OKC Thunder forward Jalen Williams is available to make his return in a road game against the Philadelphia 76ers at 6 p.m. CT Monday.

Williams missed the last 16 games due to a right hamstring strain. It was the latest in a series of setbacks for the 24-year-old forward, who missed the first 19 games of the season due to a right shooting wrist injury and another 10 games due to the same hamstring injury.

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While his shooting splits have dropped, Williams has remained effective when on the floor. He’s averaging 17.5 points and 5.4 assists this season in addition to being an elite defender.

Williams now rejoins an OKC team (56-15) that’s on a 11-game winning streak. He’ll have 11 regular-season games to ramp up before the start of the playoffs.

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Thunder-Wizards fight spills into stands during OKC road NBA game

WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 21: Ajay Mitchell #25 of the Oklahoma City Thunder is pulled out of a scrum of players by teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 21, 2026 in Washington, DC. Ajay Mitchell #25 of the Oklahoma City Thunder received a double technical and ejected from the contest.

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Thunder-Wizards fight spills into stands during OKC road NBA game

WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 21: Ajay Mitchell #25 of the Oklahoma City Thunder is pulled out of a scrum of players by teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 21, 2026 in Washington, DC. Ajay Mitchell #25 of the Oklahoma City Thunder received a double technical and ejected from the contest.

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Thunder-Wizards fight spills into stands during OKC road NBA game

WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 21: Justin Champagnie #9 of the Washington Wizards walks to the bench before receiving a double technical against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 21, 2026 in Washington, DC. Both Justin Champagnie #9 of the Washington Wizards and Ajay Mitchell #25 of the Oklahoma City Thunder received double technicals were ejected from the contest.

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Thunder-Wizards fight spills into stands during OKC road NBA game

WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 21: Ajay Mitchell #25 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots in front of Alex Sarr #20 of the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 21, 2026 in Washington, DC.

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Thunder-Wizards fight spills into stands during OKC road NBA game

WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 21: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dribbles past Sharife Cooper #13 of the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 21, 2026 in Washington, DC.

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Thunder-Wizards fight spills into stands during OKC road NBA game

WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 21: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dribbles past Bilal Coulibaly #0 of the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 21, 2026 in Washington, DC.

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Thunder-Wizards fight spills into stands during OKC road NBA game

WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 21: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots the ball against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 21, 2026 in Washington, DC.

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Thunder-Wizards fight spills into stands during OKC road NBA game

WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 21: Alex Sarr #20 of the Washington Wizards points against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 21, 2026 in Washington, DC.

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Thunder-Wizards fight spills into stands during OKC road NBA game

WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 21: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder points against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 21, 2026 in Washington, DC.

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Thunder-Wizards fight spills into stands during OKC road NBA game

WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 21: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots the ball against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 21, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Justin Martinez covers the Thunder and NBA for The Oklahoman. Have a story idea for Justin? He can be reached at jmartinez@oklahoman.com or on X/Twitter at @Justintohoops. Sign up for the Thunder Sports Minute newsletter to access more NBA coverage. Support Justin’s work and that of other Oklahoman journalists by purchasing a digital subscription today at subscribe.oklahoman.com.

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