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Thunder Give Update on Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace Injuries
Both players are expected to miss several months after surgery, leaving Oklahoma City without two starters and thinning a defense already under pressure.
- General manager Sam Presti announced Monday that guard Jalen Williams will undergo surgery for a dislocated left ankle and fractured fibula, while guard Cason Wallace will have surgery for a torn labrum in his left shoulder.
- Both players sustained injuries during Sunday's 108-101 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, with Williams hurt late in the fourth quarter on a drive and Wallace colliding with center Isaiah Jackson in the first quarter.
- Williams is in the first season of a five-year, $239 million maximum contract, while Wallace signed a five-year, $139 million extension last week; both players are expected to miss several months.
- "We'll wrap our arms around these guys," Presti said Monday, adding that the organization is working through medical information and remains optimistic about recovery for both players.
- These injuries compromise the Thunder's defensive depth, removing two key perimeter defenders; Oklahoma City has access to trade exceptions totaling $17.8 million and $15 million to address roster gaps.
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Thunder give update on Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace injuries
Following Thunder star Jalen Williams' horrific leg injury Sunday night during the team's 108-101 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt is calling on fans to wear his jersey at Monday night's home game.
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