Jalen Williams Injury Status Update for April 18th, 2026
The Thunder got some good news today — Jalen Williams has been cleared and is officially available to play. Jalen had previously been listed as Out, so his return to the lineup is a welcome development for the Thunder.
Jalen Williams Season Averages
The Thunder get back a player who has been producing at a high level this season. In 32 games, Jalen is averaging 17.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists in 28.2 minutes per game.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.2 | 17.1 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 13.4 |
Thunder Performance With & Without Jalen Williams
The numbers tell a clear story about Jalen's value to the Thunder. With Jalen in the lineup this season, the team is 25-8. Without him, they've gone 39-10. The Thunder's net rating is 2.1 points worse per 100 possessions when Jalen plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (116.0 vs 120.0), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 25-8 | 39-10 | — |
| Off Rating | 120.0 | 116.0 | -4.0 |
| Def Rating | 107.8 | 105.8 | -1.9 |
| Net Rating | 12.2 | 10.2 | -2.1 |
| PPG | 122.1 | 117.0 | -5.1 |
Teammate Usage Shift With Jalen Williams Back
With Jalen back in the lineup, some teammates will see their usage decrease. Players like Nikola Topic are likely to see reduced touches and shot attempts as the offense flows through Jalen again.
PPG: -4.0 | FGA: -4.5 | MPG: -7.5
Jalen Williams Betting Trends
With Jalen returning to the lineup, bettors should be aware of how the Thunder have performed with him on the floor this season. Here are the key trends:
💰 Betting Trends (with Williams) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander STL UNDER: 20-8 (+9.4u, 1.5 / -130 avg. line) Thunder OVER: 20-12 (+6.9u, 229.4 / -110 avg. line)
Jalen is expected to resume his normal role in the lineup tonight. Stay tuned for more injury updates and lineup news for the Thunder and the rest of the league.