Thunder’s Jalen Williams to be reevaluated in ‘a couple of weeks’

Jan 19, 2026, 02:21 PM ET Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams has a right hamstring strain and will be reevaluated in “a couple of weeks,” a significant loss for the defending NBA champions. The 6-foot-6 Williams was named an All-Star last season for the first time and was selected all-defensive second team and All-NBA … Read more

Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell: Will start Friday

Mitchell will start against the Grizzlies on Friday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports. With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) sidelined, Mitchell will get the starting nod for the first time since Dec. 7. In seven starts so far this season, the 23-year-old guard has averaged 15.4 points, 4.1 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.7 steals across 30.3 … Read more

Thunder’s Branden Carlson: Expanded role Wednesday

Carlson had 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 0-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one block in 20 minutes during Wednesday’s 124-95 win over the Trail Blazers. Carlson saw some decent run at center in the absences of both Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) and Jaylin Williams (heel) on Wednesday. His role hinges largely upon the … Read more