The outlook of Oklahoma City's 2026-27 campaign changed just three games into the NBA season. After taking down the San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets by double figures to start the year, the Thunder lost two starters for a significant amount of time, and potentially the entire season.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell led his team to a 125-114 win over the Phoenix Suns. In the same game, Cason Wallace suffered a torn left shoulder against the LA Clippers; things got worse. Jalen Williams was carted off the court with a torn fibula and a dislocated left ankle.
The 2026-27 NBA season began one week ago, and injuries are already affecting the Oklahoma City Thunder. They are an unavoidable part of basketball, ranging from day-to-day absences to season-ending setbacks.
The Oklahoma City Thunder will be facing the Dallas Mavericks, and it’s hard to tell who will be available to play for them. Over the last few games, the Thunder have lost several of their key players to injuries, and there’s no telling if they’ll be back for the rest of the 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.
Are the banged-up Oklahoma City Thunder eyeing a reunion with former NBA Most Valuable Player Russell Westbrook? Not really, according to Thunder general manager Sam Presti.
Jalen Williams went down bad during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers after the star forward fractured his left fibula and dislocated his left ankle during the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 108-101 win over the Clippers on Sunday.
Things have gone from bad to worse for the Oklahoma City Thunder, who even after two major injuries to starters, now see new additions on their injury report.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are going through a challenging stretch after Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace suffered major injuries, possibly sidelining them for the remainder of the season.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander already has two straight MVP awards. The Thunder’s injury report is giving him plenty of opportunities to demonstrate why. Oklahoma City improved to 4-0 with Monday’s win over the Suns, despite losing Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace to injuries that will sideline them for months.
Oklahoma City is dealing with a myriad of injuries to begin the season, and its leader has to continue his greatness to keep the team afloat. On Sunday night, disaster struck for the Thunder, as they lost Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace to injuries.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been urged to consider trading for Ty Jerome, as injuries to Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace have had a major impact on their rotation.
After Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti confirmed Cason Wallace will undergo surgery for a torn left shoulder labrum, he couldn’t offer a timetable for his return from injury.
After Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti confirmed Jalen Williams’ season-ending surgery to repair a fractured fibula and a dislocated ankle, Jaylin Williams revealed he stayed up late chatting with his teammate.
On Sunday, October 25, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams suffered a devastating injury when he fractured his leg and dislocated his ankle after taking a hard spill on a Kris Dunn flagrant foul against the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Oklahoma City Thunder were already testing the limits of their luck last season, and just four games into 2026-27, the injury bug hit them with a sledgehammer.
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The Thunder need help after losing two starters to injuries. Naturally, someone asked Sam Presti about a familiar name. As in, Russell Westbrook. With Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace facing lengthy absences, Oklahoma City’s general manager was asked whether he would consider calling Westbrook out of retirement.
Ajay Mitchell scored 30 to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 125-114 home win over the Phoenix Suns a day after the Thunder lost a pair of starters to long-term injuries.
The Thunder have spent years collecting draft picks for a moment when they might need them. Losing two starters in one night would seem to qualify. That doesn’t mean Sam Presti needs to make a trade by breakfast.
Oklahoma City suffered injuries to both Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace in Sunday's win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Both looked like serious injuries, and the extent of both injuries was revealed on Monday.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are at home Monday night as they host the Phoenix Suns in a Western Conference matchup. Oklahoma City enters Monday’s game with a 3-0 record after defeating the Los Angeles Clippers at home Sunday night.
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.
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.