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Oklahoma City Thunder News / TCU Horned Frogs on SI / June 5

Former TCU Basketball Player Kenrich Williams To Play For NBA Title

The 2024-25 athletic season ended last week for TCU, but one Horned Frog is still playing for a championship. Former TCU basketball standout Kenrich Williams (or "Kenny Hustle") and the Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals for the right to hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy.

NBA News / The Lead / June 3

NBA Finals Preview: How do Pacers Fare Against Versatile Thunder?

The 2025 NBA Finals matchup is set: The West’s No. 1 seed, the Oklahoma City Thunder, will take on the East’s No. 4 seed, the Indiana Pacers. One of the

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / May 23

Thunder Back On Top With All-NBA Selections

It has been years since the Thunder have had multiple All-NBA teams. The last time was in 2019, with Paul George making the first team and Russell Westbrook making the third team.

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NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 13

OKC Thunder's Jaylin Williams Explains Success and 'Luck' Guarding Nikola Jokic

It's physically impossible to completely shut down Nikola Jokic, he is a multi-time MVP for a reason. Even when he's struggling, he's still one of the most impactful players in the world.

NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 13

Key Player Ruled Out In Thunder vs Pelicans

Matching up for the final game of the regular season, the result of Sunday's contest does not affect either the New Orleans Pelicans or Oklahoma City Thunder.

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.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 12

Why Kenrich Williams is OKC Thunder’s Secret Weapon in the Postseason

Over the last few weeks of the season, it has been abundantly clear that Oklahoma City has so many players that can make an impact on any given night. This team has had so many players explode for huge performances over the season, and Friday evening was just another example.

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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 27

Thunder lose Alex Caruso, Jaylin Williams to injuries in Grizzlies clash

The Oklahoma City Thunder hosted the Memphis Grizzlies in a battle of Western Conference supremacy on Thursday night. In what turned out to be a wild, back-and-forth game, the Thunder ultimately prevailed, 125-104.

NBA News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / March 27

Multiple Key Players Ruled Out With Injury in Grizzlies-Thunder

On Thursday night, the Memphis Grizzlies faced off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in a game that felt promising, but then ended in a 122-102 blowout.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / The Lead / March 25

Jaylin Williams Needs To Be in OKC’s Playoff Rotation

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been on a roll recently despite several players’ injuries. Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, Luguentz Dort, and Cason Wallace have all missed games. However, 6-foot-9 forward Jaylin Williams has stepped up when needed most.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / LWOSports.com / March 24

Thunder Player Of The Week 22: Clinching The Top Seed

The Oklahoma City Thunder are 59-12 through twenty-two weeks of action. They went through another week undefeated, going 3-0. The Thunder have already surpassed last year’s win total (57) and clinched the No.1 seed in the Western Conference with 11 games remaining.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 23

Thunder center Jaylin Williams’ new offensive weapon draws Hakeem Olajuwon take

In a blowout win on Friday, the Oklahoma City Thunder center Jaylin Williams helped extend their winning streak to five by beating the Charlotte Hornets 141-106.

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.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / March 20

Stiles Points: Jaylin Williams 3-Point Shooting Can Prove Big in Playoffs

At the 10:04 mark Jaylin Williams hit a no-dip corner 3 to spark a 76ers timeout as the Oklahoma City Thunder capped off a 10-0 that effectively ended the game as the Philadelphia 76ers in name only had no answers for the shorthanded Thunder.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / March 19

Jaylin Williams Notches Second Career Triple Double vs. 76ers

Wednesday night's game was lackluster on paper. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Philadelphia 76ers each went into the contest short handed inside the Paycom Center.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 8

How Thunder teammates pushed Jaylin Williams toward his first triple-double

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder center Jaylin Williams recorded his first triple-double in a 107-89 win against the Portland Trail Blazers. After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander called himself lucky to have Williams as a teammate, Jaylin demonstrated his talent on a night his team was shorthanded.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 24

Thunder’s Jaylin Williams reveals hilarious Mark Daigneault pre draft story

Oklahoma City Thunder center Jaylin Williams shared a funny anecdote that he and head coach Mark Daigneault still laugh about today. Before the Thunder secured a win on Daigneault’s birthday on Sunday, Williams revealed he didn’t know who Oklahoma City’s head coach was throughout his pre-draft workout in 2022.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 26

Jaylin Williams opens up about his relationship with Thunder rookie

Oklahoma City Thunder center Jaylin Williams suffered a hamstring injury in training camp, delaying his 2024-25 campaign before making his regular-season debut in a 123-105 win against the Washington Wizards on December 23.

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.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / October 30

Thunder's Williams to miss extended time with strained hamstring

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.

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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.

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