Kenrich Williams

Kenrich Williams (back) remains out for Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Fantasy Impact

Williams has been out for an extended period of time thanks to a back injury, and he's now set to miss another game on Wednesday. It's unclear when he will be well enough to return for the Thunder, but until then, Davis Bertans will continue to get more work in his absence.

Kenrich Williams (back) is out for Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls.

Fantasy Impact

Williams will miss OKC's first game of the year because of back spasms. It shouldn't be too serious of an issue for him, but it's possible that he misses more time beyond this game. Chet Holmgren's return to the lineup will help fill the void that Williams' absence brings on Wednesday.

Kenrich Williams finished with nine points (4-7 FG, 1-1 3P) along with eight rebounds, three assists, one steal, and a block over 31 minutes in an Oklahoma City loss to New Orleans on Monday night.

Fantasy Impact

Even with Luguentz Dort back from injury, Williams has continued to see ample playing time, averaging just under 30 minutes per game over his last three outings. He has responded well with efficient stat lines, highlighted by his near double-double miss on Monday night. Williams should continue to be one of the first men off the bench for the Thunder going forward, and there are worse streaming options than Williams out there at the small forward position.

Kenrich Williams scored nine points (4-10 FG, 1-6 3P) to go with seven rebounds and seven assists over 30 minutes in a Thunder loss to the Hawks on Wednesday night.

Fantasy Impact

Williams struggled with his shot on Wednesday, but played well in other areas of the game. The assists he provided were impressive, as he has really come along with his passing over the past handful of games. Williams has had the ability to post quality stat lines in games where he starts like against the Hawks on Wednesday. If he remains in the opening rotation against the Cavs on Friday, the 28-year-old could have some DFS appeal as a sneaky low-owned option.

Kenrich Williams had 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 FT) to go with five rebounds, ten assists, two blocks, and a steal over 22 minutes in a Thunder win on Wednesday night.

Fantasy Impact

Williams easily posted his most impressive performance of the season on Wednesday, notching (by far) a season-high in assists and double-doubling in just 22 minutes of floor time. Prior to Wednesday night, Williams had been averaging just over one assist per game. The double-double was his first of the season and should give the 28-year-old veteran a case for remaining in the starting lineup going forward.