JAYLIN WILLIAMS NEWS

Back with first unit Williams is starting Monday's game against New Orleans, Rylan Stiles of BricktownBuckets.com reports.

Impact Williams will make his return to the starting five after tallying 11 points, two rebounds and one assist off the bench Friday against Portland. Kenrich Williams moves back to a reserve role as a result of the lineup change.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to bench Williams will move to the bench Friday against Portland

Impact The Thunder will utilize a small-ball lineup for this contest with no true center. Williams is still likely to be the first big off the bench.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts stellar line as starter Williams finished Tuesday's 133-130 win over the Lakers with 14 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and two steals in 31 minutes.

Impact Though head coach Mark Daigneault has been rotating starting center duties among Williams, Mike Muscala and Kenrich Williams in recent weeks, the Thunder stuck with the rookie on the top unit for the second game in a row. The second-round pick out of Arkansas rewarded Daigneault with his best all-around fantasy line of the season. The unpredictable nature of the Thunder's big man rotation makes it difficult to bank on Williams regularly reaching 30 minutes, however, and the impending return of Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (ankle) will only add another body to the mix.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back starting Monday Williams is starting Monday's contest against Golden State, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Impact The rookie center continues to bounce in and out of the Thunder's starting lineup, with Monday marking his third start out of his last five appearances. Williams is averaging 5.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 17.5 minutes over his eight starts this season.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Saturday Williams is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockets, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Impact Williams logged 12 minutes Wednesday against the Rockets and finished with seven points and four rebounds, but he will come off the bench in this one, allowing Mike Muscala to jump into the starting unit. The rookie out of Arkansas is averaging 4.2 points and 3.0 rebounds per game across 11 bench outings this season.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Williams will join the first unit for Wednesday's game against the Rockets, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Impact Williams has been part of the Thunder's revolving door at center and will receive the starting nod Wednesday. However, the rookie has failed to log 20 minutes in five of his last six games with the first unit. Across that span, Williams has averaged 5.5 points and 5.0 rebounds in 17.2 minutes of action.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses off bench Williams finished with 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal across 18 minutes in Monday's 128-120 loss to the Warriors.

Impact While playing minutes in the upper teens for the second game in a row, Williams performed well off the bench and established new career highs in scoring and assists. Though the solid outing may temporarily earn Williams a spot in head coach Mark Daigneault's rotation, predicting how the minutes are distributed among the Thunder frontcourt players has been a challenging exercise all season. Additionally, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (ankle) looks as though he could be ready to return from a long-term absence by the weekend, so any window Williams might have to stake his claim to a consistent role could close quickly.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to bench Monday Williams will come off the bench for Monday's contest against the Warriors, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Impact Williams will head back to the bench as the Thunder continue to experiment with their lineups on what feels like a nightly basis. Across his past four appearances, the Arkansas product has recorded both two starts and two games coming off the bench. Kenrich Williams will take the rookie's spot in the lineup Monday.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting lineup Williams will start Friday's game against the Cavaliers, Rylan Stiles of BricktownBuckets.com reports.

Impact Williams continues to bounce in and out of the Thunders' starting lineup, splitting time with Mike Muscala and Kenrich Williams. Across six starts this season, the rookie second-round pick has averaged 4.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 18.2 minutes per game.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Williams will not start Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Impact Williams will return to the second unit after logging 12 minutes as the starting center last time out. Replacing him in the first five is Kenrich Williams, who draws a tough matchup with 6'11 Myles Turner. Although fantasy managers should not trust Williams' workload Wednesday, he could see significant run considering Indiana's size.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting lineup Williams will start Sunday's game against the Nets, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Impact Williams will draw the start at center, sending Mike Muscala back to the bench. Over his previous four starts, Williams has averaged 3.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 18.0 minutes per game.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylin Williams Going From Career-High to No Minutes Showcases Thunder Strategy Jaylin Williams posted a career-high in points on Thursday and then didn’t play on Friday despite being active.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Shifted to bench WIlliams will come off the bench Friday against Chicago after he was initially listed in the starting lineup due to an error.

Impact A previous report noted that Williams would start alongside Mike Muscala in the frontcourt, but it was meant to instead display Jalen Williams in the first unit. In his last two games off the bench, Jaylin Williams has averaged 7.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 15.5 minutes.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts season-high scoring in start Williams produced 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt), five rebounds and two assists over 18 minutes during Thursday's 133-114 victory over the 76ers.

Impact Williams surpassed the double-digit scoring mark and set a new season-high point total while receiving a start following three straight DNPs. Williams has tallied at least five points and five rebounds in two games this season.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Thursday Williams will start Thursday's game against the 76ers, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Impact After three DNPs, Williams' first assignment back in the rotation is guarding Joel Embiid. In the rookie's three starts, he's averaged 1.3 points and 5.3 rebounds in 18.0 minutes.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start after all Williams won't start Sunday against Dallas, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact The former Arkansas star was originally listed as a starter, but in the end, it will be Kenrich Williams who gets the nod, with both Mike Muscala and Jaylin Williams on the bench. He's averaging 3.6 points and 2.9 rebounds per game in eight games off the bench this season.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Dallas Williams is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Mavericks, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Williams was listed as available earlier Sunday, and he will go straight into the lineup here. This change moves Mike Muscala to the bench. Williams is averaging 3.0 points and 3.5 rebounds per game across 11 outings (three starts) in his rookie campaign.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for action Williams (ankle) is available for Sunday's matchup against the Mavericks.

Impact Williams was initially listed as questionable due to an ankle injury that sidelined him for the Thunder's previous contest, but the rookie second-round pick will be back in action Sunday. Over his previous four appearances (three starts), Williams has averaged 3.0 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 17.5 minutes.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Dallas Williams (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Mavericks.

Impact Williams is listed as questionable Sunday after missing the previous game with a left ankle sprain he suffered against Orlando. If he's unable to play against Dallas, his next chance to suit up will be Tuesday's matchup with the Heat.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Williams (ankle) will miss Friday's game versus the Wizards.

Impact Williams made his third start in the last four games Wednesday but lasted only 12 minutes before suffering a left ankle sprain he was unable to return from. With Friday's contest off the table, he's looking toward Sunday against the Mavericks for his next chance to return. Kenrich Williams, Mike Muscala and Darius Bazley are candidates to add some minutes in his absence.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return against Orlando Williams is out for the remainder of Wednesday's game versus the Magic due to a left ankle sprain, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Impact Williams recorded three points and two rebounds in 12 minutes before exiting Wednesday's game. The Thunder are down to Mike Muscala and Darius Bazley in the frontcourt, with Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (lower leg) and Aleksej Pokusevski (ankle) also out.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting lineup Williams will start Wednesday's contest against the Magic, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Impact Williams started the last two contests in December, totaling one point, 14 rebounds and two assists in 42 total minutes. However, he came off the bench last time out, while Kenrich Williams drew the start. The rookie second round pick will draw his third career start Wednesday, but he still figures to play around 20 minutes against Orlando.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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