Overview
- Williams was seen at a Thunder practice, and coach Mark Daigneault said he is progressing from a Grade 1 left hamstring strain.
- The team has not set a return date, and outside reports frame a mid-series Western Conference Finals comeback as possible rather than certain.
- Oklahoma City swept the Suns and the Lakers to reach the conference finals without a loss.
- OKC will host Game 1 on Monday if the Spurs–Timberwolves series ends in six games or on Wednesday if it goes seven, with San Antonio leading 3–2.
- Ajay Mitchell averaged 22.5 points, six assists and 1.8 steals against the Lakers, boosting creation on the perimeter as analysts stress Williams’ size and defense are key for tougher wing and big matchups.