Jaylin Williams Injury News & Updates

Williams is in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus the Mavericks, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.

Joining Williams in the first unit for Friday's game will be Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren. In Williams' previous start this season, he finished with 12 points, four assists, three rebounds, four three-pointers, one steal and one block in 23 minutes.

Williams had one point (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 124-112 win over Golden State.

Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) is set to be out for the next week or so, which means Williams has an opportunity to seize a more consistent role in the frontcourt. Williams has averaged 5.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 18.2 minutes per night through 21 games this season, so he is worth monitoring on waiver wires.

Williams chipped in 15 points (5-9 FG, 5-7 3Pt), six rebounds, six assists and two steals over 24 minutes during Friday's 144-112 win over the Jazz.

Williams reached his 15 points via five drilled three-pointers, which is something you don't see very often from the fourth-year pro. He has ramped up his long-range attempts to 4.6 per game this season, a sharp increase from his previous season averages. Despite the impressive shooting performance, Williams has converted only 34.5 percent of his shots through 16 games played.

Williams (shoulder) will be available for Monday's game against the Pelicans.

Williams is no longer appearing on the injury report after missing Saturday's game against Charlotte, suggesting that his shoulder issue was minor. Oklahoma City's backup center is averaging 5.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 0.6 blocks in 19.0 minutes per contest this season.

Williams (shoulder) is out for Saturday's game against the Hornets.

After not being listed on the initial injury report, Williams has been downgraded to out due to left shoulder soreness. Monday's matchup against the Pelicans marks his next chance to return to the court. Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein should share the center minutes Saturday, meaning Alex Caruso and Luguentz Dort could be needed to handle some playing time at power forward.

Williams recorded 12 points (4-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 126-102 win over the Warriors.

Williams matched his previous season-high scoring mark, but from a statistical perspective, this might have been Williams' best game of the campaign yet. The big man should continue to see steady minutes off the bench, but as the backup behind the Chet Holmgren - Isaiah Hartenstein duo, his fantasy upside is limited to being a streaming option in the deepest formats. Williams doesn't play enough minutes, nor does he produce enough to be a valuable fantasy option in standard formats.

Williams (face) returned to Tuesday's game against the Clippers with 4:41 remaining in the third quarter, per the broadcast.

Williams took an elbow to the face and headed to the locker room in the first quarter. The big man returned to the bench with a black eye and a bandage in the second quarter before eventually checking back in during the second half. He appears good to go for the remainder of the game.

Williams exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent facial injury in the first quarter of Tuesday's game against the Clippers, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Williams caught an elbow to the face and headed back to the locker room after logging just over three minutes. If he's unable to return, Aaron Wiggins and Branden Carlson are candidates for a bump in minutes the rest of the way.

Williams won't start in Tuesday's game against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

With Chet Holmgren (back) back in action, Williams will retreat to the second unit. In six regular-season outings off the bench, the big man has averaged 4.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists across 17.0 minutes per contest.

Williams (shoulder) has been cleared to play in Tuesday's game against the Clippers.

Williams is dealing with a shoulder issue that has threatened to keep him sidelined. However, he went through shootaround and will be available. He's currently averaging 5.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.0 steals per game, shooting 36.8 percent from the floor and 27.3 percent from deep.

Williams (shoulder) took part in Tuesday's morning shootaround, per Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman.

Williams is trending in the right direction ahead of Tuesday's showdown with the Clippers. With Chet Holmgren (back) available for Tuesday, Williams is likely to see fewer minutes if he's active.

Williams is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Clippers due to a sprained left shoulder.

Williams must have tweaked his shoulder during Sunday's game, and now he's in danger of missing Tuesday's contest. We'll have a better idea on his status based on his activity level at shootaround, but if he's not able to give it a go, Aaron Wiggins could see some extra minutes.

Williams accumulated 12 points (4-9 FG, 4-9 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 23 minutes during Sunday's 137-106 win over the Pelicans.

After coming off the bench in the first six games of the season, Williams got his first start Sunday with Chet Holmgren (back) and Jalen Williams (wrist) unavailable. Jaylin responded to the opportunity by scoring in double digits for the first time in 2025-26, and he dished exactly four assists for the third straight game while recording at least one steal and one block in four straight. The fourth-year center could become a real fantasy asset given his broad skill set if he gets more consistent court time, and during that four-game stretch he's averaging 6.5 points, 6.0 boards, 3.3 assists, 1.8 threes, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks in just 19.8 minutes a contest.

Williams is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.

Williams will make his first start of the season with Luguentz Dort (illness) joining Chet Holmgren (back) and Jalen Williams (wrist) on the inactive list. The Arkansas product has received steady minutes off the bench so far this year, averaging 4.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 17.0 minutes through six games.

Williams closed Tuesday's 107-101 win over Sacramento with three points (1-6 FG, 1-6 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals in 17 minutes.

Although he couldn't get much going offensively, Williams made a huge impact on this game. Williams is attempting 3.6 three-pointers in just 16.0 minutes per contest to open the season, so it's clear that he has the green light to let it fly. Unfortunately for the big man, he's hitting them at a 16.7 percent clip right now.

Williams had five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists across 15 minutes during Thursday's 141-135 double-overtime victory over Indiana.

Williams has seen a very minor role as Oklahoma City's backup center so far. Through two regular-season games, he's averaging 13.7 minutes per night with 3.5 points, 1.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists on 37.5 percent shooting from the field. He's not on the fantasy radar in standard formats for now.

Williams (rest) notched eight points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists and one block across 20 minutes in Friday's 94-91 preseason win over the Nuggets.

Williams returned to game action after sitting out Tuesday's win over Milwaukee. The big man led the Thunder in rebounds and was efficient from the field in the win. The 23-year-old signed a three-year, $24 million extension with the Thunder in June and is expected to back up Isaiah Hartenstein this season.

Williams (rest) has been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason game against the Bucks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Williams will miss a second straight preseason game for rest purposes. Over the course of his last two preseason appearances, he's averaged 12.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2.3 blocks per contest.

Williams (rest) did not play in Saturday's preseason game against Indiana.

