NBA Expert Eric Pincus: Will Devastating Injuries Force Thunder to Rethink Their Financial Stance?

Injuries are the worst part of professional sports. Jalen Williams’ severe lower-leg injury—a dislocated left ankle and fractured fibula—will knock him out for a significant period. In the same game, the Oklahoma City Thunder also lost defensive ace Cason Wallace to a left shoulder tear. These injuries have now raided questions over Oklahoma’s decision to cut costs this offseason and whether the ownership will spend money to keep their championship hopes alive. Suddenly, a team with championship aspirations has fallen behind the rival San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference.