Jalen Williams will suit up for the Thunder in Monday’s game against the Sixers, Shams Charania reports for ESPN (via Twitter).
Williams has appeared in just 26 games for Oklahoma City this season while recovering from a hamstring injury. His last appearance came in a win over the Suns on February 11.
Perhaps because of the injuries, the All-NBA forward has struggled to find his rhythm this season, averaging 17.5 points per game, his lowest since his rookie year, while shooting a personal-worst 31.3% from three. However, he is dishing out a career-high 5.4 assists.
The Thunder’s starting lineup of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, and Isaiah Hartenstein has played just five games together this season, Charania notes (Twitter link). Despite that, they have the best record in the league at 56-15 with 11 regular-season games to go.
Oklahoma City will be without Ajay Mitchell for the game, as he was suspended for his involvement in a fight against the Wizards on Saturday.
Can Thunder repeat without J-Will firing?
J-Dub please stay healthy.