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OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
7 days ago
Williams is dealing with a right hamstring strain that will keep him sidelined for the next two weeks, at which point he’ll be re-evaluated. Until then Jaylin Williams will continue to see a bump in playing time.
Source: Brett Siegel
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
14 days ago
J-Dub went off for 28 points in Wednesday’s win over the Suns, but he’ll sit out the second leg of OKC’s back-to-back set. He’s still not playing a full allotment of minutes, so his absence isn’t surprising. Fantasy managers will hope that Williams can use the time off to get healthy for the final stretch of the season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
14 days ago
Williams struggled with his shot on Monday, which was his first game after missing nearly a month with a hamstring injury. However, he was incredibly efficient during his 20 minutes in this game. He only missed one shot in the blowout win. This was the first leg of a back-to-back, so there is certainly a chance that Williams sits out against the Bucks on Thursday, especially after exiting to get his hamstring attended to.
Source: Clemente Almanza
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
16 days ago
After missing nearly a month with a hamstring injury, Williams was back in the lineup against Los Angeles. He was limited to 24 minutes, but he was able to make a strong impact despite a subpar shooting night. Nearly half his points came from the free throw line, which helped make up for his field goal percentage. Williams is typically able to contribute more value than he did in this game, but this was about getting him back on the floor. He’ll likely continue to have his minutes managed and should miss back-to-backs. OKC plays in Phoenix on Wednesday and against the Bucks on Thursday; expect Williams to play against the Suns.
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
16 days ago
Monday’s game is the first for J-Dub since January 17, when he strained his hamstring during a loss to the Heat. Due to Williams’ return, Aaron Wiggins will come off the bench, with his fantasy value taking a hit.
Source: NBA Lineups
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
17 days ago
Injured during a January 17 loss to the Heat, Williams has been removed from the Thunder injury report for Monday’s game. For Oklahoma City’s most recent game, a February 7 loss to the Rockets, Aaron Wiggins was the fifth starter. Either he or Cason Wallace will head to the bench if the Thunder put J-Dub into the starting five immediately.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
20 days ago
Williams has been out since suffering a strained right hamstring during a January 17 game against the Heat. With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander also out, the Thunder will likely turn to Aaron Wiggins to step in as the fifth starter. He is worth streaming while the Thunder await the return of two of their star players.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
Williams exited Saturday’s loss to the Heat with what was described at the time as a sore right thigh. He has since been diagnosed with a strained right hamstring and will be re-evaluated in a couple of weeks, according to the Thunder. This will be J-Dub’s second extended absence this season, as his debut was delayed because of offseason wrist surgery. Ajay Mitchell and Aaron Wiggins will figure more prominently in the rotation, with the former offering higher fantasy value.
Source: Justin Martinez
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
J-Dub is dealing with a right hamstring strain that will cost him at least one contest. In his absence, more minutes should be available for Ajay Mitchell and Aaron Wiggins, among others. Oklahoma City sports a deep roster, so it’s unclear who will be the biggest beneficiary, but Mitchell has been the most consistent fantasy option in 2025-26.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
Williams played 14 minutes during the first half before exiting with a sore right thigh, finishing with eight points, three rebounds, three assists and two three-pointers. J-Dub’s exit pushed Ajay Mitchell into the lineup to begin the third quarter.
Source: Tim MacMahon
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
It’s taken a little while for Williams to get going since making his season debut back in late November, but he’s scored at least 18 points in three of his last five games, while also averaging nearly seven helper per-game during that span. The 24-year-old’s numbers are down virtually across the board from last year’s stellar fantasy campaign but he’s still averaging 17.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.4 blocks through 21 games.
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
Playing without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren, among others, Friday’s game was one in which the Thunder appeared to be at a serious disadvantage. And they would trail by 21 points during the third quarter, seemingly underlining that assumption. However, Williams and the other available Thunder didn’t accept that, going on a 14-0 run to take the lead in the final minute. J-Dub didn’t score any of those 14 points, but his 26 beforehand helped Oklahoma City stay afloat. The Thunder end Week 12 with a home game against the Heat on Sunday.
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
Williams had a solid outing, functioning as OKC’s main facilitator on Wednesday. He led the Thunder in assists before finishing just shy of the 20-point mark in the overtime victory. Fantasy managers will hope for better shooting going forward, especially from the three-point line, to pair with the current level of playmaking he’s displayed for a second straight season. Finding his rhythm from deep would also help get his overall production up to where it was a season ago.
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
Williams connected on a game-tying jumper with nine seconds left in regulation but Suns superstar Devin Booker nailed a game-winning shot in the final seconds to snap the Thunder’s four-game win streak. The 24-year-old rising star has been extremely impressive since making his season debut back on November 28, delivering fifth-round fantasy value, averaging 17.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.4 blocks through 17 games.
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
Williams has leaned into a playmaking role of late, handing out six assists in three straight games while adding seven steals during that stretch. The 24-year-old has been his usual well-rounded fantasy self since debuting in late November, averaging 17.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.7 steals and 0.5 blocks over 13 games. The talent suggests there’s another stop on the elevator, but with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren steering the offense, that ascent may have to wait.
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
2 months ago
Williams struggled with his shot on Thursday, as he continues to work his way back from right wrist surgery. There are still some range-of-motion issues for the Thunder forward, but the percentages haven’t suffered too much. Thursday was the exception, as Williams shot the ball poorly from the field and the foul line. There should not be any concern on the part of fantasy managers, as J-Dub is providing top-50 value in nine-cat formats.
