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Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein gave his All-Star forward Jalen Williams his flowers before facing the Kings at the Paycom Center. While Aaron Wiggins provided the keys to beating the Kings, Hartenstein congratulated Williams for earning his first career All-Star selection. Before facing the Kings, Hartenstein discussed Williams’ two-way game for the Thunder this […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams had his right wrist wrapped throughout his media availability after Wednesday’s 116-109 loss to the Golden State Warriors. Williams responded to the high expectations bestowed upon him after a reporter asked him about his right wrist. Jalen is ruled out for Oklahoma City’s matchup against the Sacramento Kings on […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams, in his third NBA season, has adapted to the expectations set forth for himself and his team. After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 52 points in the loss to the Golden State Warriors, discussed what it’s like adjusting to the lofty expectations that come with leading the Western Conference (37-9) with […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams was named an All-Star reserve for next month’s All-Star Game. It’s the first selection of his career. Williams discussed potentially becoming a 2025 All-Star. Then, he was officially named to the Western All-Star, alongside Los Angeles Lakers’ Anthony Davis, Memphis Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson, Houston Rockets’ Alperen Sengun, and San […]

Jalen Williams has made a name for himself as one of the NBA’s most stylish players, turning heads with his tunnel fits and streetwear choices. Now, the Oklahoma City Thunder forward is giving fans a chance to own pieces from his personal wardrobe, per Depop. On January 29 at 3:00 PM ET, Williams launched a […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder rebounded from their Thursday night loss to the Dallas Mavericks by defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 118-108 on Sunday, January 26. The game also marked Isaiah Hartenstein’s return to the court after missing the Thunder’s previous five matchups. The Thunder’s MVP candidate, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, powered the team with […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault addressed forward Jalen Williams’ recent free-throw shooting margin before an upcoming tw0-game road trip. After Williams discussed his recovery from a hip injury, Daigneault complimented his starting forward for putting in the work that’s led to Jalen heading to the free-throw line more often. After going 6-for-7 from […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams missed his first game of the regular season and addressed his hip injury during his media availability after a recent win. The Thunder defeated the Brooklyn Nets 127-101 on Sunday before Williams watched Shai Gilgeous-Alexander score 54 points, setting a new career-high in a 123-114 victory against the Utah […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After beating the Utah Jazz 123-114, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams reacted to All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s career-high 54-point performance. Amid Gilgeous-Alexander approaching the 50-point plateau in the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s win, Williams revealed he expected his teammate to reach his new career high. When Gilgeous-Alexander reached 41 midway through the […]

The Utah Jazz visit the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. Jalen Williams, who is listed as questionable on the injury report, and is dealing with a strained right hip after missing the Thunder’s 127-101 win against the Brooklyn Nets. Here’s everything we know about his injury and his playing status vs. the Jazz. *Watch […]

Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a 20-point deficit in a 106-98 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Head coach Mark Daigneault delivered his honest take on the loss before Williams talked about facing the Mavericks’ defense without All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the floor. Gilgeous-Alexander was ruled out during pregame due to a sore […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams noticed a difference in his team’s approach against the Cleveland Cavaliers. After a 129-122 Thunder loss to the Cavs snapped a 15-game win streak, Oklahoma City dominated its opponent eight days later at the Paycom Center in a 134-114 victory where Cleveland never stood a chance. […]

After Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder withstood a 38-29 third quarter from the Philadelphia 76ers that sliced their lead to six points (87-81), they fended off their opponent in the final frame. The Thunder kept the 76ers at bay in the final frame, outscoring them 31-21 to secure a 118-102 win. However, against […]

As the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, they look to solidify their place at the top of the Western Conference. Though Thunder star Jalen Williams has spoken about being an All-Star, he also gives an interesting idea about the criteria for Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) and how the […]

After beating the Washington Wizards 136-95, Oklahoma City All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Thunder forward Jalen Williams discussed the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. Gilgeous-Alexander endorsed Williams for his first nod, while Jalen had a surprising take on potentially making his first appearance. The 2025 All-Star Game will be played in San Francisco, 49 miles from Santa […]

While Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said it’s too soon for MVP talk, he took an opportunity to explain why Jalen Williams is an All-Star. Gilgeous-Alexander recently campaigned for Jalen Williams’ selection, campaigning for his teammate while pointing out the proof in Oklahoma City’s dominating 2024-25 campaign. For Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder have not been […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder saw their 15-game winning streak come to an end in a 129-122 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a historic matchup at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Wednesday. The game marked the first time two teams entered a contest on such lengthy win streaks — 15 games for Oklahoma City and 10 […]

It is not often that teams have to deal with two players with the same name, but the Oklahoma City Thunder have managed that problem for the past three years. Jalen Williams and Jaylin Williams have caused a lot of confusion over the years, which caught up with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. For […]

After beating the New York Knicks 117-107, extending their historic winning streak to 14 straight, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made his All-Star Game pitch for Jalen Williams. While leading their team atop the Western Conference for most of the season, Gilgeous-Alexander and Williams guided the Thunder to 14 straight. After the win, Shai […]

MVP favorite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and a vivacious roster are determined to be the greatest Oklahoma City Thunder team ever assembled. Fans anxiously hope that Thursday’s history-clinching victory over the Los Angeles Clippers is just an appetizer of the unprecedented success to come this season. The Thunder overcame a four-point deficit at halftime and treated the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams says his teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to strengthen his case for Most Valuable Player following a 130-106 win against the Memphis Grizzlies. After tying his career-high 45 points in a 120-105 win against the Indiana Pacers, Gilgeous-Alexander was praised by head coach Mark Daigneault. Then, he turned in another […]

