Jalen Williams, Thunder star, wrist surgery: Ready for the 2025-26 season

OKLAHOMA CITY – The talented Jalen Williams, a key figure in the historic NBA championship for the Thunder, underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist, according to the franchise. The procedure was performed by Dr. Steven Shin at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. The team announced that Williams will be reevaluated in approximately 12 weeks, with the expectation that he will be ready for the start of the 2025-2026 season.

A Successful Season with a Heroic Finale

Despite suffering the injury on April 9 during a game against the Suns, Williams continued playing throughout the postseason, including the 23 playoff games. He demonstrated his commitment and raised his level when it was most needed. It was impressive to see him compete at the highest level despite the injury. He didn’t make a show of the pain, he simply led the team.

Jalen Williams’s Key Statistics

Competencia	Puntos	Rebotes	Asistencias	Robos	FG%
Temporada Regular	21.6	5.3	5.1	1.6	52%
Playoffs Totales	22.4	4.9	4.7	1.8	53%
Finales NBA	23.6	5.0	4.2	2.0	55%
Juego 5 (vs Pacers)	40	6	5	3	60%

Williams’ performance in the Finals against the Indiana Pacers was crucial. He averaged 23.6 points per game and reached his personal playoff high with 40 points in the fifth game, where the Thunder won 120-109.

Recovery Expectations and Future

With the surgery completed and an estimated recovery of three months, Williams is expected to return in time for the preseason or the first training sessions of the 2025-2026 season. The franchise remains optimistic. Jalen is a competitor. He has shown it all year and we know he will come back stronger. Jalen Williams, selected for the All-NBA Third Team and the Defensive Second Team, has established himself as a rising star. At 23 years old, he is part of the young core led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who will seek to defend the NBA title next season.