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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams is set to return for Monday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers after over five weeks on the sidelines with a strained right hamstring. Williams, a third-team All-NBA selection last season, has faced injuries throughout this year, playing only 26 games. He missed the initial 19 games post-surgery on his right wrist, which he injured late in the previous season. Despite pain management, he delivered strong performances during the Thunder's championship run, averaging 21.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game. However, this season, he averages 17.5 points and struggles with a career-low 31.3% from beyond the arc. The Thunder, riding a league-best 56-15 record and an 11-game winning streak, hope Williams can regain his rhythm as they head towards the playoffs. The projected starting lineup has played together just five times this season.
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