Jalen Williams Injury Status Update for April 7th, 2026
Jalen Williams of the Thunder has been ruled out and will not play today. Jalen was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 47th game Jalen has missed this season.
Jalen Williams Season Averages
Jalen's absence leaves a significant hole in the Thunder rotation. Across 31 games this season, he's averaging 17.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game while playing 28.1 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.1 | 17.0 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 13.5 |
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 23-8. Without him, they've gone 38-8. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (116.3 vs 119.1), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 23-8 | 38-8 | — |
| Off Rating | 119.1 | 116.3 | -2.9 |
| Def Rating | 107.8 | 105.1 | -2.7 |
| Net Rating | 11.3 | 11.1 | -0.2 |
| PPG | 121.1 | 117.4 | -3.7 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Jalen Williams?
When Jalen sits, other Thunder players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Isaiah Joe stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Jalen has been out this season, Isaiah Joe has averaged 3.2 additional field goal attempts and 8.9 extra minutes.
FGA: +3.2 | MPG: +8.9
Jalen Williams Betting Trends
For bettors, Jalen's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Thunder's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Jalen has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Williams) Luguentz Dort PTS UNDER: 25-12 (+11.4u, 9.2 / -112 avg. line) Chet Holmgren 3PM UNDER: 27-11 (+11.1u, 1.5 / -139 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Jalen Williams's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Thunder @ Lakers - April 7, 2026 Oklahoma City Thunder: Jalen Williams (Out) Los Angeles Lakers: Luka Doncic (Out) LeBron James (Questionable) Marcus Smart (Out) Austin Reaves (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Jalen's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Thunder.