Jaylin Williams News, Rumors, Updates - Oklahoma City Thunder

Won't return to Sunday's game Williams (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Nick Gallo of the Thunder's official site reports.

Impact Williams injured his left ankle in the first quarter, and while he was able to return from the locker room to the bench, he will not play during the rest of Sunday's contest. Branden Carlson will see an increase in playing time for the rest of the game in Williams' absence.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from locker room Williams (ankle) returned to the Thunder bench in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Williams briefly went to the locker room after twisting his ankle early in the first quarter. The injury doesn't appear to be too severe, as he's back on the bench and is seemingly available for the rest of Sunday's contest.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from locker room Williams (ankle) returned to the Thunder bench in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game due to ankle injury Williams went to the locker room in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Pelicans due to an ankle injury, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Impact Williams appeared to tweak his ankle in the opening seconds of Sunday's game. He initially stayed on the court, but he was replaced by Branden Carlson at the 9:44 mark of the first quarter and went back to the locker room. Carlson would be in line to see a significant increase in playing time if Williams is unable to return.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game due to ankle injury Williams went to the locker room in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Pelicans due to an ankle injury, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Triple-double in Utah Williams chipped in 15 points (5-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, 10 assists, one block and one steal in 25 minutes during Friday's 145-111 win over the Jazz.

Impact The triple-double was the third of his career, all of which have come since March 7 of this year. Williams missed the first four games in April with an ankle injury, but the third-year center appears to be fully healthy with the playoffs on the horizon. If Chet Holmgren (back) and Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) get held out again from Sunday's regular-season finale against the Pelicans, Williams could be in line for another big performance.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Full Post Game Media Availability | OKC Thunder at Utah Jazz | April 11, 2025

APRIL 12, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Wiggins scores 35 points and Thunder roll over Jazz 145-111 for 31st road victory

Aaron Wiggins scored 35 points and Isaiah Joe added 32 on a career-high 10 3-pointers to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 145-111 victory over the Utah Jazz

APRIL 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting Friday Williams is in the Thunder's starting lineup against the Jazz on Friday, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Friday will be Williams' seventh start of the season and third since the beginning of March. He returned Wednesday from a four-game absence due to a left ankle sprain and logged 12 points, four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 24 minutes in a win over the Suns.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Drills four triples in return Williams (ankle) recorded 12 points (4-7 FG, 4-5 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 24 minutes in Wednesday's 125-112 win over the Suns.

Impact Williams had missed three consecutive games due to a left ankle sprain before the Thunder cleared him to play ahead of Tuesday's game against the Lakers, but he didn't see the floor in the team's 136-120 win. Instead, the Thunder were seemingly saving Williams for the second leg of their back-to-back set, when more minutes were available to him with the likes of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (shin), Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles), Luguentz Dort (knee) and Cason Wallace (shoulder) all sitting out for maintenance purposes. With the Thunder having clinched the league's top record, expect head coach Mark Daigneault to hold out multiple key rotation players or limit their minutes in the final two games of the regular season, which will likely open up plenty of playing time for Williams. The second-year big man has showcased a diverse, fantasy-friendly skill set with per-36-minute averages of 12.5 points, 11.8 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 2.8 three-pointers, 1.3 blocks and 1.0 steals per game on the season.

APRIL 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Williams (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Suns.

Impact After sitting out Tuesday's game against the Lakers, Williams is available for the second leg of this back-to-back set. With Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) sidelined Wednesday, Williams could see a healthy workload against the Suns.

APRIL 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City against Phoenix after 42-point performance

Oklahoma City visits the Phoenix Suns after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 42 points in the Thunder's 136-120 win over the Los Angeles Lakers

APRIL 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't face LAL on Tuesday Williams (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Williams will miss his fourth consecutive contest due to a sprained left ankle. His next opportunity to feature will come Wednesday against the Suns. Kenrich Williams and Dillon Jones are candidates to absorb extra minutes due to Williams being sidelined.

APRIL 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face LAL Williams (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Williams is in danger of missing his fourth straight game due to a sprained left ankle. If the big man remains on the shelf, Kenrich Williams and Dillon Jones are candidates to absorb a few extra minutes against Los Angeles.

APRIL 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder host the Lakers

Los Angeles travels to Oklahoma City for a Western Conference matchup Tuesday

APRIL 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't suit up against LAL Williams (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Williams will miss a third straight game Sunday due to a sprained left ankle. The Thunder will likely turn to Kenrich Williams and Dillon Jones to pick up the slack in Williams' absence against Los Angeles.

APRIL 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma City faces Los Angeles, aims for 7th straight home win

Oklahoma City heads into a matchup with Los Angeles as winners of six consecutive home games

APRIL 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Listed out for Friday Williams (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Rockets.

Impact Williams is set for his second straight absence after picking up a left ankle sprain. His next opportunity to return will arrive Sunday against the Lakers.

APRIL 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma City faces Houston, aims for 12th straight road win

Oklahoma City enters a matchup against Houston after winning 11 straight road games

APRIL 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't go Wednesday Williams (ankle) won't play in Wednesday's game against Detroit.

Impact Williams was added to the injury report Wednesday morning due to a sprained left ankle, and he'll end up missing the contest due to the issue. Kenrich Williams and Dillon Jones are the likeliest candidates to pick up more minutes. Williams' next chance to play will come Friday at Houston.

APRIL 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jaylin Williams nominated for 2024-25 NBA awards Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jaylin Williams nominated for 2024-25 NBA awards.

APRIL 2, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Late addition to injury report Williams is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pistons due to a left ankle sprain.

Impact Williams missed a contest recently due to a hip injury, but now, he's a late addition to the injury report with a new issue, which is never a good sign. If the backup big man is sidelined, there would be a few more minutes available for Kenrich Williams.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Monday Williams (hip) is listed as available for Monday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Williams will return to game action after missing Saturday's win over Indiana due to left hip tightness. The 22-year-old center has made 13 appearances (two starts) in March, averaging 7.6 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists across 17.9 minutes per contest.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Chicago Williams (hip) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Williams is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive contest due to left hip tightness. With Chet Holmgren (hip) and Isaiah Hartenstein (hip) also being listed as questionable for Monday's contest, Branden Carlson, Kenrich Williams and Dillon Jones could receive an uptick in playing time.

MARCH 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma City takes on Chicago, seeks 10th straight victory

Oklahoma City hosts Chicago aiming to continue its nine-game win streak

MARCH 30, 2025 • Associated Press

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Wiggins scores 35 points and Thunder roll over Jazz 145-111 for 31st road victory

Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City against Phoenix after 42-point performance

Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder host the Lakers

Oklahoma City faces Los Angeles, aims for 7th straight home win

Oklahoma City faces Houston, aims for 12th straight road win

Oklahoma City takes on Chicago, seeks 10th straight victory