Jaylin Williams News, Rumors, Updates - Oklahoma City Thunder

OKC Thunder Full Media Availability | Post Game at Dallas Mavericks | Preseason | October 6, 2025

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Gets starting nod Sunday Williams will start in Sunday's preseason game against the Hornets, James Plowright of CLTure.org reports.

Impact With the team resting its usual starters, Williams will get the starting nod in Oklahoma City's preseason opener. The big man signed a three-year, $24 million extension this summer after averaging 5.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists across 16.7 minutes per game in 47 regular-season appearances (nine starts) during the 2024-25 campaign.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder aim to defend their NBA title with familiar faces

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Kings sign All-Star's son and a different Jaylin Williams to contracts before new season | Sporting News Sacramento adds two cool additions.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

2024-25 Thunder player grades: Jaylin Williams 2024-25 Oklahoma City Thunder player grades: Jaylin Williams.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Jaylin Williams, Isaiah Joe explain why they held NBA championship parade at Arkansas Jaylin Williams, Isaiah Joe explain why they held NBA championship parade at Arkansas.

JULY 25, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Sam Presti tells 2 stories about Jaylin Williams' personality: 'He's a source of energy' Sam Presti tells 2 stories about Jaylin Williams' personality: 'He's a source of energy.'

JULY 4, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

OKC Thunder forward Jaylin Williams' impact on, off court led to new contract extension Described by general manager Sam Presti as a “source of energy,” Williams brought a loud voice to the Thunder’s road to the NBA championship...

JULY 3, 2025 • OKLAHOMAN.COM

Deal grade: Examining OKC Thunder's new contract for Jaylin Williams Deal grade: Examining Oklahoma City Thunder's new contract for Jaylin Williams.

JUNE 30, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Deadspin | Thunder reach deals with Jaylin Williams, Ajay Mitchell Deadspin | Thunder reach deals with Jaylin Williams, Ajay Mitchell

JUNE 29, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Oklahoma City Thunder sign Jaylin Williams to multi-year extension after championship season

The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed reserve big man Jaylin Williams to a multi-year extension

JUNE 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Thunder sign Jaylin Williams to multi-year extension The Thunder big man will stay in Oklahoma City on a reported 3-year deal worth $24 million.

JUNE 29, 2025 • NBA.COM

Report: Thunder, C/F Jaylin Williams agree to 3-year extension The NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder have taken the first step toward keeping their roster together, agreeing with center/forward Jaylin W...

JUNE 29, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Deadspin | Report: Thunder, C/F Jaylin Williams agree to 3-year extension Deadspin | Report: Thunder, C/F Jaylin Williams agree to 3-year extension

JUNE 29, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Report: OKC Thunder sign Jaylin Williams to 3-year, $24 million contract Report: Oklahoma City Thunder sign Jaylin Williams to 3-year, $24 million contract.

JUNE 29, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Agrees to extension Williams signed a three-year, $24 million contract extension with the Thunder on Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Williams is now locked in with the Thunder on a long-term deal. The 23-year-old center provided a spark off Oklahoma City's bench in the 2024-25 campaign, showing flashes of potential when given an increased role. He averaged 5.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists across 16.7 minutes per game in 47 regular-season appearances (nine starts) last season.

JUNE 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Former Eric Musselman players Jaylin Williams, Isaiah Joe win NBA title with OKC Thunder Jaylin Williams and Isaiah Joe both played for Eric Musselman at Arkansas. They are now NBA champions

JUNE 25, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

'Guess what?': Jaylin Williams, OKC Thunder can no longer be denied after NBA championship From Shai Gilgeous-Alexander mingling with the crowd to Jaylin Williams' epic speech, the OKC Thunder's NBA championship parade was an unden...

JUNE 25, 2025 • OKLAHOMAN.COM

Post Game Full Interviews with Nick Gallo | OKC Thunder vs Indiana Pacers | June 22, 2025

JUNE 23, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Jaylin Williams Had Funny One-Liner After Tasting Celebratory Beer During Thunder Party He was not a fan of this beer.

JUNE 23, 2025 • SI.COM

Inside Isaiah Joe, Jaylin Williams' 'crazy' journey to Thunder, NBA Finals from Fort Smith Former high school teammates Isaiah Joe and Jaylin Williams are now playing together for the OKC Thunder in the NBA Finals.

JUNE 9, 2025 • OKLAHOMAN.COM

Who is Jaylin Williams? What to know about OKC Thunder forward in NBA Finals vs Pacers Jaylin Williams brings a big presence to the Oklahoma City Thunder, both on the court and off the court entering the NBA Finals.

JUNE 9, 2025 • OKLAHOMAN.COM

Thunder's Jalen, Jaylin Williams related in many ways even if not family | Sporting News This is the best coincidence.

JUNE 5, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Fails to score again Wednesday Williams racked up zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one steal across five minutes during Wednesday's 124-94 win over the Timberwolves in Game 5 of the We...

Impact Williams failed to score for the fifth time in the past six games, two of which he failed to leave the bench. Despite recording three triple-doubles this season, Williams has been unable to carve out a consistent role for himself. In 10 games over the past month, he has averaged just 2.6 points and 1.9 rebounds in 9.7 minutes per contest.

MAY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well in 14 minutes Williams closed Thursday's 119-107 loss to Denver in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals with eight points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one ste...

Impact Isaiah Hartenstein was in some foul trouble as he continued to match up with Nikola Jokic, so credit to Williams for stepping up with some quality minutes off the bench. Williams has been used sparingly in the postseason, averaging 9.5 minutes per night with 3.3 points and 1.8 rebounds.

MAY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder aim to defend their NBA title with familiar faces

Oklahoma City Thunder sign Jaylin Williams to multi-year extension after championship season