Williams, along with several others, got a planned night off for maintenance Saturday. Through two preseason appearances, Williams holds averages of 12.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 2.3 blocks and 3.0 three-pointers.

Williams will come off the bench during Thursday's preseason game against the Hornets, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

After starting the first two games of the preseason, Williams will be in the second unit. He finished with 14 points, six rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 28 minutes as a starter in Monday's loss to the Mavericks.

Williams compiled 14 points (5-14 FG, 4-11 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and two blocked shots over 28 minutes in Monday's 106-89 loss to the Mavericks.

Williams flashed some of his perimeter skills with four three-pointers during the defeat, a facet that he's shown sparingly over his three-year tenure with the Thunder. The team gave the Arkansas product a hefty $24 million extension in the offseason, and we should see an uptick in minutes from the youngster after averaging only 16,7 minutes per game during the 2024-25 campaign. He will still be in a timeshare with Isaiah Hartenstein once the regular season begins.

Williams will start in Sunday's preseason game against the Hornets, James Plowright of CLTure.org reports.

With the team resting its usual starters, Williams will get the starting nod in Oklahoma City's preseason opener. The big man signed a three-year, $24 million extension this summer after averaging 5.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists across 16.7 minutes per game in 47 regular-season appearances (nine starts) during the 2024-25 campaign.

Williams signed a three-year, $24 million contract extension with the Thunder on Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Williams is now locked in with the Thunder on a long-term deal. The 23-year-old center provided a spark off Oklahoma City's bench in the 2024-25 campaign, showing flashes of potential when given an increased role. He averaged 5.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists across 16.7 minutes per game in 47 regular-season appearances (nine starts) last season.

Williams (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Nick Gallo of the Thunder's official site reports.

Williams injured his left ankle in the first quarter, and while he was able to return from the locker room to the bench, he will not return to Sunday's contest. Branden Carlson will see an increase in playing time for the rest of the game in Williams' absence.

Williams (ankle) returned to the Thunder bench in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Williams briefly went to the locker room after twisting his ankle early in the first quarter. The injury doesn't appear to be too severe, as he's back on the bench and is seemingly available for the rest of Sunday's contest.

Williams went to the locker room in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Pelicans due to an ankle injury, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Williams appeared to tweak his ankle in the opening seconds of Sunday's game. He initially stayed on the court, but he was replaced by Branden Carlson at the 9:44 mark of the first quarter and went back to the locker room. Carlson would be in line to see a significant increase in playing time if Williams is unable to return.

Williams chipped in 15 points (5-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, 10 assists, one block and one steal in 25 minutes during Friday's 145-111 win over the Jazz.

The triple-double was the third of his career, all of which have come since March 7 of this year. Williams missed the first four games in April with an ankle injury, but the third-year center appears to be fully healthy with the playoffs on the horizon. If Chet Holmgren (back) and Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) get held out again from Sunday's regular-season finale against the Pelicans, Williams could be in line for another big performance.

Williams is in the Thunder's starting lineup against the Jazz on Friday, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.

Friday will be Williams' seventh start of the season and third since the beginning of March. He returned Wednesday from a four-game absence due to a left ankle sprain and logged 12 points, four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 24 minutes in a win over the Suns.

Williams (ankle) recorded 12 points (4-7 FG, 4-5 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 24 minutes in Wednesday's 125-112 win over the Suns.

Williams had missed three consecutive games due to a left ankle sprain before the Thunder cleared him to play ahead of Tuesday's game against the Lakers, but he didn't see the floor in the team's 136-120 win. Instead, the Thunder were seemingly saving Williams for the second leg of their back-to-back set, when more minutes were available to him with the likes of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (shin), Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles), Luguentz Dort (knee) and Cason Wallace (shoulder) all sitting out for maintenance purposes. With the Thunder having clinched the league's top record, expect head coach Mark Daigneault to hold out multiple key rotation players or limit their minutes in the final two games of the regular season, which will likely open up plenty of playing time for Williams. The second-year big man has showcased a diverse, fantasy-friendly skill set with per-36-minute averages of 12.5 points, 11.8 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 2.8 three-pointers, 1.3 blocks and 1.0 steals per game on the season.

Williams (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Suns.

After sitting out Tuesday's game against the Lakers, Williams is available for the second leg of this back-to-back set. With Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) sidelined Wednesday, Williams could see a healthy workload against the Suns.

Williams (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.

Williams will miss his fourth consecutive contest due to a sprained left ankle. His next opportunity to feature will come Wednesday against the Suns. Kenrich Williams and Dillon Jones are candidates to absorb extra minutes due to Williams being sidelined.

Williams (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.

Williams is in danger of missing his fourth straight game due to a sprained left ankle. If the big man remains on the shelf, Kenrich Williams and Dillon Jones are candidates to absorb a few extra minutes against Los Angeles.

Williams (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lakers.

Williams will miss a third straight game Sunday due to a sprained left ankle. The Thunder will likely turn to Kenrich Williams and Dillon Jones to pick up the slack in Williams' absence against Los Angeles.

Williams (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Rockets.

Williams is set for his second straight absence after picking up a left ankle sprain. His next opportunity to return will arrive Sunday against the Lakers.

Williams (ankle) won't play in Wednesday's game against Detroit.

Williams was added to the injury report Wednesday morning due to a sprained left ankle, and he'll end up missing the contest due to the issue. Kenrich Williams and Dillon Jones are the likeliest candidates to pick up more minutes. Williams' next chance to play will come Friday at Houston.

Williams is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pistons due to a left ankle sprain.

Williams missed a contest recently due to a hip injury, but now, he's a late addition to the injury report with a new issue, which is never a good sign. If the backup big man is sidelined, there would be a few more minutes available for Kenrich Williams.

Williams (hip) is listed as available for Monday's game against the Bulls.

Williams will return to game action after missing Saturday's win over Indiana due to left hip tightness. The 22-year-old center has made 13 appearances (two starts) in March, averaging 7.6 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists across 17.9 minutes per contest.

Williams (hip) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Bulls.

Williams is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive contest due to left hip tightness. With Chet Holmgren (hip) and Isaiah Hartenstein (hip) also being listed as questionable for Monday's contest, Branden Carlson, Kenrich Williams and Dillon Jones could receive an uptick in playing time.

