Thunder star Jalen Williams stretchered off court after gruesome leg injury
Jalen Williams suffered a devastating injury against the Clippers.
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Jalen Williams leaves Thunder win on stretcher
Oklahoma City clinches a win over the Clippers on Sunday, but the spotlight shifts to rookie forward Jalen Williams, who sustains a serious left‑leg injury late in the game. After being fouled from behind on a layup, Williams lands awkwardly, collapses, and is escorted off on a stretcher. Trainers wrap his leg, but no diagnosis is yet available, leaving the Thunder awaiting further news on his condition.
SGA Shows Support for Jalen Williams After Thunder Star's Gruesome Injury, 'I Just Feel Bad for Him'
The Oklahoma City Thunder could be without one of their biggest stars for a while after Jalen Williams suffered a gruesome leg injury against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday.
Jalen Williams suffers significant-looking ankle injury vs. Clippers
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams leaves the Oct. 26 game vs. the LA Clippers with a concerning ankle injury after an awkward landing and a flagrant‑one hit from Kris Dunn. Williams, who logged 32 minutes, posted eight points, two rebounds, five assists, two steals and a block before being carted off. The setback echoes his limited playoff run last season due to a hamstring issue. Through two games this season he averages 16.5 points, 6 rebounds and 2.5 assists on 38.7% shooting. The injury could impact Thunder’s early‑season outlook.
Jalen Williams Injured, Latest on Thunder Star's Gruesome Leg Injury After Exiting on Stretcher
Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams suffered what appeared to be a gruesome leg injury after landing awkwardly following a dunk during Sunday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Jalen Williams Injured, Latest on Thunder Star After Gruesome Leg Injury
Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams suffered what appeared to be a gruesome leg injury after landing awkwardly following a dunk during Sunday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Thunder loses Jaylin Williams, Cason Wallace to injuries vs. Clippers
The Oklahoma City Thunder drop two early-season injuries in a Sunday loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Jaylin Williams exits with right wrist soreness and Cason Wallace leaves with left shoulder soreness, both ruled out for the game after limited minutes. Despite their absence, Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander scores 27 points, Ajay Mitchell adds 13, Isaiah Hartenstein posts a double‑double (12 points, 10 rebounds), and Chet Holmgren contributes eight while solidifying his defense. The Thunder trail 90‑88 with 6:50 left, aiming for a 3‑0 start after beating the Spurs and Nuggets in their first two games.
Aaron Wiggins Is the Perfect Role Player For The Atlanta Hawks
Aaron Wiggins, the former Thunder 3‑and‑D wing, lands with the Atlanta Hawks after a dip in shooting and reduced playoff minutes in 2025‑26. At 26, he’s set to fill the Hawks’ need for secondary ball‑handlers and perimeter defense. Coach Quin Snyder already trusted Wiggins to close out a game against the Orlando Magic, where he scored 16 points in the fourth quarter over CJ McCollum’s limited minutes. Snyder praises his defensive presence and early‑shot‑clock aggression, fitting the Hawks’ plan for a tough, versatile roster built by Onsi Saleh. Wiggins could become the bench’s go‑to finisher in Atlanta’s upcoming season.
David Adelman criticizes Nuggets’ first-half performance despite win
Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman expressed disappointment with his team’s performance in the first half of Saturday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans, despite eventually securing a 141-135 overtime victory. Denver entered the contest looking to recover from its season-opening loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder but struggled badly during the opening two quarters. […] The post David Adelman criticizes Nuggets’ first-half performance despite win appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Bucks Reacts Survey Results: Half of fans’ feelings about the team have changed, half haven’t
A recent Brew Hoop poll reveals that after a 2-3 preseason, 48% of Milwaukee Bucks fans feel their optimism is unchanged, 38% say it has waned, and only 14% feel more hopeful. Comments highlight concerns about key players like Ware and Jaquez Jr., while noting promising performances from newcomers Burries, Ament and Jakucionis. The consensus points to a “wash” in the preseason, with many fans viewing the campaign as a retool year and waiting for roster moves to shape the team’s identity.
Chet Holmgren has wasted no time justifying Sam Presti's offseason decision-making
OKC Thunder big man Chet Holmgren was the talk of the offseason, but he has quickly put that noise to rest.
Thunder waive Otega Oweh
The Oklahoma City Thunder have waived guard Otega Oweh, creating an available two-way roster spot for the addition of Micah Peavy. The move comes after Oweh suffered a ruptured right Achilles tendon during the preseason, an injury that will keep him sidelined for the entire 2026-27 NBA campaign. With Oweh unable to contribute this season, […] The post Thunder waive Otega Oweh appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Thunder Sign Micah Peavy To Two-Way Deal
The Oklahoma City Thunder officially sign free‑agent wing Micah Peavy to a two‑way contract, waiving Otega Oweh to open a roster spot. Peavy, the 40th overall pick in the 2025 draft, posted 4.3 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.0 assist in 61 games for the New Orleans Pelicans last season and is known for his defense (0.7 steals per game). After being waived by Memphis, he joins former Georgetown teammate Thomas Sorber in OKC. Peavy, a 6‑7 guard/forward who averaged 17.2 points and a Big East‑best 2.3 steals at Georgetown, entered training camp with an ankle sprain.
