How Cason Wallace, Jalen Williams’ ‘spirit’ remain with Thunder amidst injuries

After the Oklahoma City Thunder lost Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace to long-term injuries this week, the team is trying to stay positive despite the two starters’ absences. The Dallas Mavericks handed the Thunder their first loss of 2026-27—a 120-96 rout. On the bench in street clothes, with his left arm in a sling, was Wallace, a Dallas native who traveled with Oklahoma City amidst a three-game road trip. After the game, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault discussed the significance of having Wallace on the bench for the first time since he sustained his shoulder injury on Sunday.