Williams (hip) will not play against the Pacers on Saturday.

Williams was dealing with stiffness in his left hip during Thursday's game against the Grizzlies, and he was unable to shake his questionable tag for this contest. With Chet Holmgren (hip) also out, Isaiah Hartenstein could have a higher floor in fantasy, and Kenrich Williams could be utilized in small-ball lineups.

Williams (hip) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Pacers.

Williams was dealing with stiffness in his left hip during Thursday's game against the Grizzlies, which has given him a questionable designation for Saturday's game against Indiana. If the big man can't play, the Thunder will likely lean on Kenrich Williams to shoulder the load in the frontcourt, along with Isaiah Hartenstein and Chet Holmgren.

Williams won't return to Thursday's game against the Grizzlies due to left hip stiffness, according to Steve McGehee of News 9 Oklahoma City.

Williams won't return to Thursday's matchup due to a hip injury, but the problem shouldn't be serious. Williams' next chance to log minutes off the bench would come against the Pacers on Saturday, although that'd depend on how he progresses in his recovery process.

Williams chipped in 12 points (4-4 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one block across 15 minutes during Sunday's 103-101 victory over the Clippers.

Williams has been on quite the run for the Thunder. Over his last three games, he's leading the team in nine-category fantasy value, averaging 15.0 points, 9.7 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 0.7 steals and 3.0 three-pointers. Chet Holmgren (hip) was out Sunday, and the Thunder have been dialing back their key players to stay fresh for the playoffs, so Williams is worth holding onto going forward.

Williams logged 14 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and four assists over 23 minutes during Friday's 141-106 win over the Hornets.

Williams was coming off an impressive triple-double in the win over the 76ers on Wednesday, and even though he returned to his regular bench role Friday, he posted a solid performance once again. Even though his bench role limits his upside considerably, it's worth noting Williams has scored in double digits in four of his last eight contests. That said, the inconsistency in his numbers limits the fantasy appeal he might have in games where he's not starting.

Williams Clemente Almanza of USA Today during Friday's game against the Hornets.

After being a starter during Wednesday's win against the 76ers, Williams will return to a bench role Friday. In 32 games off the bench this season, the 22-year-old big man is averaging 4.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game, shooting 38.4 percent from the floor.

Williams closed with 19 points (7-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 17 rebounds, 11 assists and two steals over 38 minutes during Wednesday's 133-100 victory over Philadelphia.

Williams recorded his second triple-double of the season, playing a sizeable role as the Thunder opted to rest a number of their stars. While this was undoubtedly the best performance of Williams' career, it is not something that is likely to repeat any time soon. Prior to Wednesday, he had scored a total of 15 points in four games, nine of which came in a win over the Nuggets.

Williams will be in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the 76ers, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Williams will make his seventh start of the season for the Thunder, who are dealing with injuries and resting star players. In his six previous starts, the Arkansas product averaged 9.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks per game, shooting 43.8 percent from the floor and 39.3 percent from beyond the arc.

Williams logged three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and one rebound in 14 minutes during Sunday's 121-105 victory over the Bucks.

Oklahoma City's frontcourt is healthy these days, meaning there isn't much room for Williams at the moment. Over the last four games, Williams has averaged 3.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.0 three-pointers in 12.8 minutes per game.

Williams won't start Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

With the Thunder's regulars resting, Williams, Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, Kenrich Williams and Ousmane Dieng started Friday's win over the Trail Blazers. However, the usual starting five is back in action, so Jaylin will operate off the bench versus Denver.

Williams recorded 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt), 11 rebounds, 11 assists, two blocks and three steals over 36 minutes during Friday's 107-89 victory over Portland.

Williams has logged several double-doubles this season, but he was able to move the ball around enough for a double-digit assist total. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (rest) is usually the assist leader for the Thunder, and his absence allowed other players to participate in ball distribution. Willams led the team in the category.

Williams is in Oklahoma City's starting lineup against Portland on Friday, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Williams will make his first start since Jan. 23 due to Chet Holmgren (lower leg), Jalen Williams (wrist), Isaiah Hartenstein (nose) and three other Thunder players being ruled out due to injury. Williams averaged 9.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 0.8 blocks over 23.6 minutes per game across five starts this season.

Williams recorded six points (2-3 FG, 2-3 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and one block in 18 minutes in Monday's 131-128 overtime loss to the Timberwolves.

Williams didn't see any playing time in the Thunder's previous two outings before knocking down two three-pointers Monday. The 22-year-old saw extended action with Chet Holmgren (rest) not playing and Isaiah Hartenstein (face) exiting early. In the month of February, Williams is averaging 4.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 18.3 minutes in nine games played. He could see an increased role, should Hartenstein miss time with injury.

Williams closed with 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt), seven rebounds and three blocks across 26 minutes during Monday's 125-96 victory over the Bucks.

The three blocks were a season high for Williams, who didn't make his season debut until just before Christmas due to hamstring issues. The third-year center has seen his workload creep upward in recent weeks, and over the last 11 games he's averaging 7.9 points, 6.7 boards, 2.8 assists, 1.4 threes, 0.9 blocks and 0.7 steals in 21.0 minutes a contest.

Williams produced six points (3-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 13 rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals in 21 minutes during Saturday's 144-110 win over the Kings.

Williams filled the box score in Saturday's rout, turning in a season-high 13 rebounds and eight assists off Oklahoma City's bench. Although it was a strong effort by the 22-year-old, his fantasy upside should remain capped while Isaiah Hartenstein is healthy for the Thunder. That said, Williams is worthy of streaming consideration in deep leagues for managers in need of help at center.

Williams is not in the Thunder's starting lineup against the Trail Blazers on Sunday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Williams has started in the Thunder's last five games due to the absence of Isaiah Hartenstein, and over that span the former has averaged 9.2 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists over 23.6 minutes per contest. However, with Hartenstein returning from his injury Sunday, Williams will revert to a reserve role.

Williams racked up 12 points (4-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one block over 31 minutes during Friday's 106-98 loss to Dallas.

