Charlie Cummings provides the latest injury update for Oklahoma City forward Jalen Williams on Wednesday, May 20th against the Spurs.
Published May 20, 2026 10:05 PM EDT
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UPDATE: Jalen Williams (hamstring) will not return.
Jalen Williams (left hamstring tightness) will not return tonight.
— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) May 21, 2026
Rough, rough timing for the Oklahoma City Thunder. They’re playing well in the first half against the Spurs, looking to avoid a 2-0 deficit going back to San Antonio. But they might have to finish this one without Jalen Williams, who is experiencing some troubles with his hamstring.
Jalen Williams was getting treatment on his left hamstring after exiting. That’s the hamstring he strained in Game 2 of the first round, causing him to miss six games before coming back for the West finals opener. https://t.co/lAzbnqpr0f
— Tim MacMahon (@BannedMacMahon) May 21, 2026
You never want to see an injury reoccurrence in the middle of a playoff game. Williams played only seven minutes in the first half, scoring four points with one rebound and two steals. Williams did not start the second half, with Cason Wallace in his place. Williams was not seen warming up in the tunnel, and the Thunder refused to provide an update. If he were to sit out the remainder of the game, Williams would be eligible for protection under our Early Exit Program.
Stay tuned to the DraftKings Network for updates on Williams’ injury status.
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