Williams (hamstring) will join OKC on Monday vs. Philadelphia.
Jalen Williams is slated for a highly anticipated comeback for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Per Shams Charania of ESPN, the All-Star forward will return to OKC's lineup on Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Williams has been out for over five weeks for the reigning champs due to his lingering right hamstring strain.
He first suffered the injury on Jan. 17 and missed the Thunder’s next 10 games. He returned on Feb. 9, but re-aggravated the injury two nights later and hasn’t played since.
Williams also missed the initial portion of the season after an offseason wrist surgery.
He is averaging 17.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.3 steals in 26 games played this season.
Williams' return couldn't be more important in OKC's preparation for a title defense heading to the final stretch of the regular season. The Thunder still sit atop the keague standings with a 56-15 record and have already clinched a spot in the 2026 NBA Playoffs.
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