Williams posted his best game of the season Friday, recording a double-double for the first time in 2024-25 and establishing a new season-high mark in points. He's expected to experience a slight uptick in his fantasy upside due to the absence of Isaiah Hartenstein (calf), though he's expected to return to his regular bench role once Hartenstein is deemed ready to return -- something that could happen as soon as next week.

Williams recorded five points (2-6 FG, 1-5 3Pt), five rebounds and one assist across 14 minutes during Thursday's 134-114 victory over Cleveland.

Making his first start of the season for the Thunder in Isaiah Hartenstein's (calf) stead, Williams logged only 14 minutes and was unable to make a big impact in the box score Thursday. Williams appears likely to split minutes with Branden Carlson as a traditional center in the interim, meaning the former could have a hard time finding increased fantasy value. The Thunder experimented with Jalen Williams as a small-ball five in their deep rotation earlier this season when they were without Hartenstein as well, and it doesn't appear initially as though there will be direct beneficiary of the latter's absence.

Williams is starting Thursday's game against the Cavaliers, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Williams will enter the starting lineup at center due to the absence of Isaiah Hartenstein (calf). This marks Williams' first start of the 2024-25 campaign.

Williams closed Sunday's 136-95 victory over the Wizards with nine points (4-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt), nine rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal across 24 minutes.

The Thunder ran away with this game in a hurry, allowing Williams to feast in garbage time. Therefore, fantasy managers shouldn't put too much stock into this outlier. For the season, Williams holds averages of 4.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 0.5 blocks in 13.3 minutes across 11 appearances.

Williams totaled two points (1-7 FG, 0-6 3Pt), seven rebounds and two assists in 19 minutes during Thursday's 116-98 win over the Clippers.

Williams posted a season-high seven rebounds, though he delivered a night to forget from the field. The big man has appeared in six outings since missing the early part of the season due to a right hamstring strain, during which he has averaged 4.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists across 13.3 minutes per contest.

Williams (hamstring) logged eight minutes in Monday's 123-105 win over the Wizards, finishing with three points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two assists and one block.

Williams took the court for the first time all season after straining his right hamstring early in training camp and then suffering a setback in his recovery in late October. The 22-year-old's return gave the Thunder another option in the frontcourt, but so long as Isaiah Hartenstein is available and stays out of foul trouble, Williams will be hard-pressed to see more than 20 minutes in a given game. His path to playing time will grow only more daunting when Chet Holmgren (hip) eventually returns late in the season.

Williams (hamstring) is available for Monday's game against the Wizards.

Williams has yet to play this season due to a right hamstring injury, but he will suit up Monday. The 22-year-old pro enters a lineup with no Chet Holmgren (hip), so he figures to see some action off the bench behind Isaiah Hartenstein. Despite no official word on a minutes restriction, it wouldn't be surprising if Williams is eased back into action considering the amount of time he's been sidelined.

Williams (hamstring) won't play in Friday's game versus the Heat.

Williams has yet to play this season while dealing with a right hamstring strain. Although there is no timetable for Williams' return, his next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Washington.

Williams (hamstring) won't play in Thursday's game against the Magic, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Williams' 2024-25 regular-season debut will be pushed back at least one more game as he continues to rehab a strained hamstring. His next chance to play will come Friday. However, he doesn't have a return timeline.

Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's NBA Cup Championship game against the Bucks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Williams has yet to make his 2024-25 regular-season debut due to a right hamstring strain. The Thunder haven't provided a clear timeline for the third-year center's return since he suffered the injury in early October.

Williams (hamstring) will not play in Saturday's NBA Cup Seminfinals matchup with the Rockets, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

The Thunder have not given any timeline in terms of a return for Williams. It is not surprising for the team to hold him out for such a big matchup, as the depth big man will likely need to ease back into the swing of things when he does return.

Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Williams will remain sidelined due to a right hamstring, and it's unclear when the third-year center will make his 2024-25 regular-season debut. The Thunder's next game will depend on the result of Tuesday's NBA Cup quarterfinal game, though it doesn't appear that Williams will be returning to the court anytime soon.

Williams (hamstring) is out for Saturday's game against the Pelicans, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Williams has yet to play this season, and the big man doesn't have a clear timetable for his return. His next chance to suit up will come against the Mavericks on Tuesday, Dec. 10.

Williams (hamstring) remains out Thursday versus Toronto.

Williams has yet to play this season and has not begun ramping up at practice. He's nearing the end of his estimated period for a re-evaluation, per Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com.

Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Jazz.

Williams has yet to make his 2024-25 regular-season debut due to a right hamstring strain, which he aggravated during a workout in late October. His next opportunity to return will be Thursday against Toronto.

Williams (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in 4-6 weeks after aggravating his hamstring in a workout Tuesday, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.

Williams has been nursing a right hamstring strain throughout preseason, and the big man's ramp up has now been halted entirely. Oklahoma City has made due without much center depth while Isaiah Hartenstein (hand) has also been unavailable, so it's reasonable to expect various guard-heavy lineups to continue being deployed.

Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.

Williams has yet to play this season. He doesn't have a return timetable, but his next chance to suit up will come Friday in Portland.

Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Hawks.

Williams has yet to make his 2024-25 debut due to a right hamstring strain, and his next chance to feature will come Wednesday against the Spurs. The third-year pro will likely compete for minutes with Ousmane Dieng behind Chet Holmgren until Isaiah Hartenstein (hand) returns.

Williams (hamstring) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Bulls.

Williams will miss his second straight regular-season contest Saturday while dealing with a right hamstring strain. His next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Atlanta.

Williams (hamstring) will not play in Thursday's regular-season opener versus Denver.

Williams joins Isaiah Hartenstein (hand) and Kenrich Williams (knee) as absences limiting the versatility of Oklahoma City's frontcourt. Chet Holmgren and Alex Reese profile as the Thunders' healthy options at center.

Williams (hamstring) was doing some light jogging and outside shooting at Saturday's practice, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Williams is still expected to miss the entire of the preseason due to his right hamstring strain. However, the 22-year-old's progression in his recovery is a good sign of his availability for the regular season.

