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NBA·INJURY·October 26, 2026 06:28 PM ET

Thunder lose Jalen Williams to fractured fibula, dislocated ankle

Surgery next; timetable follows procedure

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read
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All-Star forward Jalen Williams has suffered a fractured fibula and a dislocated left ankle, according to general manage Via @TheAthletic on X

What happened: Sam Presti said All-Star forward Jalen Williams suffered a fractured fibula and dislocated left ankle. Williams will undergo surgery and the Thunder list him as Out with a left lower leg injury.

Why it matters: Losing an All-Star forward removes a central piece from Oklahoma City's rotation. The absence shifts minutes and creation duties across the remaining starters.

What to watch: The next update follows the procedure with a recovery timetable.

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