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.

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.

Jalen Williams is now an NBA champion after helping the Oklahoma City Thunder prevail in Game 7 against the Indiana Pacers and complete one of the more impressive seasons in league history. The emerging young star proved himself to be the perfect complement to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and an ability to put a team on his back in the biggest moments,