Jaylin Williams News, Rumors, Updates - Oklahoma City Thunder

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 points to help keep Thunder unbeaten, Pelicans winless

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 137-106 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Enters starting five Williams is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.

Impact Williams will make his first start of the season with Luguentz Dort (illness) joining Chet Holmgren (back) and Jalen Williams (wrist) on the inactive list. The Arkansas product has received steady minutes off the bench so far this year, averaging 4.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 17.0 minutes through six games.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 31 as the Thunder defeat the Wizards 127-108 and improve to 6-0

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Washington Wizards 127-108, improving to 6-0

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Strong showing off bench Williams closed Tuesday's 107-101 win over Sacramento with three points (1-6 FG, 1-6 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals in 17 minutes.

Impact Although he couldn't get much going offensively, Williams made a huge impact on this game. Williams is attempting 3.6 three-pointers in just 16.0 minutes per contest to open the season, so it's clear that he has the green light to let it fly. Unfortunately for the big man, he's hitting them at a 16.7 percent clip right now.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 15 minutes in win Williams had five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists across 15 minutes during Thursday's 141-135 double-overtime victory over Indiana.

Impact Williams has seen a very minor role as Oklahoma City's backup center so far. Through two regular-season games, he's averaging 13.7 minutes per night with 3.5 points, 1.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists on 37.5 percent shooting from the field. He's not on the fantasy radar in standard formats for now.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 19, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Grabs seven boards in win Williams (rest) notched eight points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists and one block across 20 minutes in Friday's 94-91 preseason win over the Nuggets.

Impact Williams returned to game action after sitting out Tuesday's win over Milwaukee. The big man led the Thunder in rebounds and was efficient from the field in the win. The 23-year-old signed a three-year, $24 million extension with the Thunder in June and is expected to back up Isaiah Hartenstein this season.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs seven boards in win Williams (rest) notched eight points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists and one block across 20 minutes in Friday's 94-91 preseason win over the Nuggets.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Milwaukee Williams (rest) has been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason game against the Bucks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Williams will miss a second straight preseason game for rest purposes. Over the course of his last two preseason appearances, he's averaged 12.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2.3 blocks per contest.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Jokic considers Nuggets a 'dark horse' despite being a top contender to dethrone Thunder

Nikola Jokic considers the Denver Nuggets a dark horse in the NBA title race despite being a top contender to dethrone the Oklahoma City Thunder

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Sits out Saturday Williams (rest) did not play in Saturday's preseason game against Indiana.

Impact Williams, along with several others, got a planned night off for maintenance Saturday. Through two preseason appearances, Williams holds averages of 12.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 2.3 blocks and 3.0 three-pointers.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bench role Thursday Williams will come off the bench during Thursday's preseason game against the Hornets, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact After starting the first two games of the preseason, Williams will be in the second unit. He finished with 14 points, six rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 28 minutes as a starter in Monday's loss to the Mavericks.

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Posts 14 points in preseason loss Williams compiled 14 points (5-14 FG, 4-11 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and two blocked shots over 28 minutes in Monday's 106-89 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Williams flashed some of his perimeter skills with four three-pointers during the defeat, a facet that he's shown sparingly over his three-year tenure with the Thunder. The team gave the Arkansas product a hefty $24 million extension in the offseason, and we should see an uptick in minutes from the youngster after averaging only 16,7 minutes per game during the 2024-25 campaign. He will still be in a timeshare with Isaiah Hartenstein once the regular season begins.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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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

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander knows perceptions of him and the Oklahoma City Thunder have changed

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

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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

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