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23. April 2026
Out at least one week
Williams is considered week-to-week with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
Analyse
The star forward exited Wednesday's Game 2 win over the Suns in the third quarter due to an apparent left hamstring injury, and an MRI has diagnosed him with a strain. The timeline for a return likely rules Williams out for Oklahoma City's next three postseason games in this first-round series, though the Thunder could buy him more time to recover if they're able to sweep the Suns. Meanwhile, Isaiah Joe, Cason Wallace and Ajay Mitchell will all be asked to step up in Williams' stead.
23. April 2026
Undergoing MRI on hamstring
ESPN's Shams Charania reported Thursday on NBA Today that Williams is undergoing an MRI on his hamstring.
Analyse
Williams departed Wednesday's Game 2 win over the Suns in the third quarter due to an apparent left hamstring injury, and the Thunder are awaiting word on the severity of the issue. The star forward has been plagued by multiple hamstring problems in 2025-26, resulting in multiple extended absences, so Oklahoma City will be hoping Williams is dealing only with soreness as opposed to another strain.
23. April 2026
Exits early Wednesday
Williams exited Wednesday's 120-107 Game 2 win over the Suns in the third quarter and did not return due to an apparent left hamstring injury, finishing with 19 points (7-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), four assists, one rebound and one steal in 23 minutes.
Analyse
Williams grabbed at his left hamstring after missing a layup and checked out with 5:53 remaining in the third quarter. Head coach Mark Daigneault said postgame that the team thinks the star forward aggravated his left hamstring, and he will be evaluated over the next couple of days, per Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com. Williams' next opportunity to play will come in Saturday's Game 3 in Phoenix. If he's forced to miss time, Ajay Mitchell and Cason Wallace would likely see increased playing time.
23. April 2026
Exits to locker room
Williams exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Wednesday's Game 2 against the Suns due to an apparent left hamstring injury, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Analyse
Williams missed a layup and was seen grabbing at his left hamstring before eventually checking out. He was briefly evaluated on the bench before making his way to the locker room. The star forward can be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.
20. April 2026
Delivers full line in Game 1 win
Williams ended with 22 points (9-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 29 minutes during Sunday's 119-84 victory over Phoenix in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Analyse
Williams put together an impressive stat line, getting it done on both ends of the floor. After injuries limited Williams to just 33 appearances during the regular season, the Thunder had to be encouraged to see the star forward in top form for the start of their postseason run.
18. April 2026
Not listed on report for Sunday
Williams (hamstring) isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's Game 1 against Phoenix.
Analyse
Williams sat out the Thunder's last two regular-season games due to right hamstring injury management but is ready for the start of the playoffs. The star forward averaged 16.6 points, 6.2 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 27.4 minutes per game over his final five regular-season appearances.