The NBA website reported that the forward had previously missed the first 19 games of the 2025-2026 NBA season after undergoing wrist surgery last July to repair a torn ligament he suffered during last season's playoffs .
The injury was only revealed after the Thunder won the 2024-2025 NBA championship, or after playing throughout the playoffs with a problematic wrist.
In the game against the Suns, Williams was removed from the injury list and immediately started. He played 29 minutes and recorded 11 points on 3-of-12 shooting, along with four rebounds , eight assists , and two steals .
Williams' return adds to the strength of the Thunder, who are currently in impressive form. The team now has a record of 18 wins and one loss in 19 regular season games, including a 10-game winning streak.
