The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Thursday that forward Kenrich Williams will undergo wrist surgery to repair a scapholunate ligament rupture and will miss the remainder of the 2022-23 season.
Williams suffered the left wrist injury against the Sacramento Kings this past Tuesday and was ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers with a left wrist sprain.
The 28-year-old has played an important role in the Thunder’s success this season as a veteran wing off the bench. Without Williams, OKC’s depth takes a huge hit.
In 53 games this season, Williams averaged eight points on 51.7% shooting, 4.9 rebounds and two assists. The Thunder (28-34) have 20 games remaining in their regular season.
Williams is set to begin a four-year, $27.2 million extension next season that keeps him with the Thunder until 2027 if they choose to pick up his 2026-27 team option of $7.2 million.
Kenrich Williams will require surgery on his wrist and miss the remainder of the season: pic.twitter.com/ajmWDw5Rp6
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) March 2, 2023
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