Thunder's Jalen Williams to have ankle surgery
Jalen Williams will undergo surgery for a dislocated left ankle and fractured fibula. Cason Wallace also suffered a torn labrum, leaving Oklahoma City short-handed.
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Jalen Williams will undergo surgery for a dislocated left ankle and fractured fibula. Cason Wallace also suffered a torn labrum, leaving Oklahoma City short-handed.
A podcast episode discusses the setback for Oklahoma City after losing Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace to injury.
The Oklahoma City guard exited shortly before halftime against the Suns after spraining his right ankle, adding to the team's injury problems.
Jalen Williams was hurt when he was caught between two Clippers players on a drive. He had been averaging 13.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists over three games.
Jalen Williams dislocated his left ankle and fractured his fibula, while Cason Wallace tore the labrum in his left shoulder. Both will undergo surgery and are out indefinitely.
The Thunder forward will have surgery after dislocating his left ankle and fracturing his fibula in Sunday's game against the Clippers. General manager Sam Presti said a timetable will follow the procedure.
Jalen Williams dislocated his left ankle and fractured his fibula, while Cason Wallace tore his labrum in Sunday's game. Both Oklahoma City starters are expected to miss most or all of the season.
Jalen Williams has a dislocated left ankle with a fractured fibula and Cason Wallace a torn shoulder labrum. Both need surgery and are effectively out for the season.