Jalen Williams Set for Season Debut Friday Against Suns After Wrist Injury

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (wrist) is set to make his season debut Friday against the Suns, per Shams Charania of ESPN. Williams missed the first 19 games of the 2025-26 season due to his wrist injury. His return is expected to significantly boost the Thunder, where he may slot into the small forward role alongside Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein. Williams was the team's second-best player in the 2024-25 season, averaging 21.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 1.6 steals per game.