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It became clear it was so bad – even in the first seconds after it happened – that a trainer rushed over to throw a towel over the ankle, hiding it from view.
Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams, a 2024-25 All-Star and one of the bright young players in the NBA, suffered a seemingly devastating lower leg injury Sunday, Oct. 26. And though the Thunder haven’t issued a formal diagnosis, the way Williams’ left ankle dangled sideways off his foot strongly suggests that Williams’ season is over just three games after it started.
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So now the Thunder, who entered the season as favorites to win NBA Finals, must regroup, because this injury – assuming it’s as bad as it looked – changes the pathway for Oklahoma City moving forward. Because the overwhelming notion for this Thunder team was that it was a strong favorite because Williams was finally healthy.
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Jalen Williams taken off court on stretcher after suffering gruesome leg injury
Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams was taken off the court after injuring his lower leg during a game against the L.A. Clippers. See the aftermath as he leaves on a stretcher.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams (8) reacts after an injury in the second half of the NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and LA Clippers at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Oct., 25, 2026.
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Jalen Williams taken off court on stretcher after suffering gruesome leg injury
Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams was taken off the court after injuring his lower leg during a game against the L.A. Clippers. See the aftermath as he leaves on a stretcher.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams (8) reacts after an injury in the second half of the NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and LA Clippers at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Oct., 25, 2026.
(SARAH PHIPPS/THE OKLAHOMAN)
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Jalen Williams taken off court on stretcher after suffering gruesome leg injury
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams (8) goes for a dunk during the NBA basketball game between the…
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