Overview
- Williams, whom the Thunder confirmed Sunday was off the injury report, is available for Monday’s Game 1 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
- He returns 25 days after a Grade 1 left hamstring strain suffered April 22 in Game 2 against Phoenix, a stretch that cost him six playoff games.
- His readiness tracked with recent signs, including a vlog where he said he felt healthy, on-court work at Sunday’s practice, and coach Mark Daigneault’s note that he was progressing.
- Oklahoma City enters 8-0 after sweeping the Suns and Lakers, and Williams’ return is expected to move Ajay Mitchell back to a bench role after a strong stint as a starter.
- San Antonio took four of five meetings this season, and the Spurs listed guard De’Aaron Fox and center Luke Kornet as questionable, adding uncertainty to their rotation.