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James Harden shares message with injured Thunder player Jalen Williams

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 5:19 AM

Last updated Nov 6, 2026

James Harden shares message with injured Thunder player Jalen Williams

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After the Oklahoma City Thunder's 124-116 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on November 5, James Harden recognized injured Thunder star Jalen Williams. Harden shared a photo on Instagram of himself wearing Williams' player-exclusive shoes, expressing his absence was felt. Williams reposted the message, acknowledging Harden's tribute. Despite their careers not overlapping in Oklahoma City, the two maintain a connection as Adidas athletes, with plans for Williams' signature shoe in development.

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•Thunder defeat Cavaliers 124-116 on November 5.
•Harden posted a tribute message for Williams on Instagram.
•Williams is currently sidelined due to injury.
•Both players are Adidas endorsers, with Williams developing a signature shoe.
•Harden began his NBA career with the Thunder in 2009.

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5:19 AMYahoo Sports — OKC Thunder’s Jalen Williams Gets Special Message From James Harden

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The Oklahoma City Thunder have a special connection to James Harden, and that relationship produced another memorable moment following Wednesday night’s 124-116 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.Harden, who began his NBA career in Oklahoma City, made a point of recognizing injured Thunder star Jalen Williams after the game. The former MVP shared a photo of […] The post OKC Thunder’s Jalen Williams Gets Special Message From James Harden appeared first on HEAVY.
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Yahoo SportsNov 6, 2026, 5:19 AM
OKC Thunder’s Jalen Williams Gets Special Message From James Harden
The Oklahoma City Thunder have a special connection to James Harden, and that relationship produced another memorable moment following Wednesday night’s 124-116 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.Harden, who began his NBA career in Oklahoma City, made a point of recognizing injured Thunder star Jalen Williams after the game. The former MVP shared a photo of […] The post OKC Thunder’s Jalen Williams Gets Special Message From James Harden appeared first on HEAVY.

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