The Thunder announced Thursday that Williams is out with a right hamstring strain and will be re-evaluated after the preseason, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

It's unclear if Williams will miss any regular-season action, but hamstring injuries can often linger. With Kenrich Williams (knee) also out, Ousmane Dieng could receive increased playing time early on off the bench in Oklahoma City's frontcourt.

Williams (back) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Spurs, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.

Williams has been upgraded from questionable to available Wednesday despite dealing with a lower back contusion. Williams is averaging 4.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 15.6 minutes across 10 his last outings.

Williams is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Spurs due to a low back contusion.

Williams is in danger of missing his first contest since March 22 due to a back injury. With Gordon Hayward (lower leg) also questionable, the Thunder could be thin on forward depth against the Spurs.

Williams is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Celtics, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Cason Wallace will replace Williams in the starting lineup Wednesday evening, so Williams' fantasy outlook takes a hit. As a member of the reserves this season, Williams owns averages of 3.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and not much else on 40.3 percent shooting in 12.6 minutes a night.

Williams recorded six points (2-8 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 assists, six rebounds and one steal over 28 minutes in Tuesday's 109-105 loss to Philadelphia.

Williams entered the starting lineup in place of the injured Jalen Williams (ankle), putting together his best outing of the season in his first start. Williams led all players in the contest in assists, setting a new season high and his first game with 10 or more dimes. Williams posted his second game of the year with at least five points, five rebounds and five assists, the other occurrence taking place Nov. 25 against Philadelphia.

Williams is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus the 76ers.

Williams will make his first start of the season Tuesday in place of Jalen Williams (ankle). Williams will likely be used as extra size on the interior to help guard Joel Embiid.

Williams (knee) played 17 minutes off the bench in Friday's 107-100 win over Miami, finishing with five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt), seven rebounds, one steal and one block.

After missing the Thunder's previous three games with a left knee sprain, Williams slid back into the rotation as Oklahoma City's backup center. The second-year player is averaging 5.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.2 three-pointers, 0.6 blocks and 0.4 steals in 15.2 minutes per game over his five appearances since the All-Star break.

Williams (knee) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's matchup with Miami.

It appears Williams will be back in action Friday night following a three-game absence, so he should be available for his usual minutes in the lower teens. However, as long as Chet Holmgren is healthy, Williams won't be able to earn enough minutes to be able to impact most leagues.

Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Portland.

Williams will miss his third consecutive game due to a left knee sprain. His absence was felt in Oklahoma City's loss to the Lakers on Monday, and his next opportunity to take the court comes Friday versus Miami.

Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Lakers.

Williams will miss a second straight game due to a left knee sprain. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in Portland. In Williams' absence, Aaron Wiggins and Gordon Hayward are candidates for a few extra minutes off the bench.

Williams (knee) has been ruled out to face the Suns on Sunday.

Williams was diagnosed with a left knee sprain earlier this week, so his absence from this game is not surprising, and it wouldn't be shocking if that's the case for a few more contests, too. Williams has played regularly off the bench for OKC this season, making 50 appearances and logging 12.6 minutes per game thus far. His next chance to play will come Monday against the Lakers.

Coach Mark Daigneault announced Friday that Williams has been diagnosed with a left knee sprain, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.

Williams presumably didn't practice Friday, and his status moving forward remains unclear. Daigneault said the team would provide more information when available, so it appears we're in the wait-and-see part of the evaluation. The Thunder's next game is Sunday in Phoenix, and Williams can be considered questionable, at best, for that contest.

Williams racked up five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 19 minutes during Tuesday's 112-95 victory over the Rockets.

Williams had a strong night off the bench despite seeing limited minutes. Posting reliable fantasy numbers behind Chet Holmgren isn't easy, but Williams has made the most of his opportunities with 5.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 three-pointers over his last four games in just 15.8 minutes.

Williams (Achilles) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Jazz.

Williams has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday despite dealing with left Achilles tendinitis. The second-year big man will likely continue to serve as one of the Thunder's primary backups in the frontcourt.

Williams is questionable for Tuesday's game against Utah due to left achilles tendonitis.

Williams has suited up in 10 consecutive contests for the Thunder, averaging 4.1 points and 3.7 rebounds in 14.5 minutes per game. His status will need to be monitored in advance of Tuesday's game, as Achilles injuries can carry risk of aggravation.

Williams registered three points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and one rebound in six minutes during Monday's 112-105 loss to the Lakers.

Williams was back in the rotation Monday, albeit for a short amount of time. He ended with three points in six minutes, continuing his poor season. He is the 321st-ranked player in nine-category leagues, averaging 3.5 points and 3.1 rebounds in 11.5 minutes per contest. Outside of extremely deep leagues, Williams holds no fantasy value.

Williams (hip) is available for Friday's game against the Nuggets.

Williams left Wednesday's win over the Knicks due to a right hip contusion and was listed as questionable for Friday, but he'll suit up for a 25th straight game. However, he's not likely to see significant playing time, as he's averaging just 6.6 minutes per game over his last five appearances.

Williams (hip) is questionable for Friday's game against the Nuggets.

Williams exited Wednesday's game against the Knicks due to a right hip contusion, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to suit up two days later. He's played single-digit minutes in each of his last five appearances, but Chet Holmgren and Kenrich Williams could see a few additional minutes if the 21-year-old is unable to play.

Williams has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Knicks with a right hip contusion, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Williams will finish the contest scoreless (0-1 3Pt) with a pair of rebounds over seven minutes. Though the game is in the fourth period, Kenrich Williams would be the likely candidate to pick up a few minutes. Williams' next chance to play will come Friday at Denver.

Williams scored three points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and added six rebounds and three assists in Thursday's 128-123 loss to the Kings.

Williams' minutes have fluctuated this season, but he has found ways to contribute off the bench when given the chance, whether that be through scoring or rebounding. In his last five appearances, Williams has averaged 5.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.2 steals over 11.6 minutes per game, and it appears his role backing up Chet Holmgren will remain constant for the foreseeable future.

Williams ended with two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist across four minutes during Thursday's 128-109 win over Golden State.

