Jalen Williams stretchered off in Thunder's 108-101 win

Gave two thumbs up as crowd chanted 'J Dub'

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Jalen Williams just gave two thumbs up while being stretchered off the court. The Paycom Center crowd chanted "J Dub" to Via @Justintohoops on X

What happened: Jalen Williams was stretchered off the court during Oklahoma City's 108-101 win over the LA Clippers on Oct. 25. He gave two thumbs up as he left while the Paycom Center crowd chanted "J Dub." The injury was described as an apparent left ankle injury.

Why it matters: Williams is a central piece for a 3-0 Oklahoma City squad opening the 2026-27 season. His availability shapes the Thunder's early rotation and scoring load. His day-to-day listing leaves near-term plans tied to evaluation.

By the numbers: Oklahoma City is 3-0 after the 108-101 final against the Clippers on Oct. 25. Williams is listed as day-to-day.

What to watch: Oklahoma City awaits further evaluation before its next game. Updated availability will determine rotation adjustments.

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@TheSteinLine 2026-10-26T12:26:53.771157+00:00

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