Thunder lose Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace
The gist
Thunder guard Jalen Williams fractured his fibula and dislocated his left ankle; Cason Wallace tore his left labrum.
Both All-Star-caliber guards could miss the whole season, testing OKC's title chase.
How it unfolded
- Oct 25, 2026Jalen Williams was injured on a drive with 1:14 left in the fourth quarter against the Clippers in Oklahoma City, landing awkwardly with his left foot bent at an unnatural angle; he was stretchered off after about a five-minute stoppage. The Thunder won 108-101 to move to 3-0.
- Oct 25, 2026Cason Wallace left in the first quarter with a left shoulder injury while trying to get over a screen and did not return; the team initially called it shoulder soreness. Jaylin Williams also left early with a hand/wrist injury.
- Oct 26, 2026The Thunder announced Jalen Williams has a fractured fibula and a dislocated left ankle and needs surgery, and Wallace has a torn labrum in his left shoulder and also needs surgery, GM Sam Presti said at a news conference.