Thunder star Jalen Williams did not suffer a setback in his rehabilitation from a hamstring strain and could be available for the NBA Finals if Oklahoma City advances, coach Mark Daigneault said, according to ESPN.
Daigneault's comments offer the clearest indication yet that Williams remains in contention to return before the season ends. The hamstring injury had kept the Thunder forward out of recent playoff action, and his status had been a central question for Oklahoma City heading into any potential Finals appearance.
Williams is one of the Thunder's most important players. His return would give OKC a significant boost in both scoring and playmaking at the highest stage of the postseason.
No additional timeline or specific conditions for his return were provided beyond Daigneault's confirmation that his rehab is progressing without complications.