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Thunder’s Jalen Williams Out With Hamstring Strain, Reevaluation in a Couple of Weeks

The All-Star wing recently returned from two right-wrist surgeries, with Oklahoma City shifting minutes to Ajay Mitchell.

Overview

  • The Thunder confirmed a right hamstring strain for Jalen Williams and set a check-in window of a couple of weeks.
  • Williams was ruled out for Monday’s game in Cleveland after leaving Saturday’s loss at Miami in the second quarter.
  • The team initially listed right thigh soreness before updating the diagnosis to a hamstring strain on Monday.
  • Ajay Mitchell is expected to take on a larger role as Mark Daigneault adjusts the rotation.
  • Williams has appeared in 24 games since returning from two right-wrist surgeries, averaging 16.8 points, 5.6 assists and 4.8 rebounds.