Jalen Williams aims to reestablish his role with the Thunder
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Jalen Williams is looking to rebound with the Oklahoma City Thunder after an injury-plagued season. His absence allowed conversations about teammates like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren to overshadow his contributions. Williams, an All-Star and All-NBA player, is expected to play a significant role if he can stay healthy as the Thunder pursue an improved season. Observers believe his return could elevate the team's performance, as he provides another offensive option and defensive asset.
- •Williams missed significant time last season due to injuries
- •He was previously a key contributor to a championship team
- •Oklahoma City has a strong young core including Gilgeous-Alexander
- •Williams is expected to complement the existing talent on the Thunder
- •He needs to regain his rhythm and confidence to maximize impact
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — How Can Jalen Williams Remind Everyone How Good He Is?
"There’s a funny thing about the NBA. Sometimes, you can be really good and still somehow get forgotten.
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