Williams missed the first five games of the season due to a hamstring injury but played double-digit minutes in six straight matchups after that. During that stretch, he averaged 4.2 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 14.5 minutes per game. Last year, Williams was a regular fixture in the starting lineup, but he's been pushed to a bench role with Chet Holmgren healthy and dominating. It was surprising to see Williams' playing time limited during Thursday's blowout, but he should remain a key part of the Thunder's bench unit moving forward.

Williams (hamstring) logged six points (2-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and three assists in 15 minutes in Friday's 141-139 loss to the Warriors.

Available for the first time all season after missing the Thunder's first five games with a hamstring strain, Williams stepped into the Oklahoma City rotation Friday, serving as the backup to starting center Chet Holmgren. With Holmgren having already established himself as one of the best young big men in the NBA, Williams likely won't have the opportunity to see his minutes increase much more from what he received Friday so long as Holmgren stays healthy.

Williams (hamstring) is available for Friday's game versus the Warriors.

Williams is set to make his season debut Friday after being upgraded from questionable to available with a hamstring injury. The second-year big man is expected to serve as the Thunder's backup center behind Chet Holmgren but could see a minutes restriction against the Warriors.

Williams (hamstring) is questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors.

Williams hasn't yet made his season debut due to his hamstring injury, but he was recalled from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Wednesday after practicing with the team. If he's able to suit up against Golden State, it wouldn't be surprising to see him face a minutes restriction.

The Thunder recalled Williams (hamstring) from the Oklahoma City Blue of the G League on Wednesday, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.

Williams has been recalled from the Blue after being assigned to the G League club earlier Wednesday, presumably to participate in practice. Williams has yet to make his season debut due to a hamstring injury but could be nearing a return.

Williams (hamstring) was assigned to the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Wednesday, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.

Williams strained his hamstring during a training camp practice in mid-October and has been sidelined since. However, it appears he's taking the next step in his rehab. He'll presumably participate in a few practices with the Blue over the next couple of days, and if that goes according to plan, Williams may be in line to make his regular-season debut sometime next week. As a rookie last year, Williams averaged 5.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 18.7 minutes across 49 appearances (36 starts).

Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Williams is exactly two weeks removed from straining his hamstring at practice, but he's still not ready for game action. His next opportunity to play will be Friday against Golden State.

Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said Tuesday that Williams has a hamstring strain and will reevaluated in a couple weeks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Williams suffered his injury in practice, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports. Ousmane Dieng and Aleksej Pokusevski are candidates to receive extended minutes, while Williams misses the beginning of the regular season.

Williams (rest) will start Sunday's preseason game against the Hornets.

The Thunder's usual starters are resting, so Williams will get a shot with the first unit against Charlotte. He'll be joined by Aaron Wiggins, Ousmane Dieng, Cason Wallace and Vasilije Micic.

Williams won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Pistons due to rest, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.

Williams isn't dealing with an injury, but he'll be a healthy scratch for Thursday's exhibition matchup. Over 49 appearances with the Thunder last year, he averaged 5.9 points and 4.9 rebounds in 18.7 minutes per game.

Williams (undisclosed) is in the starting five for Wednesday's Summer League game versus the Pacers.

Williams will play Wednesday after missing the previous game due to an undisclosed reason. The second-year big man started in 36 of his 49 appearances for the Thunder in 2022-23.

Williams won't play in Tuesday's Summer League game against the Rockets due to an undisclosed reason, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.

It is unclear if Williams suffered any injury, but he will sit out Tuesday. His next opportunity to play in the Summer League is Friday's matchup with Washington.

Williams (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's Summer League game against the Mavericks, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.

Williams will return to action Saturday after missing the previous Summer League game due to an undisclosed reason. The second-year center started in 36 of his 49 appearances as a rookie.

Williams has been ruled out for Thursday's Summer League game against Philadelphia for an undisclosed reason, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.

Williams started Wednesday's Summer League game and tallied 12 points, four rebounds, three assists, three blocks and a steal in 27 minutes. It's unclear whether he's dealing with an injury Thursday, but he'll be sidelined for the second half of the back-to-back set. His next chance to suit up will be Saturday against Memphis.

Williams (rest) will not play in Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Williams will join the rest of Oklahoma City's starters in street clothes for Sunday's regular-season finale against Memphis. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Dario Saric and Olivier Sarr could all see extended action Sunday.

Williams racked up three rebounds and one steal in 15 minutes during Friday's 121-117 loss to the Pacers.

Williams saw just 15 minutes of action Friday after playing 32 minutes in his last appearance. The rookie was quiet in his time on the floor, failing to put a shot up and only pulling down three rebounds. Considering the Thunder use a very fluid rotation, it will be hard to trust Williams in fantasy for the rest of the season.

Williams racked up eight points (3-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and two steals over 26 minutes during Thursday's 127-105 loss to the Clippers.

As usual, Williams wasn't a big factor on the offensive end, but he made solid contributions elsewhere, particularly with his nine boards. The rookie big man continues to take most of his shots from distance -- including Thursday, he's taken more three-pointers than two-pointers in three straight contests. Williams has made half of his 10 attempts from beyond the arc during that time and is shooting 42.2 percent from deep this season, but his lack of overall offensive volume depresses his fantasy value significantly.

Williams produced nine points (3-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and four steals across 26 minutes during Sunday's 102-90 win over the Spurs.

Williams made his presence felt on the defensive end by tallying a season-high four steals. He also recorded a block in his second straight contest after failing to swat away a shot in his previous three matchups. Williams' production on the defensive end is certainly enticing, but he's not much of a threat offensively, where he's averaging 6.3 points per game in March (seven contests).

Williams racked up 15 points (6-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and one steal across 27 minutes during Tuesday's 137-128 win over the Warriors.

Williams' 15 points edged past his 14-point tally a month ago for the best scoring total of his rookie campaign. The 6-foot-9 big man also hoisted double-digit shot attempts for the first time this season, matching a season-high effort with five tries from beyond the arc. Williams added some ancillary status as part of one of his better fantasy nights of the season. Williams was shooting just 25.0 percent from the field and 13.3 percent from three in the five games prior to Tuesday, so perhaps this showing will bust him out of the recent slump.

Williams recorded four points (1-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 25 minutes during Wednesday's 123-117 loss to the Lakers.

