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Thunder’s Jalen Williams posts ‘suffering’ message amid tough injury situation
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Injuries have been present for Jalen Williams throughout the 2025-26 NBA season. It continues to be the case even as he tries to be on the court for the Oklahoma City Thunder ’s playoff run.
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Williams is going through the fourth season of his career with the Thunder. He rose up the ranks to become one of the premier wings in the league, showcasing his remarkable two-way talents on the hardwood.
However, this season has been tricky for Williams as he missed 49 games in the regular season. Even after the initial injuries, Williams picked up a hamstring injury during Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs .
It presents question marks regarding his overall availability for the remainder of the postseason. Nonetheless, that won’t stop Williams from remaining resilient, putting up a story post on Instagram that showcases his current mindset.
“Oh, I don’t drink alcohol or do drugs. I like my suffering RAW. Thanks,” the post read.
What lies ahead for Jalen Williams , Thunder
The Thunder will continue to keep tabs on Jalen Williams’ health, hoping for the best results as they value his presence on the court.
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In the 33 games Williams took part in, he averaged 17.1 points, 5.5 assists and 4.6 rebounds per game. He had shooting splits of 48.4% from the field, including 29.9% from beyond the arc, and 83.7% from the free-throw line.
Of the 10 playoff games Oklahoma City has played so far, Williams has only taken part in four of them due to different injuries. Despite this, his team has been dominant with convincing sweeps over the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers in the first two rounds. In the games he does appear, Williams has seen himself put up 17.8 points, four rebounds and 3.3 assists per contest.
The Thunder will look to take a 2-1 series lead in the West Finals when they go on the road to face the Spurs. Game 3 commences on May 22 at 8:30 p.m. ET.
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