OKC Thunder face roster challenges as Jalen Williams suffers leg injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 4:11 PM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder are contending with roster issues following Jalen Williams' serious leg injury during a game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Williams was carried off the court on a stretcher after the Thunder's 108-101 victory. The team had returned several key players, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren, but injuries are beginning to thin their lineup. Gilgeous-Alexander expressed concern over Williams' absence, acknowledging the impact on the team's performance. OKC is looking to regroup as they prepare for an upcoming matchup against the Phoenix Suns.
- •Jalen Williams suffered a serious leg injury during a game against the Clippers.
- •Williams was carried off on a stretcher after impacting the game’s outcome.
- •Shai Gilgeous-Alexander commented on the challenges of playing without Williams.
- •OKC faces roster depth issues following offseason trades and other injuries.
- •The Thunder aim to regroup ahead of their game against the Phoenix Suns.
- 4:11 PMYahoo Sports — OKC thrived amid Jalen Williams’ injuries last season, but there’s a problem this time around
"Despite several key role players leaving the team via trade in the offseason, the Oklahoma City Thunder were once again seen as one of the NBA championship favorites at the start of the season. The team returned two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and all-star- caliber forwards Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams. Plus, the team added former Michigan […] The post OKC thrived amid Jalen Williams’ injuries last season, but there’s a problem this time around appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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