Jalen Williams will receive his 2025 NBA championship ring prior to Tuesday’s season opener.
The Thunder will open their title defense against the Rockets on Tuesday (7:30 ET, NBC & Peacock) facing an immediate test of their vaunted depth.
All-Star swingman Jalen Williams has been ruled out in the wake of offseason wrist surgery. Per ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, Williams is ‘not expected to miss an extended stretch.’
The 24-year-old turned in a spectacular third season to bolster Oklahoma City’s championship run, earning his first All-Star appearance, along with Kia All-NBA Third Team honors and spot on the Kia NBA All-Defensive Second Team. He averaged career-bests across the board: 21.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.6 steals
Thunder star Jalen Williams is not on the active roster for the season opener as he continues to recover from summer wrist surgery.
The Thunder have not publicly discussed specifics regarding Williams’ timetable, but he is not expected to miss an extended stretch.
— Tim MacMahon (@BannedMacMahon) October 20, 2025
