{"id":545780,"date":"2026-01-19T01:30:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T01:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/545780\/"},"modified":"2026-01-19T01:30:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T01:30:28","slug":"jalen-williams-injury-update-okc-thunder-star-sustained-hamstring-strain-vs-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/545780\/","title":{"rendered":"Jalen Williams injury update: OKC Thunder star sustained hamstring strain vs. Heat"},"content":{"rendered":"

The OKC Thunder<\/a> announced in its injury report Sunday that Jalen Williams<\/a> is dealing with a right hamstring strain.<\/p>\n

Williams sustained the injury<\/a> during the second quarter of OKC’s 122-120 road loss to the Miami Heat<\/a> on Saturday. A timeline for his return has not yet been given, but he has been listed as out for a road game against Cleveland at 1:30 p.m. CST Monday<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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It’s an unfortunate setback for Williams, who missed the first 19 games of the season due to a right shooting wrist injury that required two surgeries<\/a>. The All-NBA forward is averaging 16.8 points, 5.6 assists and 4.8 rebounds.<\/p>\n

OKC is now without two of its usual starters. Isaiah Hartenstein<\/a> will also miss his 12th straight game Monday due to a right soleus (calf) strain<\/a>.<\/p>\n

More: OKC Thunder falls short vs Miami Heat after Jalen Williams exits with sore right thigh<\/a><\/p>\n

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Jan 17, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) reacts against the Miami Heat during the second quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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\u00a0@Justintohoops. Sign up for the\u00a0Thunder Sports Minute newsletter<\/a>\u00a0to access more NBA coverage. Support Justin’s work and that of other Oklahoman journalists by purchasing a\u00a0digital subscription today at subscribe.oklahoman.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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