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Jalen Williams Is Set for Wrist Surgery After Managing Injury Through Thunder’s Title Run
- On June 30, 2025, NBA Hall of Famer Paul Pierce compared Thunder's Chet Holmgren to Scottie Pippen alongside Jalen Williams during an ESPN appearance.
- Paul Pierce compared Chet Holmgren to Scottie Pippen, citing his skill set and basketball IQ, amid postseason praise for Williams’ 40-point Finals performance.
- Williams averaged 21.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists, set a Finals record with five blocks, and Presti praised his mental endurance during their playoff run.
- On Tuesday, Williams had wrist surgery to repair a ligament, with re-evaluation in 12 weeks, aiming for full recovery before the 2025-26 season.
- As training camp nears, Thunder plan to contend with Williams as a key piece, whose health and potential $247 million extension will shape his long-term ceiling.
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Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Thunder F Jalen Williams undergoes wrist surgery, Nov. return expected
Thunder All-Star forward Jalen Williams underwent surgery to repair a torn tendon in his right wrist on Tuesday and is scheduled to be reevaluated in 12 weeks.
Oklahoma City’s Jalen Williams to have right wrist surgery
Oklahoma City Thunder executive vice president and general manager Sam Presti told reporters on Monday that Thunder forward Jalen Williams, 24, will undergo surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist in the off-season. Presti added that Williams is expected to be available for the start of the 2025-26 NBA regular season. Presti said that Williams played with an injury to his shooting hand during Oklahoma City’s title run towards their …
Johnson City Press
Kingsport Times-NewsOKC forward Williams set for wrist surgery
OKLAHOMA CITY — Jalen Williams is planning to have surgery on his right wrist after the Oklahoma City forward tore a ligament before the Thunder started their run to a championship, general manager Sam Presti said Monday.
Washington Top News
Jalen Williams is set for wrist surgery after managing injury through Thunder’s title run
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jalen Williams is planning to have surgery on his right wrist after the Oklahoma City forward tore a ligament before the Thunder started their run to a championship, general manager Sam Presti said Monday. Williams played in all 23 postseason games in helping the Thunder win their first NBA title since moving to Oklahoma from Seattle 17 years ago. He scored a playoff career-high 40 points in a 120-109 win over Indiana in Gam…
Jalen Williams Is Set for Wrist Surgery After Managing Injury Through Thunder's Title Run
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jalen Williams is planning to have surgery on his right wrist after the Oklahoma City forward tore a ligament before the Thunder started their run to a championship, general manager Sam Presti said Monday.
Jalen Williams is set for wrist surgery after managing injury through Thunder's title run
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jalen Williams is planning to have surgery on his right wrist after the Oklahoma City forward tore a ligament before the Thunder started their run to a championship, general manager Sam Presti said Monday.
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