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
2 months ago
Williams’ 24 points were one shy of his season-high, and he’s provided fourth-round value in eight-cat formats since making his season debut on November 28. The good news for fantasy managers is that J-Dub has played both games of a back-to-back since returning, and that should bode well for his availability for Tuesday’s game against the Spurs. That’s the first of three games Oklahoma City will play during the remainder of Week 10.
Source: NBA
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
2 months ago
Williams didn’t have the best night shooting the basketball, but the more important takeaway was that he was available for both ends of Oklahoma City’s back-to-back. After logging 29 minutes in Thursday’s win over the Clippers, he played 32 minutes against the Timberwolves. J-Dub has been a third-round player since returning to game action, which aligns with his Yahoo! ADP (26). Oklahoma City begins its Week 10 slate with a Monday/Tuesday back-to-back, and that should not be an issue for Williams.
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
2 months ago
Williams recorded his third 20-point game in eight appearances this season on Thursday. The good news for fantasy managers is that he’s been immediately productive in multiple categories despite having his start to the season delayed until late November. Over the last two weeks, Williams has been a top-25 player in nine-cat formats, which aligns with his Yahoo! ADP. Friday’s game against the Timberwolves will be Oklahoma City’s first back-to-back since Williams’ return, so consider him questionable for that one.
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
2 months ago
While Williams did not shoot the ball well on Saturday, fantasy managers will be pleased with the rebounds, assists and steals. His four pilfers were a season-high; Williams entered Saturday with seven steals across six appearances. J-Dub is providing third-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats, not far removed from his Yahoo! ADP (26). Unfortunately, the Thunder play just twice in Week 9, a Thursday/Friday back-to-back against the Clippers and Timberwolves.
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
3 months ago
In his fifth appearance of the season, Williams recorded a season-high point total on Sunday. The only thing missing from his final stat line was a blocked shot, but that should not concern any fantasy managers. Thus far, Williams is providing third-round fantasy value in eight-cat formats, which isn’t far away from his Yahoo! ADP of 26. Next up for J-Dub and the Thunder is an NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup with the Suns on Wednesday.
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
3 months ago
Williams was steady in his fourth game of the season. He logged only 24 minutes, which was his lowest of the season, likely as a result of the large margin the Thunder led by before cruising to their 22nd win. In his minutes, Williams tied a team-high in rebounds and made contributions as a facilitator, all while finishing as one of OKC’s top scorers. He’s worked his way into the season rather well and should only become more productive the further he is removed from the wrist injury.
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
3 months ago
While Williams said after Tuesday’s victory that he still hasn’t reached the point where he’s entirely comfortable on the floor, the Thunder forward’s production has improved from game to game. His scoring output has increased every time out, with J-Dub recording his first 20-point stat line in his third game back from offseason wrist surgery. And while he missed all four of his three-point attempts, the percentages from the field and the foul line were encouraging. Williams has attempted only five three-pointers across three games, and that may be the aspect of his offensive game that takes the most time to get back to speed. But he’s clearly on the right track.
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
3 months ago
After missing the first 19 games of the season, Williams was available to suit up for the first time this year. He immediately returned to the starting lineup, but with Isaiah Hartenstein unavailable, there were no other changes to the opening group. Williams had a subpar shooting night, but the rest of the production in his 29 minutes was a welcome sight. Williams will continue to improve as he logs more games, with a trip to Portland on Sunday up next on the schedule
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
3 months ago
Williams is ready to make his first appearance of the season, forcing a change to the Thunder starting lineup. He replaces Isaiah Hartenstein, who is out with an ankle injury. The other four starters are unchanged, with the winner of Friday’s matchup earning a spot in the NBA Cup quarterfinals.
Source: NBA Lineups
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
3 months ago
At long last, Williams is ready to make his season debut after undergoing wrist surgery not too long after the Thunder won the NBA title in June. Given the time missed, there will likely be a minutes restriction, even though the Thunder have not released an official number for the versatile forward. And with Oklahoma City boasting a league-best 18-1 record, there’s no need for the team to force too much upon Williams in his first game back.
Source: Brandon Rahbar
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
3 months ago
Williams has yet to play this season, and the Thunder have not offered many updates on his return timeline. Fantasy managers should consider J-Dub to be out indefinitely until the team says otherwise. Keep stashing him in an IL+ slot.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
3 months ago
Williams has yet to make his season debut, and updates from the Thunder have been scarce. Cason Wallace will remain in the starting lineup until that changes, while Ajay Mitchell and Isaiah Joe have added value off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
3 months ago
Williams, who was expected to be re-evaluated late last week, still is not ready to make his first in-game appearance of the season. With Aaron Wiggins also out for Friday’s game, Ajay Mitchell and Isaiah Joe will continue to figure more prominently in the Thunder rotation. Mitchell has proved to be the superior streaming option this season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
4 months ago
Williams, who underwent surgery on his right wrist a few weeks after the Thunder won the NBA title, has not appeared in a game this season. While he appeared to be closing in on a return, ESPN’s Marc J. Spears reports the forward was dealing with irritation in his wrist caused by a screw that was inserted to aid recovery. J-Dub remaining out means Ajay Mitchell, Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe will figure prominently in the rotation, with Cason Wallace continuing to start.
Source: Marc J. Spears