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Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder roll past Spurs 116-104 in first matchup since conference finals defeat

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 32 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder opened their season with a 116-104 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, the team that ended their dreams of a tit...

51 MINS AGO • Associated Press

Kenrich Williams proved bold Alex Caruso claims absolutely right with one single act Kenrich Williams just further proved Alex Caruso's "head of the snake" claims to be correct in Tuesday's preseason win for the OKC Thunder.

6 DAYS AGO • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Fares well off bench Kenrich Williams delivered seven points (2-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two steals and one assist across 19 minutes in Tuesday's 114-112 overtime win over Indiana.

Impact Williams had a difficult night inside the arc but found his touch from deep, knocking down two of three attempts. He also chipped in defensively with a pair of steals, providing the type of complementary production that has helped him carve out a role in Oklahoma City's rotation.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Available Tuesday Williams (rest) is available for Tuesday's preseason meeting with the Pacers, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Williams was one of several Thunder players who didn't travel with the team for Monday's loss to Atlanta, though he'll return to action Tuesday. The 31-year-old forward faces plenty of competition for frontcourt minutes in 2026-27 after averaging 6.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 15.3 minutes per contest across 56 regular-season appearances (two starts) in 2025-26.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Won't be available Monday Williams (rest) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Hawks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Williams and the rest of the Thunder's regulars won't travel to Atlanta but are expected to suit up Tuesday, when they host the Pacers. Williams has averaged 15.5 minutes per game over the past three seasons in Oklahoma City, starting 10 of his 194 regular-season appearances.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to bench Williams will come off the bench in Wednesday's exhibition against the Bucks, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Impact Williams started for a resting Jalen Williams in Tuesday's preseason opener, but J Dub is back, so Williams will shift to the second unit. It will be tough for Williams to find meaningful minutes in Oklahoma City this season while the main guys are healthy.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Teases triple-double Tuesday Williams scored nine points (3-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt) and compiled eight rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 18 minutes during Tuesday's preseason loss to the Pelicans.

Impact The veteran forward got the start with the Thunder resting many of their key rotation players, and Williams took advantage with a well-rounded stat line. He's been a reliable member of the OKC bench brigade over the last six seasons, and in 2025-26, Williams averaged 15.3 minutes, 6.5 points, 3.3 boards, 1.4 assists and 0.9 threes during 56 regular-season contests.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Getting start Tuesday Williams is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's preseason game against the Pelicans, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact The Thunder are resting all of their regular starters for this pre-season opener, and Williams will benefit from that to get the nod at power forward. The veteran will play in his ninth season in the NBA and seventh with the Thunder, and should have the same depth role he's had throughout his career in OKC.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Isaiah Hartenstein better hope latest bold Aday Mara prediction doesn't come true OKC Thunder wing Kenrich Williams revealed his true opinions on the rookie, and let's just say Isaiah Hartenstein won't love them.

OCTOBER 3 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Unofficial Thunder seer Kenrich Williams sets his sights on Aday Mara's future Kenrich Williams believes Aday Mara has a rather bright future as a member of the OKC Thunder.

OCTOBER 1 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Kenrich Williams finds himself heading into make-or-break season with Thunder Now that the Oklahoma City Thunder's offseason business has concluded, we can start to look ahead to next season. Without Luguentz Dort, Aar...

AUGUST 28 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Thunder's Kenrich Williams signing may be more than meets the eye For the Oklahoma City Thunder, 2026-27 will be a tale of depth. Their stars are still intact, with Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren's extens...

AUGUST 3 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Latest Thunder flub has only put more pressure on Kenrich Williams to deliver Kenrich Williams is currently in a position to make or break the OKC Thunder's perimeter flexibility.

JULY 28 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Kenrich Williams Vital To OKC Thunder Continued Success in 2026-27 After multiple cost-cutting moves of players high in the regular-season rotation, OKC's veteran is highly important once again.

JULY 25 • SI.COM

Kenrich Williams' Return Brings Positional Versatility for OKC Thunder Oklahoma City’s roster has taken shape for next season, and its latest move could be one of its most important. After the dust settled from...

JULY 5 • SI.COM

Thunder sending clear Lu Dort signal after Kenrich Williams signing The OKC Thunder are seemingly singing a much different tune than many thought about the future of Lu Dort.

JULY 4 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Lakers should feel gutted after ideal low-cost veteran slips away in free agency The Los Angeles Lakers just watched as Kenrich Williams return to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

JULY 3 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Kenrich Williams' Pay Cut Signals Confirmation of Thunder "Lifer" Status Kenrick Williams signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder on a cheaper one-year deal after his team option was declined earlier in the offseaso...

JULY 3 • SI.COM

Returning to Thunder Williams will sign a one-year, $5 million deal with the Thunder, according to NBA reporter Chris Haynes.

Impact The Thunder recently declined his $7.1 million team option, so they save some money here in addition to some tax relief for the franchise. The forward averaged 6.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 15.3 minutes per contest across 56 regular-season games for the Thunder in 2025-26.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Thunder might have accidentally just done the Timberwolves a massive favor Kenrich Williams is a realistic target for the Timberwolves in free agency. And if the Wolves sign him, it would all be thanks to the Thunde...

JUNE 29 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

Team option being declined The Thunder are declining Williams' team option for next season, per Clemente Almanza of USA Today.

Impact Williams has spent the past six years of his career with Oklahoma City, but it looks like he'll have a new home in 2026-27. The forward averaged just 6.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 15.3 minutes per contest across 56 regular-season games for the Thunder this past season, but Williams will likely have an opportunity for a much larger role if he signs with a lesser club.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Thunder have no more time to contemplate futures of Lu Dort, Kenrich Williams The OKC Thunder have run out of time when it comes to deciding the fates of Lu Dort and Kenrich Williams.

JUNE 29 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Should OKC Thunder Bring Back Kenrich Williams? The Oklahoma City Thunder have a decision to make on Kenrich Williams. Should the Bricktown Ballers bring back the TCU product?

JUNE 7 • SI.COM

Lakers have perfect role player to immediately target after inevitable Thunder move With the Thunder expected to decline Kenrich Williams' team option, the door has opened for the Lakers to steal the perfect role player to c...

JUNE 6 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Just four minutes in Game 7 loss Williams closed with two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and one rebound over four minutes during Saturday's 111-103 loss to the Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.

Impact Williams averaged 16.7 minutes per game off the bench in the three games prior to Saturday's elimination contest. However, he saw just four minutes of action in Game 7 as Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault opted to shorten his rotation. Williams' playing time fluctuated during the 2025-26 campaign, both in the regular season and playoffs. Whether he's back in Oklahoma City depends on whether the Thunder exercise Williams' team option for the 2026-27 season, which is valued at $7.16 million. If he does return, then he'll likely operate in a reserve role behind Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein and Jalen Williams (hamstring).

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

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Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder roll past Spurs 116-104 in first matchup since conference finals defeat