Clippers vs Thunder Preview: Questions Before Sunday’s Matchup
The LA Clippers head to Oklahoma City on Oct. 25 for the season’s first clash with the 2‑0 Thunder, who aim to go 3‑0. The Clippers are shorthanded, missing five rotation players—including Brandon Ingram, Bradley Beal and Max Strus—while Darius Garland carries the scoring load (28.0 ppg). Oklahoma City leans on Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander (24.5 ppg) and Chet Holmgren (12.0 rpg, a block leader). The Thunder’s interior defense (9.5 blocks per game) meets a high‑scoring Clippers offense that turns the ball over 21 times per game. With the Thunder’s unbeaten run on the line and the Clippers testing a depleted roster, the matchup promises a battle of defense versus firepower.
Nuggets better hope opening-night offensive disaster was a blip on the radar
The Denver Nuggets fell flat in their season opener against the Thunder, putting up just 84 points. Is it time to panic about the offense already?
Cavaliers' brutal 11-game stretch will test championship hopes immediately
The Cavaliers face Minnesota, Oklahoma City twice, Philadelphia and the Knicks twice in a brutal 11-game stretch that could leave them near .500.
Thunder waive rookie after season-ending injury
Otega Oweh’s first NBA season ended before it could begin. Now the Thunder have waived him to make room for another young wing. Oklahoma City announced the move Saturday, opening a two-way spot after agreeing to terms with Micah Peavy. Oweh, 23, ruptured his right Achilles tendon during an October 12 preseason victory over the […] The post Thunder waive rookie after season-ending injury appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Thunder Waive Otega Oweh
The Oklahoma City Thunder waive 23‑year‑old two‑way guard Otega Oweh, the 41st overall pick from Kentucky who posted 18.6 points per game as a senior and hit a memorable NCAA tournament buzzer‑beater. Oweh suffered a season‑ending Achilles rupture on Oct. 12 during a preseason win over Indiana and underwent surgery ten days later. The move clears a two‑way roster spot for Micah Peavy, a 2025 second‑round pick who recently signed a two‑way deal after a stint with the Pelicans.
Thunder are quickly proving why they rightly are title favorites
The Thunder entered the year as co-title favorites, and they are showing everyone why in the first two games of the season.
Highlights: Victor Wembanyama bounces back in photo finish versus Rockets
Victor Wembanyama leads a comeback as the San Antonio Spurs fall 114-110 to the Houston Rockets in a dramatic photo‑finish on Oct. 23 at Austin's Moody Center. After trailing by as many as 11 points, Wemby posts a 25‑point, 13‑rebound double‑double, while Fred VanVleet nails a buzzer‑beating three to cut the deficit before halftime. The Rockets dominate the fourth quarter with Alperen Sengun in the post, but a final layup by Wemby is blocked by Amen Thompson with five seconds left. Highlights include Wemby’s dunks, Stephon Castle’s 15‑point effort, De’Aaron Fox’s 19 points and nine assists, and Dylan Harper’s 20 points in his second start. The Spurs aim to rebound against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's rough night was exactly what the Thunder needed
OKC Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a clunker on Thursday, and it might have been the best thing for his team.
Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Dallas Mavericks
The Spurs, 0-2 after close losses to the Thunder and Rockets, aim to snap their skid against a shorthanded Dallas Mavericks (1-1) on Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. CT. With key injuries on both sides—Tobias Harris and Jayden Quaintance out for San Antonio, and Cooper Flagg, Santi Aldama, Tarik Biberović and Dereck Lively sidelined for Dallas—the spotlight falls on Victor Wembanyama’s potential MVP night and Kyrie Irving’s scoring load. Coach Dusty May expects the Spurs to exploit Dallas’s missing interior help and contain Irving, who averages over 22 points versus San Antonio. A win could give the Spurs their first victory of the season.
Spurs lose heartbreaker to Rockets in Austin, fall to 0-2
The San Antonio Spurs fall to 0-2 after a 114–110 loss to the Houston Rockets in Austin on Oct. 23. Victor Wembanyama rebounds with 25 points, 13 rebounds and two blocks, but his final shot is denied by Amen Thompson’s game‑sealing block. De’Aaron Fox adds 19 points and nine assists for the Spurs, while Alperen Şengün leads the Rockets with 29 points and 7 rebounds; Kevin Durant and Thompson each contribute 20. Coach Mitch Johnson praises the team’s effort but notes defensive lapses. The Spurs aim to adjust lineups as the season progresses.
Victor Wembanyama shows off insane athleticism on putback slam dunk
There is a lot on Victor Wembanyama’s shoulders now that the season begins. The San Antonio Spurs lost their season opener to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 116-104. Therefore, the premonition that Wembanyama will come out hot is premature for now. On Friday, the Spurs took on the Houston Rockets. At the start of the game, […] The post Victor Wembanyama shows off insane athleticism on putback slam dunk appeared first on ClutchPoints .
How Thunder’s Chet Holmgren put NBA on notice after Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic duels
OKLAHOMA CITY — The first week of the 2026-27 NBA season held no punches, with marquee matchups between Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs and Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, and Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren passed the test with flying colors. Holmgren held Wembanyama to 12 points on Opening Night, as […] The post How Thunder’s Chet Holmgren put NBA on notice after Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic duels appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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