Shai Gilgeous-Alexander In, Jalen Williams Out Against Brooklyn Nets

The Oklahoma City Thunder listed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams as questionable for their game against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. As game time approached, the Thunder announced the status of each player.

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and forward Jalen Williams (8) high five after a play against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images | Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

The Oklahoma City Thunder open up a three game home stand inside the Paycom Center on Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets. The OKC Thunder are heavy favorites in this game, with the line over 16 points despite the lengthy injury report for each side.

The Thunder will be without Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein and Ajay Mitchell - which was previously known. Each out for an extended period of time, with the quickest possible turnaround behind Hartenstein, who will be re-evaluated this week.

However, Oklahoma City also tabbed its top two players, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Wrist) and Jalen Williams (Hip) as questionable throughout the day leading up to tip-off.

Gilgeous-Alexander was an expected designation. The superstar missed his first game on Friday in Dallas against the Mavericks. Williams, though, was a surprise. After not being included on the initial injury report, his name appeared this afternoon.

As game time drew near, the scoring duos status became clear.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is active with Jalen Williams sidelined in this game against the Brooklyn Nets.

Updated Injury Reports

Oklahoma City Thunder

Chet Holmgren (Hip) OUT
Isaiah Hartenstein OUT
Nikola Topic (ACL) OUT
Ajay Mitchell (Toe) OUT
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Wrist) Available
Jalen Williams (Hip) OUT

Brooklyn Nets

Cameron Johnson (Ankle) Questionable
Cam Thomas (Hamstring) OUT
Trendon Watford (Hamstring) OUT
Maxwell Lewis (Tibia) OUT
Bojan Bogdanovic (Foot) OUT
De’Anthony Melton (ACL) OUT
Dariq Whitehead (GL) OUT

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