Thunder's Jalen Williams Suffers Left Leg Injury, Averaging 17.1 Points Before Stretcher Exit
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 26
Thunder's Jalen Williams Suffers Left Leg Injury, Averaging 17.1 Points Before Stretcher Exit
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 26
Summary
Jalen Williams was stretchered off in the second half against the Clippers after landing awkwardly on a shot attempt and trapping his left foot and ankle underneath him.
Oklahoma City had not disclosed the exact diagnosis, but the visible leg and ankle damage prompted immediate treatment on the floor before Williams was wheeled out with a thumbs-up to chanting fans.
The injury threatens to derail the fifth season of one of the Thunder's main stars, who averaged 17.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 5.5 assists in 33 games last year.
Oklahoma City still beat Los Angeles to stay undefeated, but the roster took another hit after starting guard Cason Wallace left earlier with a left shoulder injury.
The setback follows a 2025-26 campaign in which Williams already battled wrist and hamstring injuries, leaving Alex Caruso and Jared McCain as likely immediate replacements.