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On YouTubeOklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 9
OKC Thunder Need Jaylin Williams to Step Up in NBA Cup
Oklahoma City is gearing up for its first matchup of the NBA Cup knockout rounds, and it will need one of its role players to step up to win the in-season tournament this time around.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / November 29
Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein will be reevaluated in 10-14 days
Center Isaiah Hartenstein has been diagnosed with a right soleus strain and will be reevaluated in 10-14 days.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / October 22
Jalen Williams’ Injury Opens Up Major Flaws for Oklahoma City
The Oklahoma City Thunder received their championship rings and raised their first-ever championship banner on Tuesday. They also endured a promising Opening Night clash with the Houston Rockets.
The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to average at least 20 points-per-game can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 22
Ranking the 2025 NBA rookie extensions
All NBA rookie extensions for players drafted in 2022 had to be completed by the Monday before the start of the 2025-26 season. Five more got done in the final days, plus another two for draftees from 2020 and 2023. Here's our ranking of the best of the rookie extensions signed this offseason.
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 7
Jaylin Williams Sticks Out In Opening Preseason Stretch
The Oklahoma City Thunder have started their preseason 1-1 after a win against the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday and a loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Monday.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 4
Jaylin Williams Expresses Gratitude Toward NBA Hall-of-Famer
As the late, great Boston Celtic Bill Russell's jersey no. 6 was retired upon his death back in the summer of 2022 at 88-years old, no player in the NBA would ever be issued the number from that point on.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 3
Why Jaylin Williams’ New OKC Thunder Contract is Special for Both Parties
This summer, the Thunder kept things quiet on the external front. And after winning an NBA championship, it was somewhat obvious that’s the direction they’d go.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / October 2
Jaylin Williams Ready for More Action in 2025-26
Jaylin Williams‘ season with OKC seems to have more hype as he seeks to elevate his role in their title defense campaign. The 2025-26 season requires all hands on deck for the Thunder, and Williams is no exception to that.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 1
Could OKC Thunder's Jaylin Williams See an Expanded Role this Season?
Jaylin Williams will be the last player in NBA history to wear No. 6 on his jersey after the NBA retired the number league-wide as a tribute to basketball legend Bill Russell.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 21
Jalen Williams' Alma Mater Holds Celebration for OKC Thunder Star
The past few weeks have been big for Oklahoma City's Jalen Williams. To cap off a summer that saw Williams score 40 points in an NBA Finals game en route to winning the title, the 24-year-old visited China for a handful of addidas basketball events and graced the cover of SLAM Magazine No.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 13
OKC Thunder's Jaylin Williams Could be in for Career Year
Oklahoma City is looking to compete for another championship next season, and one overlooked player could be massive. Last season, the Thunder secured their first NBA title, running out a double-big lineup of Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein throughout the postseason.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 17
OKC Thunder’s Kenrich Williams Given Keys to Hometown City of Waco
Oklahoma City’s first ever NBA championship had the entire city on fire with pride and excitement. Thunder fans have always taken great pride in the team, the city’s only professional sports team, but after the Finals victory it was taken to a whole new level.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 13
adidas China trip continues for Jalen Williams With Fan Engagement Event
What a year it has been for the Oklahoma City Thunder. After rattling off 68 wins in the regular season, to the tune of a historic point differential, the best cross-conference record in NBA history, and the best record in the entire league en route to the team's first NBA Championship in June over the Indiana Pacers.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 9
OKC Thunder 2024-25 Season in Review: Jaylin Williams
Third-year forward-center Jaylin Williams played 784 minutes throughout 47 regular-season appearances (nine starts) and 141 minutes in 17 playoff games, providing crucial frontcourt depth behind starters Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 5
How Jaylin Williams Carved Out a Long Term Role for OKC Thunder
From the moment he stepped foot in Oklahoma City, Jaylin Williams has forced his way into fitting in. Whatever the Thunder have needed over the years, Williams has stepped in without a problem.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 1
Jaylin Williams Becoming More Valuable for OKC Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder are running back their championship core, and one player’s importance is only growing. It didn’t take long for Jaylin Williams to turn into a fan favorite in Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Total Apex Sports / June 29
Jaylin Williams Contract Extension Update
Jaylin Williams has signed a multi-year contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, the same day as his 23rd birthday. Williams, 23, averaged 5.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game, along with a 43.9% field goal percentage, during the 2024-25 NBA season.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / June 29
Report: Thunder, C/F Jaylin Williams agree to 3-year extension
The NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder have taken the first step toward keeping their roster together, agreeing with center/forward Jaylin Williams on a three-year, $24 million contract extension, ESPN reported Sunday.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / June 23
Two Thunder players finally taste beer
Jalen Williams and Jaylin Williams share more than just initials; both had refrained from drinking beer until Sunday night.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / April 12
Williams' achieves mark that Shaq couldn't reach in storied career
OKLAHOMA CITY — Thunder forward Jaylin Williams has put on a show of late and is quickly becoming one of the top Razorback players in the NBA. Shaquille O'Neal never posted a triple-double, Dirk Nowitzki never recorded it and fellow teammate Shai Gilgeous Alexander has yet to produce one either given his extra five seasons in the league.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 12
Unexpected NBA player pulls off sick self-oop off the glass
Oklahoma City Thunder big man Jaylin Williams had a game to remember Friday against the Utah Jazz. With the Thunder having already secured the best record in the NBA, the team was able to rest its starters versus the Jazz at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / March 21
Thunder's Jaylin Williams looks to keep buzz going vs. Hornets
The Oklahoma City Thunder's Jaylin Williams might not get the attention that his teammate Jalen Williams receives. But the third-year interior presence has opened some eyes of late with two triple-doubles over his last six games.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / December 22
Thunder forward ready to make season debut vs. Wizards
Thunder forward Jaylin Williams is available to make his season debut on Monday.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / October 30, 2024
Thunder's Jaylin Williams to miss extended time with strained hamstring
Jaylin Williams irritated his strained right hamstring during a workout on Tuesday, the Oklahoma City Thunder announced. The third-year big man will have his condition reevaluated in four to six weeks.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / May 24, 2024
Next steps for Thunder: To-do list isn't lengthy for this Finals contender
The postseason loss to Dallas showcased minor holes on OKC's roster, so the Thunder must make moves on the edges to set themselves up for a Finals run.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 18, 2024
Watch: Thunder go on 24-6 run to close out first half of Game 6 vs. Mavericks
In a must-win situation, the Oklahoma City Thunder have shown up to play in Game 6 against the Dallas Mavericks.
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