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May 9, 2026
Remaining out for Game 3
The Thunder list Williams (hamstring) out Saturday against the Lakers in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Analysis
Williams will miss his fifth straight playoff game due to a left hamstring strain after sustaining the injury in Game 2 of the Thunder's first-round series versus the Suns. The 24-year-old had been limited to just 33 appearances during the regular season, missing time due to a pair of wrist surgeries along with a pair of right hamstring strains. If Oklahoma City is able to win Saturday and push its series lead to 3-0, the Thunder could continue to hold Williams out for Game 4 with the aim of ensuring he's closer to full health for the start of the Western Conference Finals.
May 6, 2026
Listed out for Game 2
Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Lakers on Thursday.
Analysis
Williams is considered week-to-week with a left hamstring strain. The star forward can be tentatively considered doubtful for Game 3 on Saturday, when the series moves to Los Angeles.
May 4, 2026
Officially ruled out for Game 1
Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Lakers on Tuesday.
Analysis
Head coach Mark Daigneault said Monday that Williams is week-to-week after suffering a Grade 1 left hamstring strain in Oklahoma City's win over Phoenix on April 22. The star forward can be considered doubtful for future contests until the Thunder offer another update on his progress. In the meantime, Ajay Mitchell and Cason Wallace will likely see increased minutes.
May 4, 2026
Remains week-to-week
Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said Monday that Williams (hamstring) remains week-to-week, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Analysis
"He's progressing according to plan," Daigneault said. "In terms of timeline, we're not going to release that. We'll continue to let you guys know on a week-to-week basis." Williams' status for Game 1 against the Lakers appears to be doubtful at best, but more clarity will be known when the Thunder release their injury report Monday evening.
