey is coming off a 35-minute workload in Friday's loss to Indiana, so they would be the primary candidates to step up if Williams is ultimately ruled out again. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quadriceps) also remains sidelined.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Officially ruled out
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Williams (ankle) won't play in Friday's game versus the Pacers.
Williams will miss his third straight game Friday after being downgraded from doubtful to out with a left ankle sprain. Aaron Wiggins will likely draw another start in his absence. Williams' next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Charlotte.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Appears at shootaround
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Williams (ankle) was present for the Thunder's morning shootaround in advance of Tuesday's game against Philadelphia, Joel Lorenzi of The Oklahoman reports.
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.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Questionable for Tuesday
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Williams is questionable for Tuesday's game against the 76ers due to a left ankle sprain.
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.
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.
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.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Double-doubles in OT loss
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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 Rockets.
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.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Strong outing in return
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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.
Williams got the starting nod after recovering from an ankle injury that forced him to miss Tuesday's contest. He recorded a team-high-tying trio of threes, a team-best trio of steals and ended 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 in three of those outings.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Cleared for Thursday's game
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Williams (ankle) has been removed from Oklahoma City's injury report ahead of Thursday's game against Dallas.
Williams looks poised to return to the lineup after a right ankle sprain prevented him from playing for the first time since Feb. 4 in Tuesday's 121-111 loss to the Pacers. In his prior 10 starts since the All-Star break, Williams had averaged 18.3 points, 3.9 assists, 3.8 rebounds, 1.6 three-pointers, 1.3 steals and 0.9 blocks in 29.1 minutes per game while shooting 51.4 percent from the field and 85.2 percent from the free-throw line.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Present at shootaround
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Williams (ankle) took part in Oklahoma City's morning shootaround but remains listed as questionable in advance of Tuesday's game against Indiana, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Williams was spotted wearing a brace on his right ankle but seemed to be moving around well, perhaps putting him on track to play Tuesday. Official word on Williams' status might not arrive until closer to Tuesday's 8 p.m. ET tipoff, but if available, the second-year forward likely won't be operating under any major minute restriction.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Done for night with ankle sprain
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Williams won't return to Sunday's game versus the Grizzlies due to a right ankle sprain, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports. He finished with seven points (3-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), three assists, two rebounds, one steal and one block in 10 minutes.
Williams was on his way to a productive all-around line before the ankle sprain cut his night short. The severity of the injury may not be known until Williams undergoes further testing, so his status for Tuesday's game against the Pacers is up in the air for the time being. If Williams ends up being out Tuesday, the Thunder could turn to Gordon Hayward, Josh Giddey and Cason Wallace to absorb more minutes.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Regresses in loss
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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.
Williams recorded his second-lowest scoring total of the season against the Lakers, breaking a four-game streak of scoring 20-plus points. 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.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Puts up 22 points in victory
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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.
Williams has been 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.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Drops 22 on Rockets
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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.
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.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Erupts for 33 in Tuesday's win
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Williams provided 33 points (12-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 6-7 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 127-113 victory over the Magic.
The second-year forward topped 30 points for the second straight game as he heads into the All-Star break with massive momentum. In four contests since returning from an ankle injury, Williams is averaging 25.0 points, 6.0 assists, 4.3 boards and 2.3 threes while shooting a blistering 60.0 percent from the floor and 47.4 percent (9-for-19) from beyond the arc.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Scores 26 points in return
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Williams (ankle) finished with 26 points (10-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 124-117 loss to Utah.
Williams returned from a three-game absence due to an ankle sprain and faced no limitations, scoring at least 20 points for a third consecutive appearance. After a modest start to the season, Williams has rounded into form over the past few months. Since the beginning of December, Williams is averaging 19.6 points, 4.8 assists, 4.0 rebounds, 1.7 three-pointers, 1.2 steals and 0.6 blocks in 31.6 minutes per game while shooting a blistering 55.3 percent from the field and 50.5 percent from downtown.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Cleared for Tuesday
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Williams (ankle) has been removed from the injury report in advance of Tuesday's game against Utah.
Williams' availability aligns with his ascension to questionable Monday. Oklahoma City, currently the top seed in the Western Conference, would likely not jeopardize the 22-year-old's health if he weren't fully healthy, so Williams is likely to reprise his standard workload Tuesday.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Out Sunday, but shoots around
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Williams (ankle), who is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Raptors, was seen taking part in the Thunder's morning shootaround, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
The Thunder ruled Williams out more than 24 hours in advance of Sunday's contest, but his presence at shootaround at least offers hope that the second-year forward won't be in store for a lengthy absence. If he's able to practice in some capacity Monday, Williams would have a good chance at putting an end to his three-game absence Tuesday in Utah.
