Jaylin Williams News, Rumors, Updates - Oklahoma City Thunder

Won't play Sunday Williams (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Kings.

Impact Williams will miss a sixth straight contest due to lower-back spasms and is still without a timetable to return. Isaiah Hartenstein, Kenrich Williams and rookie Aday Mara will continue holding down the frontcourt for as long as Williams is sidelined.

5 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma City visits Sacramento following Gilgeous-Alexander's 40-point game

Oklahoma City plays the Sacramento Kings after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points in the Thunder's 113-112 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers

22 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Clippers and Thunder meet Friday in NBA Cup group stage

The Los Angeles Clippers play the Oklahoma City Thunder in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Remains out indefinitely Williams (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Portland and remains out indefinitely.

Impact Williams is slated to miss a fifth straight game and doesn't have a return timetable, so it's fair to consider him week-to-week. With Chet Holmgren (knee) also sidelined, the Thunder will rely on Isaiah Hartenstein and Aday Mara.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Portland takes on Oklahoma City in conference matchup

The Trail Blazers will take on conference foe Oklahoma City

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Damian Lillard scores 25 points as the Trail Blazers beat the Thunder 123-103

Damian Lillard scored 25 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a two-game skid with a 123-103 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Out for Tuesday Williams (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Williams will miss a fourth consecutive contest due to lower-back spasms. Aday Mara and Kenrich Williams will likely continue to start for OKC, while Micah Peavy and Bennett Stirtz will keep earning increased playing time off the bench.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Thunder face the Trail Blazers, seek 5th straight victory

Oklahoma City looks to keep its four-game win streak alive when the Thunder take on Portland

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Out against Wizards Williams (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Wizards, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Impact Williams will miss a third straight game due to lower-back spasms, leaving the door open for Micah Peavy, Kenrich Williams and Aday Mara to continue working in elevated roles Saturday. Williams' next opportunity to play will come Tuesday at Portland.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma City takes home win streak into matchup with Washington

Oklahoma City enters a matchup with Washington as winners of four games in a row at home

NOVEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Out for Friday Williams (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Williams missed Wednesday's 124-116 victory over Cleveland with lower back spasms, and he'll now miss two straight games with the ailment. Micah Peavy, Kenrich Williams and Aday Mara will continue to play significant roles for the injury-riddled Thunder.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Grizzlies and Thunder meet Friday in NBA Cup group stage

The Memphis Grizzlies play the Oklahoma City Thunder in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup

NOVEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Sidelined against Cavaliers Williams (back) is listed as out for Wednesday's game versus Cleveland, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Williams started in Monday's 117-112 victory over the Cavaliers. However, he won't be out there for the rematch Wednesday, marking his first absence of the 2026-27 campaign. With Jalen Williams (leg) and Chet Holmgren (knee) also sidelined, Micah Peavy, Kenrich Williams and Aday Mara should see more minutes than usual.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Cleveland Williams (back) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Williams is battling lower back spasms, so his availability for Wednesday's meeting with Cleveland is in jeopardy. There are a few different directions head coach Mark Daigneault can go regarding the rotation, but if Williams doesn't suit up, it would likely open up more minutes for Micah Peavy, Kenrich Williams and Aday Mara.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Williams will start in Monday's game against Cleveland, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Williams will enter the starting lineup for the first time this season, with Jared McCain shifting to the bench. Williams offers plenty of size and strength versus the Cavaliers starting frontcourt in Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, so this is likely due to the matchup.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylin Williams turned the HEAT up😳

NOVEMBER 1 • YOUTUBE

Cleared to play Williams (wrist) is available for Monday's game against the Suns.

Impact Williams left Sunday's game early with wrist soreness, but he's not listed on the injury report for the second leg of this back-to-back set. He's likely to reprise his role as the backup center.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Thunder stay undefeated with a 108-101 victory over the Clippers

Shai-Gilgeous Alexander scored 34 points, Ajay Mitchell had 18 off the bench and the Oklahoma City Thunder stayed undefeated with a 108-101 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on...

OCTOBER 26 • Associated Press

Not returning Sunday Williams won't return to Sunday's game against the Clippers due to right wrist soreness, Nick Crain of SLAM reports.

Impact The Thunder will be shorthanded in the frontcourt for the rest of the game since Williams sees plenty of minutes as Isaiah Hartenstein's backup at center. He went scoreless (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and didn't record a single stat in five minutes. His status should be considered questionable for the second half of the back-to-back set Monday against the Suns.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in season opener Williams accumulated five points (1-6 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 17 minutes during Tuesday's 116-104 win over the Spurs.

Impact Isaiah Hartenstein ended with five fouls Tuesday, but Williams didn't really capitalize on the opportunity. Williams is expected to share the backup center minutes with rookie first-rounder Aday Mara, who made plenty of noise during the preseason.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder roll past Spurs 116-104 in first matchup since conference finals defeat

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 32 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder opened their season with a 116-104 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, the team that ended their dreams of a tit...

OCTOBER 21 • Associated Press

How to watch Thunder vs Spurs for free: NBA Opening Day, live stream, TV channel The Oklahoma City Thunder face the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center on Tuesday night as NBA regular season action gets underway. May 3...

OCTOBER 21 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Available for opener Williams (heel) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Spurs, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Williams was unable to take the court during the preseason due to a heel injury, but he'll be available for Tuesday's 2026-27 regular-season opener. He's expected to open the year in a backup role behind Isaiah Hartenstein.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Thursday Williams (heel) won't play in Thursday's preseason game against Houston, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Williams will miss all five of Oklahoma City's preseason matchups while dealing with a heel issue. He'll be considered day-to-day leading up to Tuesday's regular-season opener Tuesday against San Antonio.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Williams is still dealing with a heel injury and won't play in the second half of this back-to-back set. The big man's final chance to see game action ahead of the regular season will come Thursday against Houston.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

JAYLIN WILLIAMS NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG

INJURIES