Jaylin Williams News, Rumors, Updates - Oklahoma City Thunder

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

Impact 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.

JANUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 20, 2025 • SI.COM

Records double-double 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.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Muted impact sans Hartenstein 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.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

JANUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nearly double-doubles 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.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high seven boards in win 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.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays eight minutes in debut 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.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 21, 2024 • SI.COM

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Williams (hamstring) remains out Thursday versus Toronto.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers setback 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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 Thunder's healthy options at center.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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