Thunder's All-Star Williams out for season with broken ankle

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 00:02 · Archive

NBA All-Star Jalen Williams will undergo surgery for a broken left fibula and dislocated ankle sustained in a Thunder victory over the Clippers.

NBA All-Star Jalen Williams will undergo surgery to repair a broken left fibula and dislocated left ankle, with both he and teammate Cason Wallace likely sidelined for the entire season. Williams suffered the injury in the final moments of Oklahoma City's 108-101 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night when his ankle bent awkwardly after he was fouled on a drive to the basket and was stretchered from the court. Wallace was hurt in the same game running into a moving screen, requiring shoulder surgery for a torn labrum.

Oklahoma City general manager Sam Presti said on Monday that Williams remained in good spirits. 'He has an elite mindset,' Presti said during a press conference. 'It's what makes him a great player. It's what keeps him motivated, and it's why we all love him.' Williams, 25, is the Thunder's second-best player behind two-time league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and was in the first season of a five-year max contract worth $A341 million. Wallace, who had recently signed a five-year $A198 million contract extension, had been named to the NBA All-Defence second team last season.

Thunder's All-Star Williams out for season with broken ankle — Image: Perth Now

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Thunder's All-Star set for surgery after serious injuryOklahoma's NBA title aspirations have suffered a significant set-back with both Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace headed for surgery.Perth Now · 26 Oct, 23:28
Thunder's All-Star set for surgery after serious injuryOklahoma's NBA title aspirations have suffered a significant set-back with both Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace headed for surgery.The West Australian · 26 Oct, 23:28

In this story: Jalen Williams · Oklahoma City Thunder · Cason Wallace · Los Angeles Clippers · Shai Gilgeous-Alexander · Sam Presti

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