Jalen Williams aims for shooting and health improvements with Oklahoma City Thunder
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 6:47 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams enters the 2026-27 season looking to increase his three-point accuracy and overall court availability. His 2025-26 campaign was limited to 33 games due to a wrist injury and recurring hamstring issues, which hampered his performance during the playoffs. Williams shot 29.9% from behind the arc last season, a decline from his 36.5% mark during his All-Star year. While health remains the primary focus for the organization, the team also expects Williams to build on his playmaking, having averaged 5.5 assists per game last season. He has been training with teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during the offseason to refine his perimeter shooting. The team anticipates that a fully healthy season from Williams will be essential for success in the Western Conference.
- •Jalen Williams played 33 games during the 2025-26 NBA season.
- •His three-point shooting accuracy fell to 29.9% following recurring injury issues.
- •Williams recorded an average of 5.5 assists per game for the Thunder.
- •The team is emphasizing health as a priority for his 2026-27 performance.
- •Williams has been training with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander throughout the current offseason.
- 6:47 PMYahoo Sports — Jalen Williams Is Set To Improve His Game In 2026-27
"Jalen Williams may be expected to bring his level of play up a notch after what seems to be quite a disappointing and short season for the Thunder star. Last year's playoff ending for OKC was not the picture-perfect finish they were looking for, and Williams' health played a huge role in that. After missing …
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