Overview
- Kenrich Williams was removed from the injury report and is set to play against the Timberwolves after missing 18 games following a left-knee arthroscopy.
- All-Star Jalen Williams remains sidelined following wrist surgery and is considered day-to-day with no timetable despite visible pregame rehab work.
- Daigneault reiterated that return-to-play decisions hinge solely on medical guidance rather than team performance or depth.
- Oklahoma City entered the Minnesota matchup at 17-1, the best mark in the league to date.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, previously questionable due to illness, was cleared to play in Friday’s game against the Timberwolves.