Oklahoma City guard/forward Jalen Williams is set to return to the Thunder lineup against the 76ers after missing the last 16 games due to a right hamstring strain.

Thunder face backlash after declining White House visit, citing scheduling conflicts despite tradition for NBA champions to attend.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 22 points, Jalen Williams added 18 in his return to the lineup and the Oklahoma City Thunder won their 12th game in a row Monday night with a 123-103 victory over the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers.

The Oklahoma City Thunder face the Philadelphia 76ers Monday at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are opting to pass on the tradition of visiting the White House after winning the 2025 NBA Finals ... with the team saying at the end of the day -- the timing just didn't fit their schedule.

Oklahoma City has a pair of first-round picks in the 2026 class that could land just outside the lottery.

Oklahoma City Thunder key players Jaylin Williams, Alex Caruso and Ajay Mitchell all think different teammates will win NBA Awards such as Sixth Man and Most Improved at the end of the year