Thunder forward Jalen Williams will not return to Thursday night's preseason game against the Hawks after spraining his left ankle, the team said.

Following a successful outing last season, the Thunder finished with a 57-25 record and were tied with the Denver Nuggets for the first seed in the West. Inching closer to contending for a championship, the young roster has been cultivating a culture.

Oklahoma City concluded their five-game preseason slate with a 104-99 victory over the shorthanded Atlanta Hawks. Ajay Mitchell scored five clutch-time points,