dailyloe.com – Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen “J-Dub” Williams is out for Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers due to a left hamstring injury. He has not played since April 22, 2026, after suffering a Grade 1 strain during the first round against the Phoenix Suns.
The Thunder have performed well in the playoffs, sweeping the Suns and taking a 1-0 lead in the Conference semifinals against the Lakers after an impressive 108-90 victory in Game 1 on May 5. Williams was absent for the first game of this series, and his status remains unchanged for Game 2.
As of 5 p.m. ET, the NBA injury report confirms that Williams will not participate in Game 2. He averaged 17.1 points and 5.5 assists in the 2025-26 regular season, shooting 48.4% from the field and nearly 30% from three-point range.
Despite Williams’ absence, Oklahoma City continues to excel, defeating opponents by an average of 17.4 points in five playoff games. His contributions would enhance the team’s performance, adding to their formidable presence on the court.
Williams, 25, signed a five-year, $239.25 million contract extension with the Thunder in July 2025. He was drafted with the 12th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft after the Thunder traded for the pick from the Los Angeles Clippers.
His regular-season stats include 17.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 5.5 assists. Williams has faced challenges this season, including being limited to 33 regular-season games due to injuries, including two wrist surgeries and two hamstring strains.
As the playoffs progress, the impact of Jalen Williams’ return remains to be seen, but his absence has not hindered the Thunder’s playoff success thus far.
