Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams will undergo surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist, general manager Sam Presti said Monday. The first-time All-Star is expected to be available for the start of the 2025–26 regular season as the Thunder begin their defense of the NBA title.

Thunder star Jalen Williams played with a wrist injury throughout the playoffs en route to the NBA championship.

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams played his team's entire postseason run to the NBA championship with a ligament tear in his wrist that will require surgery, per Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic.