The Oklahoma City Thunder are getting a major boost just in time for the Western Conference Finals. Jalen Williams, who has been sidelined for the past six playoff games—including the entire second-round sweep of the Lakers—announced he's healthy and ready to return against the San Antonio Spurs.

Williams shared the update on his YouTube channel Friday, explaining that his extended absence was strategic rather than precautionary. "I haven't had to rush back from my hamstring stuff at all," Williams said. "I'm actually taking extra days now than what was even originally planned because we were up 3-0 [against the Lakers], so there was no point in going into this series and possibly hurting myself before we have to play the Timberwolves or the Spurs. I'm about to go into another series healthy."

It's been a challenging season for the 24-year-old wing. Williams missed time early on recovering from offseason wrist surgery, then dealt with a hamstring strain that limited him to a career-low 33 games. When he did suit up, he averaged 17.1 points, 5.5 assists, and 4.6 rebounds, though his shooting numbers—especially 29.9% from three—were well below his All-NBA standards from the previous season.

Interestingly, the Thunder didn't miss a beat without him. In the Lakers series, backup Ajay Mitchell stepped into the starting role and lit up the scoreboard, averaging 22.5 points and six assists per game as OKC swept LeBron James and a shorthanded L.A. squad. That depth will now become a luxury rather than a necessity.

What Williams brings back, beyond scoring, is elite defensive versatility. At 6'5" with long arms, he's the kind of wing defender you need against a young, athletic Spurs team that thrives in transition. That said, don't expect him to log 40 minutes right away—Mitchell's hot play means the Thunder can ease Williams back into the rotation. But the message is clear: OKC just got deeper, more experienced, and more dangerous for the biggest series of the postseason.