Williams got a bit of good fortune with the Lakers' Anthony Davis (foot) held out of the contest. The rookie big man took advantage of the situation, recording his third double-digit rebound effort of the campaign. However, Williams wasn't able to contribute much on offense, shooting a paltry 1-for-7 from the field and scoring just four points. He's struggled to put the ball in the hoop over his past three games, making just five of 18 shots (27.8 percent) over that span.

Williams finished Friday's 124-115 loss to the Suns with 10 points (3-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one steal in 27 minutes.

Oklahoma City's center rotation has been a difficult one to predict all season, but Williams seems to be stabilizing as the top option on the depth chart. He's now started in four consecutive games and has logged at least 25 minutes in the past three contests. During those three contests, Williams has averaged 9.7 points, 9.0 boards, 2.3 three-pointers, 1.7 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.3 blocks. The rookie second-round pick looks like he could be worthy of a pickup in 14-team leagues or deeper where he's still on the waiver wire.

Williams supplied eight points (3-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt), 16 rebounds and two steals in 26 minutes in Wednesday's 133-96 win over the Rockets.

Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault seems to alter his center rotation on almost a game-by-game basis, but Williams may be the most stable option at the moment. He's now started in four of the past five contests, though his minutes have ranged from 16 to 31. The second-round rookie of Arkansas has demonstrated a fantasy friendly skill set during his inaugural NBA campaign, so he could be worth a flier in deeper leagues where available in the event he ultimately takes control of a more consistent 25-plus-minute role.

Williams is starting Monday's game against New Orleans, Rylan Stiles of BricktownBuckets.com reports.

Williams will make his return to the starting five after tallying 11 points, two rebounds and one assist off the bench Friday against Portland. Kenrich Williams moves back to a reserve role as a result of the lineup change.

Williams will move to the bench Friday against Portland

The Thunder will utilize a small-ball lineup for this contest with no true center. Williams is still likely to be the first big off the bench.

Williams finished Tuesday's 133-130 win over the Lakers with 14 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and two steals in 31 minutes.

Though head coach Mark Daigneault has been rotating starting center duties among Williams, Mike Muscala and Kenrich Williams in recent weeks, the Thunder stuck with the rookie on the top unit for the second game in a row. The second-round pick out of Arkansas rewarded Daigneault with what was his best all-around fantasy line of the season. The unpredictable nature of the Thunder's big man rotation makes it difficult to bank on Williams regularly reaching 30 minutes, however, and the impending return of Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (ankle) will only add another body to the mix.

Williams is starting Monday's contest against Golden State, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

The rookie center continues to bounce in and out of the Thunder's starting lineup, with Monday marking his third start out of his last five appearances. Williams is averaging 5.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 17.5 minutes over his eight starts this season.

Williams is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockets, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Williams logged 12 minutes Wednesday against the Rockets and finished with seven points and four rebounds, but he will come off the bench in this one, allowing Mike Muscala to jump into the starting unit. The rookie out of Arkansas is averaging 4.2 points and 3.0 rebounds per game across 11 bench outings this season.

Williams will join the first unit for Wednesday's game against the Rockets, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Williams has been part of the Thunder's revolving door at center but will receive the starting nod Wednesday. However, the rookie has failed to log 20 minutes in five of his last six games with the first unit. Across that span, Williams has averaged 5.5 points and 5.0 rebounds in 17.2 minutes of action.

Williams finished with 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal across 18 minutes in Monday's 128-120 loss to the Warriors.

While playing minutes in the upper teens for the second game in a row, Williams performed well off the bench and established new career highs in scoring and assists. Though the solid outing may temporarily earn Williams a spot in head coach Mark Daigneault's rotation, predicting how the minutes are distributed among the Thunder frontcourt players has been a challenging exercise all season. Additionally, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (ankle) looks as though he could be ready to return from a long-term absence by the weekend, so any window Williams might have to stake his claim to a consistent role could close quickly.

Williams will come off the bench for Monday's contest against the Warriors, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Williams will head back to the bench as the Thunder continue to experiment with their lineups. Across his past four appearances, the Arkansas product has recorded both two starts and two games coming off the bench. Kenrich Williams will take the rookie's spot in the lineup Monday.

Williams will start Friday's game against the Cavaliers, Rylan Stiles of BricktownBuckets.com reports.

Williams continues to bounce in and out of the Thunders' starting lineup, splitting time with Mike Muscala and Kenrich Williams. Across six starts this season, the rookie second-round pick has averaged 4.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 18.2 minutes per game.

Williams will not start Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Williams will return to the second unit after logging 12 minutes as the starting center last time out. Replacing him in the first five is Kenrich Williams, who draws a tough matchup with 6'11 Myles Turner. Although fantasy managers should not trust Williams' workload Wednesday, he could see significant run considering Indiana's size.

Williams will start Sunday's game against the Nets, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Williams will draw the start at center, sending Mike Muscala back to the bench. Over his previous four starts, Williams has averaged 3.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 18.0 minutes per game.

WIlliams will come off the bench Friday against Chicago after he was initially listed in the starting lineup due to an error.

A previous report noted that Williams would start alongside Mike Muscala in the frontcourt but it was meant to instead display Jalen Williams in the first unit. In his last two games off the bench, he has averaged 7.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 15.5 minutes.

Williams produced 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt), five rebounds and two assists over 18 minutes during Thursday's 133-114 victory over the 76ers.

Williams surpassed the double-digit scoring mark while setting a new season-high mark while receiving a start following three straight DNP's. Williams has tallied at least five points and five rebounds in two games this season.

Williams will start Thursday's game against the 76ers, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

After three DNPs, Williams' first assignment back in the rotation is guarding Joel Embiid. In the rookie's three starts, he's averaged 1.3 points and 5.3 rebounds in 18.0 minutes.

Williams won't start Sunday against Dallas, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.

The former Arkansas star was originally listed as a starter, but in the end, it will be Kenrich Williams who gets the nod, with both Mike Muscala and Jaylin Williams on the bench. He's averaging 3.6 points and 2.9 rebounds per game in eight games off the bench this season.

Williams is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Mavericks, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.

