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Jalen Williams: Quick Facts

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Why injuries to Thunder's Williams, Wallace could take so long to heal • Nov. 3, 2026, 6:25 AM ET (The Oklahoman)
Thunder's Jalen Williams will need surgery for a broken leg and dislocated ankle • Oct. 26, 2026, 6:54 PM ET (AP)
Thunder lose Jalen Williams to serious lower leg injury late in win over Clippers • Oct. 25, 2026, 11:11 PM ET (AP)

Facts

Born April 14, 2001 (age 25) • Denver • Colorado
Awards And Honors National Basketball Association Championship (2025)

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Jalen Williams, wearing number 8 for the Oklahoma City Thunder, celebrates on the basketball court during a game, with cheering fans in the background.
Jalen Williams of the Oklahoma City Thunder dunks the basketball while hanging from the rim, as Jalen Green of the Houston Rockets looks on during a semifinal NBA Cup game in Las Vegas.
Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs dunks the basketball over Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams of the Oklahoma City Thunder during an NBA playoff game at Paycom Center.
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