Thunder forward Jaylin Williams will not return to Sunday's game against the Clippers because of right wrist soreness. No further timeline beyond an Oct. 26 expected-return date on the injury report.
What happened
Jaylin Williams is out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Clippers with right wrist soreness. The injury report was updated at 8:37 PM ET on Oct. 25 and lists him as Out, with the injury described as wrist, arm, right. Nick Crain of SLAM reported that Williams won't return to the game. The report does not list a previous status for this entry. Earlier this month he was listed day-to-day with a heel issue on Oct. 6, and that designation was cleared on Oct. 19. The report lists an expected return date of Oct. 26. No further detail on the wrist has been announced.
What it means for the Thunder
Oklahoma City is 2-0, sits fifth in the standings and is on a two-game winning streak. Williams has played in both games, averaging 16.0 minutes, 4.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists. The Thunder are 2-0 with him and have not played a game without him yet. The next game after the Clippers has not been announced. Minutes without him would go to the rest of the rotation. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads at 35.4 minutes, followed by Jalen Williams (31.6), Chet Holmgren (29.2), Ajay Mitchell (22.9), Alex Caruso (22.1), Cason Wallace (21.6), Jared McCain (20.1) and Isaiah Hartenstein (20.1).
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Williams' status changes from Out. The report lists Oct. 26 as his expected return, but the team has not announced anything further on the wrist. The Thunder are also managing other absences. Cason Wallace is day-to-day with a left shoulder issue. Otega Oweh (right Achilles), Nikola Topic (back) and Thomas Sorber (right knee) are all listed as out. Oklahoma City's next game after the Clippers is not announced.
Is Jaylin Williams playing the next game after the Clippers?
Not announced. He is listed as Out after leaving Sunday's game against the Clippers with right wrist soreness, and the next game is not in the schedule yet.
When will Jaylin Williams be back?
The injury report lists an expected return of Oct. 26. The team has not announced a firm timeline, and he is currently listed as Out.