Jalen Williams will have to wait a little longer before returning to the court for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The All-Star guard/forward, who played a major role in last season’s championship run, underwent a follow-up procedure this week to remove a screw from his surgically repaired right wrist. The Thunder said the screw was causing irritation as Williams ramped up his activity. He’s expected to be re-evaluated in about 10 to 14 days.

Both the original surgery in July and this week’s procedure were performed by Dr. Steven Shin at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, with Thunder medical staff on hand. Williams initially tore a ligament in his shooting wrist late last season but continued to play through the injury during Oklahoma City’s playoff push.

Despite being without Will

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