{"id":674299,"date":"2026-03-23T10:36:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T10:36:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/674299\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T10:36:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T10:36:05","slug":"jalen-williams-injury-update-okc-thunder-star-available-to-return-for-vs-76ers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/674299\/","title":{"rendered":"Jalen Williams injury update: OKC Thunder star available to return for vs 76ers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Williams missed the last 16 games due to a right hamstring strain<\/a>. 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<\/a> and another 10 games due to the same hamstring injury<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

More: Ajay Mitchell, Justin Champagnie each suspended one game for Thunder-Wizards altercation<\/a><\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/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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