Russell Westbrook, Thunder Reunion Addressed by Sam Presti After Jalen Williams, Wallace Injuries

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been rattled by injuries already this season, and they'll likely need to add a player to the roster to make up for the absences.

After Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace's injuries, general manager Sam Presti addressed a potential reunion with franchise legend Russell Westbrook.

"I haven't thought about anything relative to the roster spot," Presti told reporters (19:30 mark). "I understand the question, but all I'm really focused on right now is players, giving them the right support, and then helping everybody with our group."

Williams suffered a gruesome leg injury against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday, and Presti announced Monday that he suffered a fractured fibula and a dislocated left ankle.

In addition to Williams' injury, Presti announced that Wallace suffered a left labral tear in his shoulder and will have to have surgery.

Both players are expected to miss most of the season. As a result of the injuries, Oklahoma City can apply for a Disabled Player Exception for both players.

Westbrook played with the Thunder from 2008 to 2019, winning MVP in 2017 and establishing himself as one of the best players in franchise history. He played for six teams after leaving Oklahoma City and announced his retirement before the 2026-27 campaign.

It's hard to say whether Westbrook would be willing to come out of retirement to join his former squad, or whether the Thunder are even interested in bringing him back.

While it would be quite the story, the OKC still has its eyes set on winning a championship, and the 37-year-old Westbrook likely isn't the best option to replace the offensive and defensive output of Williams and Wallace.

A more likely outcome would be for the Thunder to sign a younger player they can bring off the bench while counting on their starters to carry the load without Williams and Wallace.