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Williams is available for Thursday’s game after sitting out Monday’s win over the Pistons, which was Oklahoma City’s second game in as many nights. His return pushes Ajay Mitchell to the bench, where the second-year guard’s fantasy value takes a hit.

It’s a tough break during fantasy championship week as both players will get the night off for injury maintenance. Jaylin Williams, Cason Wallace and Alex Caruso should all take on additional minutes with J-Dub and Hartenstein sidelined.

Williams’ eight assists were two shy of his season-high, which he last recorded in a January 15 win over the Rockets. J-Dub shot 50 percent from the field, finishing a blocked shot and a three-pointer shy of a complete stat line. Unfortunately for Williams and the fantasy managers rostering him, injuries have limited his impact for most of this season. But all will be forgotten if he can get on a roll during these fantasy playoff weeks.

The initial lineup announced by the Thunder had Williams coming off the bench in his first game since February 11. He will start, with Cason Wallace heading to the bench. The other change is Dort, who’s back after a one-game absence. He’ll step into the void left by Ajay Mitchell, who’s serving a one-game suspension after being ejected from Saturday’s win over the Wizards for his role in a second-quarter altercation.

Williams has been out for over a month, last appearing in a game on February 11. While his playing time is likely to be limited on Monday, J-Dub’s return at this stage in the season is great news for fantasy managers competing for a league title. With Ajay Mitchell suspended for Monday’s game due to his role in an altercation during Saturday’s win over the Wizards, Williams can absorb some of those minutes.

Williams remains out for another game, one day after hinting via social media that he’ll be back playing soon. Ajay Mitchell has started the last three games and is likely to remain in that role on Saturday. Cason Wallace, who started Wednesday’s win over the Nets with Isaiah Hartenstein also out. is another potential replacement for J-Dub.

Williams was listed as questionable for this one, but the team decided not to bring him back against the Nets. The 24-year-old has not played in a game since February 11th, but there is a chance that he could return over the weekend against the Wizards.

While Williams has reached the point where he’s day-to-day, he is not ready to appear in games. Ajay Mitchell was the fifth starter for Sunday’s win over the Timberwolves; he or Cason Wallace stands to fill that role until Williams is healthy enough to play.

Williams has not appeared in a game since February 11. Cason Wallace has been the replacement in the starting lineup, and that should remain the case as long as J-Dub is unavailable.

Williams, who has not appeared in a game since before the All-Star break, is due to have his strained hamstring re-evaluated soon. Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe have taken on added importance in Williams’ absence.