The defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder open their title defense Tuesday night against the Houston Rockets. The Paycom Center crowd will see the team’s championship banner raised and players receive their rings, celebrating last season’s Game 7 Finals win over the Indiana Pacers.

Heading into opening night, several key players are listed on the OKC Thunder’s injury report, including Jalen Williams and Alex Caruso.

OKC Thunder Injury Report vs. Houston Rockets

Alex Caruso — SG — Day-to-day

Isaiah Joe — SG — Day-to-day

Ajay Mitchell — G — Day-to-day

Nikola Topic — G — Out

Kenrich Williams — SF — Out

Jalen Williams — F — Day-to-day

Thomas Sorber — C — Out

When will Jalen Williams return from injury?

OKC Thunder star forward Jalen “JDub” Williams injured his wrist at the en

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