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Thunder’s Jalen Williams has fractured leg, dislocated ankle and will need surgery
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Key Points:
- Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams will require surgery for a broken left fibula and dislocated left ankle, with no set timetable for his return; he could potentially miss the remainder of the season.
- Forward Cason Wallace also needs surgery to repair a left labral tear, with a recovery period expected to take several months, compounding the team's injury challenges.
- Both Williams and Wallace were injured in Sunday's win over the LA Clippers, and Thunder GM Sam Presti expressed optimism about their recoveries despite the setbacks.
- The Thunder have faced significant injury issues in recent years, including key players missing substantial time, which has impacted the team's performance and roster stability.
- Williams, an All-Star and All-NBA selection who played a vital role in the Thunder's 2025 NBA championship, suffered his injury late in the game against the Clippers, prompting a lengthy stoppage and visible concern from players and staff.
