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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Was Holding Back Tears In Emotional Reaction To Jalen Williams’ Scary Injury

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder were stunned by Jalen Williams’ injury tonight. The former All-Star has likely fractured a bone and is expected to be out for several months after dislocating his left ankle following a scary fall in the fourth quarter of tonight’s win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

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Thunder’s Alex Caruso keeps it 100 about Jalen Williams’ devastating injury

OKLAHOMA CITY — Veteran guard Alex Caruso reacted to Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams’ devastating left ankle injury in Sunday’s 108-101 win against the LA Clippers.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / October 26

Jalen Williams’ devastating injury left Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in tears

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander could not contain his emotions Sunday after seeing his longtime Oklahoma City Thunder costar suffer a gruesome injury. Thunder swingman Jalen Williams went down with a serious-looking leg injury late in the fourth quarter of his team’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers.

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Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?

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Thunder Around the Web

RAPID REACTION: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Leads Thunder Past Clippers 108-101, but Jalen Williams’ Injury Overshadows 3-0 Start · Heartland Sports

Thunder star Jalen Williams leaves on stretcher after gruesome leg injury vs. Clippers · CBSSports.com

OKC's Williams taken off with significant injury · ESPN

Oklahoma City Thunder News / EssentiallySports / October 26

'We’re Not Doing Great': Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Alex Caruso & More Break Silence After Jalen Williams’ Gruesome Injury

For the Oklahoma City Thunder, the final minute of the fourth quarter against the LA Clippers brought a moment no win or loss could overshadow. Jalen Williams went down with a frightening leg injury with just over a minute remaining and had to be stretchered off the floor, leaving his teammates visibly shaken.

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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

WNBA News

Valkyries regain home-court advantage in WNBA Finals Game 4 battle

WNBA Finals takeaways: Valkyries regain home-court advantage in defensive Game 4 battle

Angel Reese and Atlanta Dream help WNBA Finals make history

Fever undergo another major leadership change by parting ways with GM Amber Cox

Enes Kanter Freedom denied entry after refusing WNBA Finals suite

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Total Pro Sports / October 26

OKC Thunder Star Jalen Williams Suffers Gruesome Leg Break, Stretchered Off As Horrified Teammates Can’t Even Look

Jalen Williams looks set to miss the remainder of a very young 2026-27 NBA season after sustaining a gruesome injury on Sunday night. Williams played a career-low 33 games last season due to wrist and hamstring issues.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / October 25

Thunder outlast Clippers but trio of key players exit with injuries

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 108-101 home win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. Darius Garland led the Clippers with 16 points and 11 assists.

Jalen Williams News / Hoops Rumors / October 25

Jalen Williams Stretchered Off Court After Suffering Apparent Leg Injury

Jalen Williams’ effort to put last year’s injury-riddled season for the Thunder behind him ran into a scary setback on Sunday, as he took a hard fall in which his left ankle appeared to bend the wrong way, Clippers reporter Ohm Youngmisuk writes (via Twitter), though it was alternately described as a knee injury by Kurt Helin of NBC Sports.

Jalen Williams News / Larry Brown Sports / October 25

Jalen Williams leaves game in stretcher after gruesome leg injury

Jalen Williams suffered a gruesome injury Sunday in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The All-Star forward drove hard to the basket and took a hard fall with just over a minute left at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / October 25

Scary injury to Jalen Williams threatens to derail Thunder's season

The Oklahoma City Thunder may be the NBA team most equipped to deal with an injury to one of their stars. That doesn't make Jalen Williams' gruesome injury any easier to watch.

Williams leaves game in stretcher after gruesome leg injury

Joel Embiid's absence proves status as 76ers' most important player

Kawhi Leonard is already dealing with another injury

Pistons center Jalen Duren out at least two weeks

Tyrese Haliburton sending Pacers a message with risky decision

Lakers' Luka Doncic makes history with monster performance vs. Jazz

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 25

Thunder loses Jaylin Williams, Cason Wallace to injuries vs. Clippers

The Oklahoma City Thunder withstood the San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets to start the season. But OKC received its two earliest injuries Sunday against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Alex Caruso News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 25

Alex Caruso's Veteran Leadership Is On Full Display

The Thunder veteran has already played a key role in OKC’s success. The Oklahoma City Thunder are off to a great start this season, as they have taken down two projected top teams: the San Antonio Spurs and the Denver Nuggets.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Viral Sports News / October 24

Thunder Terminate Rookie Contract After Just 2 Games

The Oklahoma City Thunder have waived two-way guard Otega Oweh, clearing a roster spot after agreeing to terms with wing Micah Peavy on a two-way contract.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Lindy's Sports / October 24

Oklahoma City Thunder are the NBA's cream of the crop once again

We are only two games into the 2026-27 NBA season, but the Oklahoma City Thunder are already 2-0 with impressive wins over the San Antonio Spurs and the Denver Nuggets.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / October 23

Thunder, Micah Peavy Agree To Two-Way Deal

The Thunder and free agent wing Micah Peavy have agreed to a two-way contract, according to reports from Shams Charania of ESPN and Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter links).

Oklahoma City Thunder News / TWSN / October 23

The Oklahoma City Thunder Are Becoming a Nightmare for Elite NBA Centers

The Oklahoma City Thunder are not a team centers have wanted to face to start the 2026 NBA season so far. In their first game against the San Antonio Spurs, they held Victor Wembanyama to just 12 points.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / October 23

Thunder's SGA explains why he chose to sub out against Nuggets

Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander explains why he chose to sub out against Nuggets, ending notable streak

With two minutes left and three points to extend his streak, Oklahoma City led 93-76 with 1:43 left, and he asked Thunder coach Mark Daigneault to sub him out.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's record 20-point streak ends in Thunder's win over Nuggets

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Chet Holmgren News / HITC / October 23

Shaquille O'Neal tells Kenny Smith he'll 'knock' him out after Chet Holmgren interview

Shaquille O’Neal jokingly threatened Kenny Smith by saying he will knock him out after an interview with Chet Holmgren. The four-time NBA champion has predicted that OKC will win the Western Conference and the Finals this season, but he has sensed a potential issue.

Cason Wallace News / Stadium Rant / October 21

Cason Wallace Extension: Why The Thunder Are Paying $139 Million

The Cason Wallace extension gives the Oklahoma City Thunder five additional seasons with their All-Defensive guard for a reported $139 million. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the agreement Sunday, October 18, 2026, citing confirmation from Wallace’s agents.