Injuries have limited Jalen Williams to 26 games in 2025-26.
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams is reportedly expected to be back in the team’s lineup tonight against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Per ESPN’s Shams Charania, Williams will play vs. Philly (7 ET, NBA League Pass) after missing the last 16 games due to a hamstring injury. Last season, Williams was an All-Star, a third-team All-NBA selection and a second-team All-Defense pick who helped Oklahoma City win the championship.
This season, Williams has been limited to 26 games because of a variety of injuries. He first injured his hamstring during the Thunder’s Jan. 17 game against the Heat, clutching his leg after attempting to grab an awkward pass in the second quarter. Williams was later ruled out and went on to miss 10 consecutive games.
He missed the first 19 games of the season while recovering from offseason wrist surgery to repair a torn ligament that plagued him during the franchise’s run to the NBA title.
This season, Williams is averaging 17.5 points, 4.7 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game while shooting 47.9% overall.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
