NBA star set to make debut in 2 weeks after long injury
OKC Thunder still hasn't been able to count on one of their key players, Jalen Williams, in the 2025/26 season
The roster of Oklahoma City Thunder is by far the best in the NBA. It's no wonder they are the reigning champions. Without Jalen Williams, one of their key players, the franchise has started the 2025/26 season with a perfect record of 6 wins in 6 games. And they already know when their player will return.
The team announced this Friday that Jalen Williams underwent a medical procedure to remove a screw from his right wrist, the same one that was recently operated on. The intervention, which is part of the final phase of his recovery process, was successful and the player will be reevaluated within a timeframe of 10 to 14 days, as confirmed by the team.
Although the franchise expressed optimism about Williams' progress, the forward will miss at least the first 11 games of the 2025/26 season, including the initial 6 that he couldn't play due to the same injury.
A significant absence amidst a perfect start
Despite Williams' absence, the Thunder have kicked off the season with a flawless 6-0 record, remaining as one of the most in-form teams in the entire NBA. Under the guidance of Mark Daigneault, Oklahoma City has showcased balanced basketball, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander playing at an MVP level and a young group making solid strides towards the elite of the Western Conference.
The injury comes shortly after Williams signed a contract extension in July, which includes incentives tied to a potential selection in the All-NBA team.
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