Williams elevated near the hoop with Clippers defenders around him to attempt a shot when he landed in a very awkward position and seemed to fall with his left foot and ankle underneath him.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.
This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.Williams’ reaction said it all, as his foot was not in the correct position.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGEOklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams drives past Los Angeles Clippers guard Darius Garland during the first half of an NBA game Sunday, Oct.25, 2026, in Oklahoma City.
(AP Photo/Kyle Phillips)As Williams put his head in his hands out of pure disbelief, his Thunder teammates couldn’t believe what they saw as well.Trainers quickly made a circle around him and assessed the situation following the brutal injury, which below is quite graphic to look at as a fair warning.Williams was placed on a stretcher and wheeled off the court, where the Thunder faithful were chanting his name.
He delivered a thumbs-up to the crowd to acknowledge their support, but everyone including Williams knows this injury isn’t going to be something he comes back from anytime soon.The injury details still need to be disclosed by Oklahoma City, and yes, not all gruesome injuries lead to a season-ending one, but considering what the video showed, there’s a high likelihood that Williams’ 2026-27 NBA season is done before it really got going.THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE.DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!Williams entered his fifth NBA season, where he wanted to continue his role as one of the main stars on this loaded Thunder squad.The former All-Star averaged 17.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 5.5 assists across 33 games last season.Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams is taken off the court by medical staff during the second half of ...