Williams logged three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and one rebound in 14 minutes during Sunday's 121-105 victory over the Bucks.
Oklahoma City's frontcourt is healthy these days, meaning there isn't much room for Williams at the moment. Over the last four games, Williams has averaged 3.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.0 three-pointers in 12.8 minutes per game.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Returns to bench Sunday
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Williams won't start Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
With the regulars resting, Williams, Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, Kenrich Williams and Ousmane Dieng started Friday's win over the Trail Blazers. However, the usual starting five will be back in action Sunday, so Jaylin will operate off the bench versus Denver.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Logs first triple-double of season
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Williams recorded 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt), 11 rebounds, 11 assists, two blocks and three steals over 36 minutes during Friday's 107-89 victory over Portland.
Williams has logged several double-doubles this season, but he was able to move the ball around enough for a double-digit assist total. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (rest) is usually the assist leader for the Thunder, and his absence allowed other players to participate in ball distribution. Willams led the team in the category.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Placed in starting five Friday
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Williams is in Oklahoma City's starting lineup against Portland on Friday, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Williams will make his first start since Jan. 23 due to Chet Holmgren (lower leg), Jalen Williams (wrist), Isaiah Hartenstein (nose) and three other Thunder players being ruled out due to injury. Williams averaged 9.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 0.8 blocks over 23.6 minutes per game across five starts this season.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Logs 18 minutes in loss
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Williams recorded six points (2-3 FG, 2-3 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and one block in 18 minutes in Monday's 131-128 overtime loss to the Timberwolves.
Williams didn't see any playing time in the Thunder's previous two outings before knocking down two three-pointers Monday. The 22-year-old saw extended action with Chet Holmgren (rest) not playing and Isaiah Hartenstein (face) exiting early. In the month of February, Williams is averaging 4.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 18.3 minutes in nine games played. He could see an increased role, should Hartenstein miss time with injury.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Season-high three rejections
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Williams closed with 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt), seven rebounds and three blocks across 26 minutes off the bench during Monday's 125-96 victory over the Bucks.
The three blocks were a season high for Williams, who didn't make his season debut until just before Christmas due to hamstring issues. The third-year center has seen his workload creep upward in recent weeks, and over the last 11 games (five starts), he's averaging 7.9 points, 6.7 boards, 2.8 assists, 1.4 threes, 0.9 blocks and 0.7 steals in 21.0 minutes a contest.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Fills box score off bench
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Williams produced six points (3-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 13 rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals in 21 minutes during Saturday's 144-110 win over the Kings.
Williams filled the box score in Saturday's rout, turning in a season-high 13 rebounds and eight assists off Oklahoma City's bench. Although it was a strong effort by the 22-year-old, his fantasy upside should remain capped while Isaiah Hartenstein is healthy for the Thunder. That said, Williams is worthy of streaming consideration in deep leagues for managers in need of help at center.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Retreating to bench Sunday
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Williams is not in the Thunder's starting lineup against the Trail Blazers on Sunday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Williams has started in the Thunder's last five games due to the absence of Isaiah Hartenstein, and over that span the former has averaged 9.2 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists over 23.6 minutes per contest. However, with Hartenstein returning from his injury Sunday, Williams will revert to a reserve role.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Records double-double
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Williams racked up 12 points (4-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one block over 31 minutes during Friday's 106-98 loss to Dallas.
Williams posted his best game of the season Friday, recording a double-double for the first time in 2024-25 and establishing a new season-high mark in points. He's expected to experience a slight uptick in his fantasy upside due to the absence of Isaiah Hartenstein (calf). However, he's expected to return to his regular bench role once Hartenstein is deemed ready to return, which could happen as soon as next week.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Muted impact sans Hartenstein
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Williams recorded five points (2-6 FG, 1-5 3Pt), five rebounds and one assist across 14 minutes during Thursday's 134-114 victory over Cleveland.
Making his first start of the season for the Thunder in Isaiah Hartenstein's (calf) stead, Williams logged only 14 minutes and was unable to make a significant impact in the box score Thursday. Williams appears likely to split minutes with Branden Carlson as a traditional center in the interim, meaning the former could have a hard time finding increased fantasy value. The Thunder experimented with Jalen Williams as a small-ball five in their deep rotation earlier this season when they were without Hartenstein as well, and it doesn't appear initially as though there will be a direct beneficiary of the latter's absence.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Joining starting five
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Williams is starting Thursday's game against the Cavaliers, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Williams will enter the starting lineup at center due to the absence of Isaiah Hartenstein (calf). This marks Williams' first start of the 2024-25 campaign.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Nearly double-doubles
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Williams closed Sunday's 136-95 victory over the Wizards with nine points (4-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt), nine rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal across 24 minutes.
The Thunder ran away with this game in a hurry, allowing Williams to feast in garbage time. Therefore, fantasy managers shouldn't put too much stock into this outlier. For the season, Williams holds averages of 4.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 0.5 blocks in 13.3 minutes across 11 appearances.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Plays eight minutes in debut
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Williams (hamstring) logged eight minutes in Monday's 123-105 win over the Wizards, finishing with three points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two assists and one block.
Williams took the court for the first time all season after straining his right hamstring early in training camp and then suffering a setback in his recovery in late October. The 22-year-old's return gave the Thunder another option in the frontcourt, but so long as Isaiah Hartenstein is available and stays out of foul trouble, Williams will be hard-pressed to see more than 20 minutes in a given game. His path to playing time will grow only more daunting when Chet Holmgren (hip) eventually returns late in the season.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Making season debut Monday
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Williams (hamstring) is available for Monday's game against the Wizards.
Williams has yet to play this season due to a right hamstring injury, but he will suit up Monday. The 22-year-old pro enters a lineup with no Chet Holmgren (hip), so he figures to see some action off the bench behind Isaiah Hartenstein. Despite no official word on a minutes restriction, it wouldn't be surprising if Williams is eased back into action considering the amount of time he's been sidelined.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Still out Friday
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Williams (hamstring) won't play in Friday's game versus the Heat.
Williams has yet to play this season while dealing with a right hamstring strain. Although there is no timetable for Williams' return, his next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Washington.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Sidelined for NBA Cup Championship
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Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's NBA Cup Championship game against the Bucks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Williams has yet to make his 2024-25 regular-season debut due to a right hamstring strain. The Thunder haven't provided a clear timeline for the third-year center's return since he suffered the injury in early October.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Another absence coming
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Williams (hamstring) is out for Saturday's game against the Pelicans, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Williams has yet to play this season, and the big man doesn't have a clear timetable for his return. His next chance to suit up will come against the Mavericks on Tuesday, Dec. 10.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Won't play Thursday
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Williams (hamstring) remains out Thursday versus Toronto.
Williams has yet to play this season and has not begun ramping up at practice. He's nearing the end of his estimated period for a re-evaluation, per Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Sidelined Tuesday
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Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Jazz.
Williams has yet to make his 2024-25 regular-season debut due to a right hamstring strain, which he aggravated during a workout in late October. His next opportunity to return will be Thursday against Toronto.
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Thunder's Jaylin Williams: Suffers setback
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Williams will be re-evaluated in 4-to-6 weeks after aggravating a right hamstring strain during a workout Tuesday, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.
Williams had been nursing the injury throughout preseason, and the big man's rehab program has now been halted entirely. Oklahoma City has made due without much center depth while Isaiah Hartenstein (hand) has also been unavailable to start the season, so it's reasonable to expect head coach Mark Daigneault to continue leaning heavily on small-ball lineups when Chet Holmgren is off the court.