As the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Indiana Pacers Thursday night, it was led by a sensational performance from star point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The guard would receive praise from such as his Thunder teammate Chet Holmgren and especially from his head coach Mark Daigneault as he spoke about the outing after the game. Gilgeous-alexander […]

After Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Washington Wizards 123-105, the starting forward talked about his impulsive donation to a local Goodwill thrift store in Oklahoma City. Back home following perhaps the Thunder’s most brutal traveling schedule of 2024-25, Williams donated pairs of his sneakers to the community. Talks about Williams’ donations, […]

Amidst losing the NBA Cup finals against the Milwaukee Bucks, Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder returned to a brutal stretch in their regular-season schedule. Starting with a four-game west-coast road trip on November 25 to the two-game stretch in Florida, topped by Thunder winning back-to-back games against the Magic and Heat, is a […]

The Jalen Williams and the OKC Thunder have been having themselves a week. First, they flew out to Las Vegas to take part in the NBA Cup Championship game, losing a weird one to the Milwaukee Bucks 81-97. Then, they shipped off to Orlando for a 105-99 win over the always-tricky Orlando Magic before finally […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams is excited for his teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s new shoe release. Earlier this year, Gilgeous-Alexander hinted at a signature shoe with Converse, the company he inked an endorsement deal with after the 2019-20 campaign after a brief stint with Nike. His first signature sneakers dropped on August 14. However, after […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault expressed his frustration with NBA officials and Jalen Williams after the Thunder beat the Orlando Magic 105-99. Despite scoring 11 points on 5-of-15 attempts, Williams didn’t earn a single free throw in Thursday’s win. After the game, he expressed his frustration after Daigneault’s initial comments. “It’s very frustrating. I […]

Mark Daigneault, Jalen Williams, and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Orlando Magic 105-99 despite not the two taking a single free-throw shot attempt, as the Thunder head coach pointed out after the win. After their All-Star  Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished his walk-off interview, Daigneault made strong remarks about Williams’ continuous struggles to make consistent trips […]

With how the Oklahoma City Thunder looked on offense against the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Cup Championship Game, it was easy for fans to facepalm in frustration. The Bucks’ defense ground the Thunder down on offense, giving the team a learning experience. However, even after the final buzzer, Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was lovingly […]

Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder lost the NBA Cup final to the Milwaukee Bucks 97-81. While head coach Mark Daigneault revealed an encouraging takeaway from losing, Williams expressed his honest disappointment. The Thunder were held to a season-low 81 points, including the fewest points scored in a single quarter (14) this season, as […]

In their first meeting, this season against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, Jalen Williams, and the Oklahoma City Thunder will face off in the NBA Cup final in Las Vegas. The Thunder and Bucks’ unofficial 83rd game of 2024-25 should be competitive between the two hottest teams from their respective conferences. During Williams’ media […]

After Jalen Williams, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and the Oklahoma City Thunder eliminated the Houston Rockets in a 111-96 win in the NBA Cup semifinal, the team’s two leading scorers remained reflective after the game. All-Star Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a “best in the world” take, and Williams talked about his experience sharing the floor with 2024’s runner-up for […]

After Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Houston Rockets 111-96 in the NBA Cup semifinals, eliminating the Rockets, Williams opened up about facing the Milwaukee Bucks in the final. In the association’s second mid-season tournament, head coach Mark Daigneault expects to see both teams’ fastballs in Tuesday’s matchup. During his media availability postgame, […]

Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder carry a unique tradition unlike anything the NBA has seen. After making his debut, Thunder veteran Alex Caurso barked during his walk-off interview. Three weeks later, their center Isaiah Hartenstein barked during his postgame interview, surrounded by his new teammates. Williams, or JDub as he’s often referred to, […]

Jalen Williams’ ascension has been a fun one to watch for Oklahoma City Thunder fans, but how good really is the third-year OKC player? Well, former NBA player Jeff Teague is willing to say he is on the same level as NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown. Teague, in praising Williams, compared the Santa Clara product […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams is a first-time All-Star candidate in 2024-25 but ended up on a different list on social media. After Williams reminded reporters of his growing potential, the Thunder captured their third consecutive win in a 119-109 victory against the New Orleans Pelicans. Then, in a post intended to demonstrate NBA […]

Despite posting All-Star-caliber production, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams strives to improve. In a game in which the Thunder held a 30-point lead in their 119-109 victory against the New Orleans Pelicans, Williams was disappointed in his and Oklahoma City’s performance in the second half. The Pelicans outscored OKC 58-42 after halftime. Fortunately, a 20-5 […]

It’s hard to believe Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams is only in his third NBA season. After ascending to averaging nearly 20+ points in 2023-24, he crossed that threshold this season (21.7) while averaging career highs in rebounds (6.1), assists (5.0), steals (2.0), and blocks (0.9) per game. Still, Williams talked about his personal […]

Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder dedicate their NBA Cup run to Jaylin Williams. Williams is nursing a hamstring injury but has his eyes on the potential $514,971 bonus given to each championship team player. While discussing the NBA Cup’s championship bonus, a reporter asked Jalen what he would do with his cut. Willams […]