Jalen Williams Set to Rejoin Thunder Against 76ers
Jalen Williams is expected to rejoin the Thunder when they face the Philadelphia 76ers tonight. ESPN reporter Shams Charania reported the update.
Injury timeline
Williams has played in 26 games this season. Injuries have restricted his availability.
He missed the first 19 games after offseason wrist surgery. The procedure repaired a torn ligament from last season’s title run.
On Jan. 17 he hurt his hamstring against Miami. He grabbed his leg after an awkward pass in the second quarter.
That injury cost him 10 straight games. He had missed 16 total before the return announcement.
Background and achievements
Last season Williams earned All-Star honors. He made third-team All-NBA and second-team All-Defense.
Williams played a key role in Oklahoma City’s championship run. His defense and scoring were central to the title effort.
Performance this season
This year he is averaging 17.5 points, 4.7 rebounds and 5.4 assists. His shooting percentage sits at 47.9 percent.
| Games | PTS | REB | AST | FG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 17.5 | 4.7 | 5.4 | 47.9% |
Availability and sources
He was not listed on the NBA injury report this afternoon. The team expects him to play at 7 p.m. ET on NBA League Pass.
Filmogaz.com compiled this report with information from ESPN and The Associated Press.
