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JAYLIN WILLIAMS
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2.6 APG
5.9 PPG
5.6 RPG
2.6 APG
Jaylin Williams continues to play role in Thunder's playoff series against Nuggets Jaylin Williams continues to play role in Oklahoma City Thunder's playoff series against Denver Nuggets.
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APRIL 29 • USATODAY.COM
Bench role Sunday Williams will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Impact After playing two minutes as a starter during the regular-season finale against the Pelicans because of an ankle injury, Williams will be in the second unit for Oklahoma City to get the first-round series underway Sunday. The 22-year-old big man played 38 games in a reserve role during the regular season, averaging 4.9 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game, shooting 41.6 percent from the field.
APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE
Will suit up Sunday Williams (ankle) has been upgraded to available for Game 1 against the Grizzlies on Sunday.
Impact Williams exited the regular-season finale against the Pelicans with a left ankle injury, but the injury wasn't serious. He should see decent minutes off the bench as a frontcourt option as long as he stays healthy throughout the postseason.
APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE
Won't return to Sunday's game 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.
Impact 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 play during the rest of Sunday's contest. Branden Carlson will see an increase in playing time for the rest of the game in Williams' absence.
APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE
Won't return to Sunday's game 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.
Impact 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 play during the rest of Sunday's contest. Branden Carlson will see an increase in playing time for the rest of the game in Williams' absence.
APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE
Returns from locker room Williams (ankle) returned to the Thunder bench in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Impact 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.
APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE
Returns from locker room Williams (ankle) returned to the Thunder bench in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Impact 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.
APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE
Exits game due to ankle injury 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.
Impact 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.
APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE
Exits game due to ankle injury 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.
Impact 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.
APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE
Triple-double in Utah 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.
Impact 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.
APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE
Wiggins scores 35 points and Thunder roll over Jazz 145-111 for 31st road victory
Aaron Wiggins scored 35 points and Isaiah Joe added 32 on a career-high 10 3-pointers to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 145-111 victory over the Utah JazzAPRIL 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting Friday Williams is in the Thunder's starting lineup against the Jazz on Friday, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.
Impact 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.
APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE
Drills four triples in return 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.
Impact 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.
APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE
Available to play Williams (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Impact 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.
APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE
Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City against Phoenix after 42-point performance
Oklahoma City visits the Phoenix Suns after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 42 points in the Thunder's 136-120 win over the Los Angeles LakersAPRIL 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't face LAL on Tuesday Williams (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
Impact 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.
APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to face LAL Williams (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
Impact 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.
APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE
Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder host the Lakers
Los Angeles travels to Oklahoma City for a Western Conference matchup TuesdayAPRIL 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't suit up against LAL Williams (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Impact 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.
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