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APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 25 as reigning champion Thunder open playoffs with 119-84 win over Suns

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder began their title defense with a 119-84 rout of the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of their first-round Western Confe...

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Quickly returns Sunday Williams (ankle) returned to the bench during the second quarter of Game 1 against Phoenix on Sunday, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.

Impact Williams was checked on by medical staff in the locker room after sustaining an right ankle injury. He has been cleared to return and will continue to serve as a key piece off the Thunder's bench.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Goes to locker room Williams went to the locker room during the second quarter of Game 1 against the Suns on Sunday due to an apparent right leg injury, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Williams was seen grabbing at his right leg after taking contact while setting a screen on Devin Booker, and the former will undergo further tests to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. Kenrich Williams figures to see a bump in playing time for as long as Williams is out of the game.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Sunday Williams (Achilles) will be available for Sunday's Game 1 against the Suns.

Impact Williams missed the regular-season finale due to right Achilles tendinitis, marking his second straight absence. He's completely off the injury report ahead of the postseason, however.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Road to NBA title goes through OKC as Thunder, Gilgeous-Alexander have homecourt in bid to repeat

The Oklahoma City Thunder have secured homecourt advantage for the playoffs thanks to their league-best 64-18 record

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Sunday Williams (Achilles) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Phoenix.

Impact Williams will miss Sunday's regular-season finale due to right Achilles tendinitis, marking his second consecutive absence. However, the issue appears unlikely to carry into the postseason, as the Thunder are listing 10 players out for Sunday. The big man will finish the 2025-26 regular season with averages of 7.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 0.6 blocks and 0.5 steals in 19.6 minutes per tilt across 65 regular-season games (11 starts).

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma City takes on Phoenix, seeks 13th straight home win

Oklahoma City will try to keep its 12-game home win streak intact when the Thunder face Phoenix

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Friday Williams is out for Friday's game against the Nuggets due to right Achilles tendinitis, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact This appears to be an attempt to get Williams and several other key contributors some rest ahead of a postseason push. There should be plenty of minutes available for Aaron Wiggins, Brooks Barnhizer, Kenrich Williams and Branden Carlson in the frontcourt Friday night as a result.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Strong defensive effort in OT win Williams provided three points (1-6 FG, 1-5 3Pt), 13 rebounds, two assists and three blocks over 32 minutes off the bench during Monday's 114-110 overtime victory over Detroit.

Impact All 13 boards came at the defensive end of the court, while the three rejections were his best performance at the rim since Feb. 11. Williams has pulled down double-digit rebounds in five of the last 14 games (two starts), averaging 9.4 points, 7.4 boards, 2.4 threes, 2.2 assists and 1.0 combined steals and blocks in 21.6 minutes over that stretch.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Gilgeous-Alexander erupts for 47 points as Thunder outlast Pistons 114-110 in OT

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander powered the Oklahoma City Thunder past the Detroit Pistons, scoring 47 points in a 114-110 overtime win

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Oklahoma City looks for 60th win this season in matchup with Detroit

Oklahoma City will try to earn its 60th win of the season when the Thunder play the Detroit Pistons

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Double-doubles off bench Williams closed Friday's 131-113 win over the Bulls with 12 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two blocks and two steals in 19 minutes.

Impact Williams was one of the players who benefited directly from the absence of Chet Holmgren (hip), and he responded by posting a double-double -- his first since March 9 -- and leaving his mark on the defensive end. This was the third time in which he recorded at least four steals-plus-blocks, and his contributions from the second unit have been massive for the Thunder, making him a valuable streaming option in most formats due to his ability to impact both ends of the court. Williams is in the midst of a career-best season and is averaging 7.5 points and 5.5 rebounds per game, but those numbers increase considerably if analyzing what he's done after the All-Star break. In 18 games in that span, he's averaging 10.3 points and 6.9 boards per game while shooting 50 percent from three-point range.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 25 and the Thunder use a 22-0 second-half run to beat the Bulls 131-113

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder used a 22-0 run in the second half to beat the Chicago Bulls 131-113

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Jaylin Williams' offseason transformation has enhanced lineup versatility of Thunder Jaylin Williams made a significant offseason change that has changed everything about the lineup configuration of this OKC Thunder team.

MARCH 27 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Buries five triples Williams posted 18 points (6-8 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one block across 19 minutes during Monday's 123-103 victory over the 76ers.

Impact Williams was active from deep, knocking down a team-high five triples in a blowout victory. The Arkansas product has now made five-plus threes in four contests this season, with three of those performances coming over his past 12 games. Williams isn't relied on as a major offensive contributor for the Thunder, but he's proven capable of providing a spark off the bench and logging quality minutes when called upon.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Thunder beat short-handed 76ers 123-103 for 12th straight win

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 22 points, Jalen Williams added 18 in his return to the lineup and the Oklahoma City Thunder won their 12th game in a row with a 123-103 victory over...

MARCH 24 • Associated Press

Wizards forward Justin Champagnie and Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell suspended 1 game for fighting

The NBA has announced that Washington forward Justin Champagnie and Oklahoma City guard Ajay Mitchell each received a one-game suspension for fighting and escalating an on-court al...

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40, Thunder pull away for 132-111 win over Wizards after early scuffle

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points and the Oklahoma Thunder pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Washington Wizards 132-111 for their 11th straight win, a game durin...

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Ejected Saturday Williams was ejected from Saturday's game against Washington, per Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic.

Impact After a scuffle near the end of the second quarter, Williams, along with Ajay Mitchell, Cason Wallace and Justin Champagnie were ejected from the contest. The 23-year-old went scoreless (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-0) with four rebounds and one block in nine minutes of action. The Thunder will be in action again on Monday in Philadelphia, although it's unknown if Williams will be available for that one. If not, Kenrich Williams would be the favorite to take his place in the rotation.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Brooklyn hosts Oklahoma City after Gilgeous-Alexander's 40-point game

Oklahoma City visits the Brooklyn Nets after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points in the Thunder's 113-108 win over the Orlando Magic

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Thunder's exciting Jaylin Williams trend that can no longer be ignored OKC Thunder big man Jaylin Williams is playing at a newfound level post All-Star break.

MARCH 17 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Gilgeous-Alexander keeps record 20-point streak alive as Thunder win 8th straight, beat Timberwolves

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander helped Oklahoma City beat Minnesota 116-103 as the Thunder won their eighth straight and he increased his record 20-point streak to 128 games

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Jaylin Williams gives Thunder a weapon they somehow didn't have in their arsenal Oklahoma City Thunder center Jaylin Williams has experienced remarkable growth as a player during the 2025-26 season. The 23-year-old big ma...

MARCH 14 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Oklahoma City faces Minnesota, aims for 8th straight win

Oklahoma City faces Minnesota aiming to prolong its seven-game win streak

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

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