OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams revealed he's not 100% from wrist surgery after Friday's 132-111 win against the Dallas Mavericks. Williams underwent a second procedure to correct a torn ligament in his right wrist, which forced him to miss the first 19 games of the regular season.

Oklahoma City is getting closer to its full form, and that means a reduced role for one of its most important players of the early season. Coming into the 2025-

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points in three quarters as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Dallas Mavericks 132-111.

The Oklahoma City Thunder became just the third NBA team to record a start of 21-1 or better. They're on pace to make history.

The Thunder have the Utah Jazz’s first-round pick from a 2021 deal that allowed the Jazz to shed salary by sending Derrick Favors to the Thunder. That pick is top-eight protected, so if the Jazz pick later than eighth, their pick goes to Oklahoma City.

Jalen Williams is still working on his shot as he recovers from a wrist injury, but he remains one of the OKC Thunder's most impactful players.

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Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 32.8 points per game, ahead of last season, when he averaged a league-best 32.7. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.