Thunder’s Jalen Williams Ruled Out for Decisive Game 7
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The Oklahoma City Thunder confirmed Friday that standout swingman Jalen Williams will not play in Game 7 because of an injury, dealing a significant blow to the team’s hopes in the winner-take-all matchup.
The organization did not release additional details about the injury or a recovery timetable. Williams’ absence removes one of Oklahoma City’s primary scoring and playmaking options for the season-defining contest.
The 6-foot-6 second-year player emerged as a key contributor throughout the 2025-26 campaign, providing versatility on both ends of the floor and averaging double-figure points.
Game 7 is scheduled for later Friday. Without Williams, head coach Mark Daigneault is expected to rely more heavily on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and the rest of the rotation to advance.
Source: New York Post