Williams was listed as available earlier Sunday, and he will go straight into the lineup here. This change moves Mike Muscala to the bench. Williams is averaging 3.0 points and 3.5 rebounds per game across 11 outings (three starts) in his rookie campaign.

Williams (ankle) is available for Sunday's matchup against the Mavericks.

Williams was initially listed as questionable due to an ankle injury that sidelined him for the Thunder's previous contest, but the rookie second-round pick will be back in action Sunday. Over his previous four appearances (three starts), Williams has averaged 3.0 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 17.5 minutes.

Williams (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Mavericks.

Williams is listed as questionable Sunday after missing the previous game with a left ankle sprain he suffered against Orlando. If he's unable to play against Dallas, his next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with the Heat.

Williams (ankle) will miss Friday's game versus the Wizards.

Williams made his third start in the last four games Wednesday but lasted only 12 minutes before suffering a left ankle sprain he was unable to return from. With Friday's contest off the table, he's looking toward Sunday against the Mavericks for his next chance to return. Kenrich Williams, Mike Muscala and Darius Bazley are candidates to add some minutes in his absence.

Williams is out for the remainder of Wednesday's game versus the Magic due to a left ankle sprain, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Williams recorded three points and two rebounds in 12 minutes before exiting Wednesday's game. The Thunder are down to Mike Muscala and Darius Bazley in the frontcourt, with Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (lower leg) and Aleksej Pokusevski (ankle) also out.

Williams will start Wednesday's contest against the Magic, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Williams started the last two contests in December, totaling one points, 14 rebounds and two assists in 42 total minutes. However, he came off the bench last time out, Kenrich Williams drew the start. The rookie second round pick will drew his third career start Wednesday, but he still figures to play around 20 minutes against Orlando.

Williams came off the bench and finished with eight points (3-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists and two steals across 16 minutes in Tuesday's 150-117 win over the Celtics.

After starting at center in both of the Thunder's previous two contests, Williams shifted to the bench Monday while head coach Mark Daigneault rolled out a small-ball lineup featuring Jalen Williams and Kenrich Williams in the frontcourt. Given how well the team played in the absence of star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, it wouldn't be surprising if Jaylin Williams remained on the second unit Wednesday in Orlando, but the change shouldn't hinder the rookie second-round pick too much from a playing-time perspective. Williams should continue to see minutes in the teens while the Thunder are without the services of Aleksej Pokusevski (lower leg), Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (ankle), Ousmane Dieng (wrist) and Chet Holmgren (foot) in the frontcourt.

Williams will join the starting five for Thursday's game against the Hornets.

Williams will draw the start at center in the first game after Aleksej Pokusevski suffered a tibial fracture in his left leg. Considering Pokusevski is out for at least six weeks, Williams should certainly be on fantasy managers' radars if he continues to start. Williams has averaged 12.4 points, 9.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists per 36 minutes this season

The Thunder recalled Williams (concussion) from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Wednesday, Rylan Stiles of BricktownBuckets.com reports.

Williams returned to action in the G League following a brief absence due to a concussion and recorded his first career triple-double by notching 21 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists in a 112-108 win over Sioux Falls. The rookie second-round pick will head back to the NBA squad after his dominating performance, but he's unlikely to garner a major role for the Thunder, as he's posting just 3.0 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 8.7 minutes across his first seven NBA appearances.

Williams (concussion) will not play in Friday's game against the Pelicans

Williams failed to clear concussion protocols ahead of Friday's game and will remain out. He has appeared in just seven games this season and his absence should not have much impact on the Thunder's rotation. His next chance to play comes on Tuesday against the Spurs.

Williams (concussion) was recalled from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Friday, Rylan Stiles of BricktownBuckets.com reports.

Williams recently entered the league's concussion protocols, but he'll still rejoin the parent club Friday. It's unclear whether he'll be available for Friday's matchup against the Pelicans.

The Thunder recalled Williams from the Oklahoma City Blue of the G League on Thursday, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Williams has been recalled to the Thunder along with Ousmane Dieng. With Jeremiah Robinson-Earl out for at least a week with an ankle injury, he could see some minutes in the team's frontcourt.

Correcting a previous report, Williams will come off the bench Monday against the Celtics, Rylan Stiles of BricktownBuckets.com reports.

The Thunder will roll out a new starting five, but it will be Jalen Williams who draws the start instead of Jaylin Williams. Williams should remain in his usual limited role off the bench, having appeared in just two games so far this season.

Williams is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Celtics, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Williams was recalled from Oklahoma City's G League affiliate Friday and has appeared in two contests this season for the Thunder, seeing limited action in each game. However, the coaching staff has elected to shake things up in this one, as Williams could be in line for his largest workload of the young 2022-23 campaign.

The Thunder recalled Williams from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Friday, Rylan Stiles of BricktownBuckets.com reports.

After spending the last few days in the G League, Williams will rejoin the parent squad ahead of Friday's game against Toronto. It's unlikely the rookie will have a significant role against the Raptors, but it's possible he sees some minutes as a reserve with Darius Bazley (ankle) sidelined.

Williams has been recalled by the Thunder ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Bucks, Rylan Stiles of BricktownBuckets.com reports.

Williams only appeared in one of the Thunder's first seven games, which is why the team assigned him to the G League on Thursday. However, he will now be brought back to the main roster for depth purposes.

Williams is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's season opener versus the Timberwolves, Rylan Stiles of BricktownBuckets.com reports.

Williams started and played 26 minutes in last Thursday's preseason finale. However, he only tallied one point, 11 rebounds and two assists, so he will likely move back to a reserve role Wednesday.

Williams will start in the Thunders' preseason finale against the Spurs, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Williams has seen a minimal role so far in the preseason, but he could be in line for extended minutes as he's starting against San Antonio. Last preseason game, the center recorded two rebounds in eight minutes of action. Tre Mann will come off the bench with Williams starting.

Williams signed a four-year contract with the Thunder on Tuesday.

Rather than stashing the No. 34 overall pick in June's draft with their G League affiliate or with a club overseas, the Thunder will bring Williams to training camp as a member of the 15-man roster. The 6-foot-10 big man recently took part with the Thunder's summer league squad, averaging 3.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 0.6 steals in 18.1 minutes per contest over seven appearances.