Oklahoma City could be without its No. 1 option on Sunday, but another star has a chance to showcase his talents. After missing Friday’s loss to the Dallas Mave

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder’s MVP candidate, is an All-Star lock. Williams — who is second on the team in points and assists, third in rebounds and is a versatile cog in their top-ranked and historically disruptive defense — is their only other true candidate. That might be Williams’ simplest case.

Prior to the season, even before their undisputed success, the Oklahoma City Thunder were thought to have as many as three All-Star candidates: Shai Gilgeous-Al

OKC's Jalen Williams is likely to make the cut for the NBA All-Star Game next month, but it’s far from a certainty. Maybe 60/40.

What Jalen Williams says was the biggest difference in the Thunder's approach in contrast to last week's loss against the Cavs

Oklahoma City received more unfortunate injury news this week, with the turf toe diagnosis for rookie point guard Ajay Mitchell. The Thunder’s backup ball handler has had a breakout season and contributed more than anyone could’ve expected in year one.