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The Oklahoma City Thunder held practice on Monday. A week since their last 2026 NBA playoff game, they're about to start their Round 2 series against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. From there, it'll be an every-other-day occurrence as we enter the meat of the postseason.
Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Cason Wallace talked to the local media after practice. Daigneault provided an injury update on Jalen Williams. It's been nearly two weeks since he sustained a hamstring strain.
Meanwhile, Gilgeous-Alexander and Wallace both talked about facing LeBron James and the Lakers. Even at 41 years old, he led Los Angeles to a Round 1 series win over the Houston Rockets.
Here's what else happened at OKC's Monday, May 4 practice:
Thunder practice today. Game 1 against the Lakers tomorrow pic.twitter.com/fGtEJ8Zt3K
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) May 4, 2026
Jalen Williams was on the court at the tail-end of OKC’s media availability today fwiw
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007)
Mark Daigneault reported that Jalen Williams is recovering from a hamstring strain, which he sustained nearly two weeks ago.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to face the Los Angeles Lakers in their Round 2 playoff series starting on Tuesday, May 5.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Cason Wallace discussed their strategies and challenges in preparing to face LeBron James and the Lakers during practice.
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Mark Daigneault on Jalen Williams: “He's progressing according to plan, I would say. In terms of timeline, we're not going to release that. We’ll continue to let you guys know on a week-to-week basis.” pic.twitter.com/zxM3HW8IjF
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) May 4, 2026
SGA on the Lakers: “They’re playing pretty well right now, regardless of who’s out there.” pic.twitter.com/fEZWEOr0XJ
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) May 4, 2026
SGA on playing LeBron James: “Playing against an all-time great like that, you get up for those games.” pic.twitter.com/70hPpoBg29
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) May 4, 2026
SGA on LeBron James: “We can sit here all day and talk about things he's done for the game. Guys one of the best players to ever pick up a basketball in the history of human beings.” pic.twitter.com/CV7nxOPt9g
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) May 4, 2026
SGA on his relationship with Steve Nash: “Funny enough, Steve was the first person who told me I was going to make the NBA.” pic.twitter.com/oVca5A1xug
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) May 4, 2026
Mark Daigneault on their regular-season success against the Lakers: “It’s been such a weird series. There’s been guys in and out in every game. Even this combination of player that will start the series healthy. I don’t think we’ve played with these versions of these teams yet.” pic.twitter.com/gQ0Qu6liTr
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) May 4, 2026
Mark Daigneault on Jaylin Williams’ leadership: “The thing that's always amazed me about him as a teammate is his relatability with everybody on the team. There's literally no one that he doesn't have a connection with.” pic.twitter.com/oYJLA1zpM6
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) May 4, 2026
Mark Daigneault on JJ Redick: “I might’ve shown film of him to players before. He was a great court-balanced guy. He executed every coverage. He's physical. So I actually think as a player, he had a defensive DNA, even though his top skill was as a shooters. That’s certainly… pic.twitter.com/MyckFmQqjl
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) May 4, 2026
Mark Daigneault on his relationship with Scott Brooks: “It was my first exposure to the NBA. I was a G League coach and I had never coached a 24-second shot clock before or been a head coach. He was gracious enough to let me be around the team in training camp. When there were… pic.twitter.com/Kcg2MmIgY7
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) May 4, 2026
Cason Wallace on SGA’s recent 4Q/OT play: “Great player doing great things. That sums it up right there. He's one of our go-to guys. Best player in the league. He proves it every night.” pic.twitter.com/9IV5pOR57a
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) May 4, 2026
Cason Wallace on Marcus Smart’s defense: “I don't watch my film on him honestly. I learn a lot from my teammates. Just being out there with them and seeing how they move when I'm on the bench. That motivates me.” pic.twitter.com/KLg3lhiAUm
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) May 4, 2026
Cason Wallace on facing LeBron James: “I'm putting my best foot forward, no matter who it is. Good player. Been here for a while. But doesn't change what I do.” pic.twitter.com/9c4aELHDkT
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) May 4, 2026
This article originally appeared on OKC Thunder Wire: Recap: What happened at OKC Thunder's Monday, May 4 practice