Jalen Williams was recently regarded as the Oklahoma City Thunder's best young up-and-comer, according to ESPN insiders.

Thunder forward Jalen Williams will not return to Wednesday's game against the Warriors after suffering a right eye injury in the second quarter.

LAS VEGAS — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander paused to consider the possibilities. His dark sunglasses covered his eyes, but the way his head shook and lips smirked suggested he is impressed with the future he envisions for his Oklahoma City Thunder co-star.

Oklahoma City has been one of the league’s best teams as the halfway mark on the season approaches, and it seems like they’ll only get better down the stretch.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has firmly established himself as an MVP candidate, but whether he has a true co-star remains unclear. Jalen Williams has shown brilliant flashes but fell short in critical moments last season, averaging 17 points on only 50.8% true shooting in Oklahoma City’s second-round loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

Those who step into those OKC Thunder film sessions witness a pair who’ve grown comfortable with viewing themselves through an uncomfortable lens.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have grown frustrated with the officials this season as Mark Daigneault speaks out on the lack of calls for OKC Thunder swingman Jalen Williams.

Thunder 104, Heat 97 OKC takes down Miami in day two of a back-to-back in the state of Florida. Jalen Williams led the way scoring a game-high 33 points Thunder improve to

The Oklahoma City Thunder lost Jaylin Williams to a hamstring injury during training camp and have yet to see him debut for his third NBA season. Mark Daigneault updated the media on Williams' injury.