The Thunder will open their title defense against the Rockets on Tuesday (7:30 ET, NBC & Peacock) facing an immediate test of their vaunted depth.

All-Star swingman Jalen Williams has been ruled out in the wake of offseason wrist surgery. Per ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, Williams is ‘not expected to miss an extended stretch.’

The 24-year-old turned in a spectacular third season to bolster Oklahoma City’s championship run, earning his first All-Star appearance, along with Kia All-NBA Third Team honors and spot on the Kia NBA All-Defensive Second Team. He averaged career-bests across the board: 21.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.6 steals

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