Jaylen Williams has been ruled out for the Thunder-Bucks game
After Oklahoma City Thunder forward A near-perfect performance from Jaylen Williams in Wednesday’s win against the Phoenix Suns, he will sit out Thursday’s game against Milwaukee Bucks due to an injury to the right tendon. Williams left Wednesday’s game early on his only miss of the night, as he was a perfect 11-for-11 when he went down on a missed layup. He limped off the floor after scoring 28 points in a 136-109 win against the Suns.
It’s Williams turned off for the Thunder’s back-to-back rematch before the All-Star break. The defending champions will host the Bucks at the Pike Center.
Williams returned from a 10-game absence in the Thunder’s 119-110 win against the Los Angeles Lakers. He finished with 23 points and three rebounds before posting 28 points, five assists and four rebounds against the Suns on Wednesday. Williams’ right hamstring injury is the same ailment that forced a 10-game absence ahead of his return against the Lakers.
Will the Thunder lose Jalen Williams for a significant amount of time?
With Thunder forward Jaylen Williams missing 10 games with the same right hamstring injury he suffered Wednesday, the defending champions could be without their offensive power forward when the regular season resumes after the All-Star break. Thunder head coach Marc Daigneault praised Williams’ impressive 28-point performance in their win over the Suns, noting how Jalen’s consistent scoring can create opportunities for his teammates.
Without All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder’s reinsertion of Williams has been seamless despite the 10-game absence. He picked up right where he left off in helping the Thunder secure two wins on the road, but will now suffer another setback amid an injury-riddled season.
Williams has missed 30 regular season games so far. The Thunder enter Thursday’s game against the Bucks with the best record in the NBA — 42-13.
2026-02-12 20:29:00
