Mark Daigneault shares honest assessment of Jalen Williams Thunder return from injury
OKLAHOMA CITY — In his first outing since missing Game 7 of last season’s Western Conference Finals, coach Mark Daigneault watched Jalen Williams shine in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 128-126 preseason loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. After Oklahoma City’s 12th overall pick Aday Mara made his NBA debut on Tuesday , Williams made his preseason debut on […] The post Mark Daigneault shares honest…
The Oklahoma City Thunder's Jalen Williams delivered an impressive preseason debut back from injury, according to head coach Mark Daigneault. In the Thunder's 128-126 preseason loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, Williams finished with 16 points on 8-of-11 shooting, six assists, four rebounds, and a block in 19 minutes of play.
Daigneault expressed his delight at Williams' return, praising the 2025 NBA champion's return to form. "He was awesome. It’s just great to see him out there, playing with confidence and aggression that he did on both ends of the floor," Daigneault remarked. "His electric motor is contagious within the team, and you really feel it when he’s on the court, both ends of the court."
Williams' performance, despite the Thunder nearly reaching the NBA Finals without him last season, is seen as a significant boost for the team heading into the 2026-27 season. Following a back-to-back for the preseason schedule, Williams and the Thunder will take five days off before traveling to face the Atlanta Hawks on Monday.
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