Thunder forward undergoes procedure on right knee

Thunder forward Kenrich Williams underwent a successful arthroscopic debridement procedure on his right knee on Tuesday in New York, the team announced.

According to the Thunder, Williams will be reevaluated after the preseason. That means he’ll miss all of training camp and the preseason, and there’s certainly no guarantee he’ll be ready to go when the regular season gets underway.

Williams, 29, saw his playing time decline last season for the Thunder after averaging 22.0 minutes per game in his first three years in Oklahoma City. In 69 games in 2023-24, the 6-foot-6 wing averaged 4.7 points and 3.0 rebounds in just 14.9 minutes per contest.

A solid defender who has made 38.8% of his attempts from beyond the arc since joining the Thunder in 2020, Williams slid down the depth chart due to younger players like Jalen Williams, Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, and Cason Wallace taking on increased roles. Although Williams is still a quality depth piece for OKC, it likely won’t significantly impact the team’s rotation if he has to miss time this fall.

Williams is under contract for approximately $13.8M over the next two seasons, with the Thunder holding a $7.2M team option for 2026-27.