OKC Thunder Tab Rising Star Jalen Williams as day-to-day life

The Oklahoma City Thunder haven’t seen much positive injury news during the NBA preseason. It all started before training camp when veteran forward Kenrich Williams was sidelined with a knee injury. Quickly into camp, bench big man Jaylin Williams was ruled out with a hamstring injury as both players – who are progressing well according to bench boss Mark Daigneault – will be re-evaluated at the end of the season.

During the exhibition game, the OKC Thunder lost big-time free agent Isaiah Hartenstein. After signing him to a three-year, $87 million pact, the former New York Knick will have to delay his Thunder debut for five to six weeks due to a hand injury.

In the Thunder’s preseason finale against the Atlanta Hawks at Paycom Center, rising star Jalen Williams fell awkwardly onto the rim in the first half, suffering an ankle sprain that was initially ruled non-serious.

On Saturday, the Oklahoma City Thunder returned to training to prepare for their regular season opener in Denver against the Nuggets on October 24, a game that will be broadcast nationally on TNT.

After practice, Mark Daigneault offered an update on Jalen Williams, who was classified as “day-to-day” by the Thunder bench boss, aren’t we all?

This ambiguous update on the surface clarifies what to expect when combined with ESPN’s report on Friday. It looks like the 2022 lottery pick will be back sooner rather than later.

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