Jaylin Williams News, Rumors, Updates - Oklahoma City Thunder

Produces well in move back to bench 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 Celti...

Impact 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.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In line for first career start Williams will join the starting five for Thursday's game against the Hornets.

Impact 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

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylin Williams Has the Opportunity to Show his Progression After picking up a triple-double in the G League, Jaylin Williams was called up by the Thunder.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

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

Impact 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 averaged just 3.0 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 8.7 minutes across his first seven NBA appearances.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylin Williams Notches First Professional Triple-Double Rookie big man Jaylin Williams recorded a triple-double on Tuesday afternoon in the Oklahoma City Blue’s matchup against the Sioux Falls Sky...

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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

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

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylin Williams Rebounding Prowess Showcased in Preseason Jaylin Williams struggled offensively at times on the preseason, but the rookie from Arkansas impressed on the glass.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jaylin Williams Rebounding Prowess Showcased in Preseason Jaylin Williams struggled offensively at times on the preseason, but the rookie from Arkansas impressed on the glass.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

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

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Where Does Jaylin Williams Fit Into the Thunder Rotation? Where Does Jaylin Williams Fit Into the Rotation as a Center?

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Jaylin Williams: Thunder's Last No. 6 in History? Williams could be the last player to ever wear the number six in Oklahoma City if he keeps it.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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

Impact 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.

JULY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylin Williams Provides Depth Opportunity Inside the Paint Jaylin Williams provides the Thunder opportunity with depth in the paint after being drafted in the second round.

JULY 19, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Thunder to sign Arkansas' Jaylin Williams to sign 4-year contract Williams has reportedly agreed to sign a four-year contract with the Thunder.

JULY 10, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

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