Jaylin Williams News, Rumors, Updates - Oklahoma City Thunder

Won't return Monday Williams (lower back contusion) will not return to Monday's game against the Cavaliers, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Williams drew the start for this contest with the Thunder looking to better match up with Cleveland. However, he lasted just eight minutes with six points, three rebounds and two assists. The Thunder will likely lean on their small-ball lineups to close this game out.

43 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Enters starting lineup Williams will enter the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Cavaliers, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Impact The Thunder will roll with a bigger lineup to match up with Cleveland. Jalen Williams (hamstring) is going to miss a couple weeks and Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) is still out, so Williams does have a window to offer some streaming appeal in deeper formats.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Thunder surge in fourth quarter to defeat Rockets 111-91

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 20 points, Chet Holmgren added 18 and Oklahoma City pulled away in the fourth quarter to cruise to a 111-91 win over the Houston Rockets Thursday nig...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Defending champion Thunder back on track at midpoint after beating Spurs for 1st time in 4 meetings

The Oklahoma City Thunder have regained their form, boasting a 34-7 record at the season's halfway point

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Strong line in win Williams had 11 points (4-10 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists and two blocks across 23 minutes during Tuesday's 119-98 win over the Spurs.

Impact Playing in his second game since returning from a 13-game absence related to a heel issue, Williams followed up his strong effort Sunday against Miami with one of his best games of the campaign. Williams has some solid per-minute upside, and he's worth a long look as a waiver-wire add with Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) without a timetable to return.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Well-rounded line in return Williams (heel) tallied nine points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block across 14 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 124-112 win over the H...

Impact Back in action after a 13-game absence due to right heel bursitis, Williams was handed a small role in the Thunder rotation but filled out the stat sheet nicely during his limited time on the court. When Oklahoma City is at or near full strength, Williams will likely find it difficult to see his playing time climb much higher than what he received Sunday, but his diverse skill set makes him a worthy streaming option when the Thunder are without multiple regulars in the frontcourt. Williams owns career per-36-minute averages of 11.6 points, 10.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 2.2 three-pointers, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 29 points as Thunder beat Heat 124-112 for 3rd straight win

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points after a slow start and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Miami Heat 124-112

JANUARY 12 • Associated Press

No longer on report Williams (heel) is no longer on the injury report and will be available for Sunday's game against the Heat.

Impact Williams is set to return after missing the Thunder's last 13 games while dealing with right heel bursitis. He's expected to see minutes off the bench, as he's only started in three of his 25 appearances in 2025-26. He's averaging 5.5 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists across 18.3 minutes per game this season.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss another game Williams (heel) is out for Friday's game against Memphis, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Williams continues to miss time while battling right heel bursitis. His next opportunity to suit up will arrive Sunday against the Heat, though it doesn't appear as thought he's close to a return at this point.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson, Grizzlies to host Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder

Oklahoma City takes on Memphis for a Western Conference matchup Friday

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Listed out for Wednesday Williams is out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz due to right heel bursitis.

Impact Wednesday is slated to mark a 12th absence in a row for Williams. Without a concrete timeline for a return, it appears as though his status is more week-to-week than day-to-day. With Williams out indefinitely, Branden Carlson and Kenrich Williams should be able to hold down a spot in the Oklahoma City rotation.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Defending champion Thunder figuring things out after 6-6 stretch follows 24-1 start

The Oklahoma City Thunder, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, started this season with a 24-1 record after winning the NBA title last season

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Utah visits Oklahoma City on 3-game road skid

Utah will aim to stop its three-game road skid when the Jazz visit Oklahoma City

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Another absence coming Williams (heel) will not play Monday against Charlotte.

Impact Williams, who will be held out for an 11th straight game Monday, remains without an official timetable to return.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma City takes on Charlotte, looks for 4th straight home win

Oklahoma City will try to keep its three-game home win streak alive when the Thunder take on Charlotte

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday Williams (heel) will not play Sunday against the Suns.

Impact Williams will be sidelined for a 10th straight game and remains without a timetable to return. His next chance to play comes Monday against Charlotte.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Phoenix takes on Oklahoma City, seeks 4th straight home win

Phoenix is looking to continue its three-game home win streak with a victory over Oklahoma City

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Won't play Friday Williams (heel) will not play Friday against the Warriors.

Impact Williams will be sidelined for a ninth straight game and remains without an official timetable for a return.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Golden State faces Oklahoma City, seeks 4th straight home win

Golden State will try to keep its three-game home win streak alive when the Warriors take on Oklahoma City

JANUARY 1 • Associated Press

Remains out indefinitely Williams (heel) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Williams will miss his eighth straight game due to right heel bursitis and is without a clear timetable for a return. He can be considered week-to-week until the Thunder offer an update on his recovery.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Avdija and the Trail Blazers visit conference foe Oklahoma City

Portland faces Oklahoma City for a Western Conference matchup Wednesday

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Another absence coming Williams (heel) will miss Monday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Williams will miss his seventh game in a row and remains without a timetable for a return. His next chance to play comes Monday against Portland.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta faces Oklahoma City, looks to halt 6-game skid

Atlanta aims to break its six-game losing streak with a win over Oklahoma City

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Still out Williams (heel) is out for Sunday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Williams will miss a sixth straight game due to a heel injury and doesn't have a timetable for his return. His next chance to play will come against the Hawks on Monday on the second leg of a back-to-back set, but it wouldn't be surprising if he's ruled out for that game as well.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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