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Jalen Williams injured, out indefinitely after gruesome ankle injury against Clippers

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 10:11 PM

Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Jalen Williams injured, out indefinitely after gruesome ankle injury against Clippers

Summary

Jalen Williams of the Oklahoma City Thunder suffered a fractured fibula and dislocated ankle in a win over the Los Angeles Clippers on October 22, 2026. The injury occurred late in the game, causing an emotional scene as he was stretchered off the court. Thunder general manager Sam Presti confirmed Williams is likely out for the remainder of the season, pending surgery. Fellow guard Cason Wallace is also set for surgery due to a torn labrum, further depleting the Thunder's roster as they prepare for their next game against the Phoenix Suns.

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Status Watch

•Williams was injured late in the Thunder's 108-101 victory over the Clippers.
•He received a standing ovation from fans as he was taken off the court.
•Williams averaged 17.1 points and 5.5 assists last season.
•Cason Wallace will join Williams on the sideline after shoulder surgery.
•The Thunder face the Phoenix Suns next in back-to-back games.

Latest Updates

10:11 PMYahoo Sports — Thunder's Jalen Williams has fractured leg, dislocated ankle and will need surgery
10:03 PMYahoo Sports — Thunder's Jalen Williams out indefinitely with fractured fibula, dislocated ankle after gruesome injury in win over Clippers

What they're saying

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Jalen Williams has a fractured fibula and a dislocated ankle and will need surgery, the Oklahoma City Thunder announced Monday.“We'll have a timeline for everybody once we get through the surgery,” general manager Sam Presti said at a news conference in Oklahoma City.
— Yahoo Sportsby TIM REYNOLDS