Final Injury Report for Thunder-Magic: Will Jalen Williams, Franz Wagner Play?

The Oklahoma City Thunder are on the road on Tuesday night as they travel to take on the Orlando Magic in an interconference showdown.

Oklahoma City enters Tuesday’s game with a 53-15 record after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves at home on Sunday afternoon to extend their winning streak to eight games.

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In Sunday’s victory over the Timberwolves, Chet Holmgren led the way for the Thunder as he recorded 21 points and nine rebounds while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 20 points, three rebounds and 10 assists of his own.

Now Oklahoma City will try to grab another victory on Tuesday as they face off against the Magic in a tough road matchup.

On the other side, Orlando enters Tuesday’s contest with a 38-29 record after losing on the road to the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.

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Paolo Banchero led the way for the Magic in Monday’s loss as he ended the game with 18 points, 10 rebounds and three assists while Desmond Bane recorded 18 points and four assists.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Tuesday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

Thunder Injury Report: Will Jalen Williams Play?

For the Thunder, they have three players listed on their injury report, including star forward Jalen Williams.

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Oklahoma City has ruled out Williams due to a right hamstring strain that has sidelined him since February 12 and there is still no timetable for his return.

With Williams still sidelined, Ajay Mitchell and Cason Wallace will both likely continue to have increased roles until the star forward is cleared to return.

The Thunder have also ruled out Branden Carlson as he continues to recover from a back strain while Thomas Sorber is out for the remainder of the season with a torn ACL.

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Magic Injury Report: Will Franz Wagner, Anthony Black Play?

On the other side, the Magic have three players listed on their injury report, including both Franz Wagner and Anthony Black.

Orlando has ruled out Wagner due to left ankle injury management that has kept him out since February 19.

The Magic have also ruled out Black due to a left abdominal strain as he will miss his seventh consecutive contest.

Jonathan Isaac has also been ruled out as he will miss his third straight game with a left knee sprain.

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Fans can catch Tuesday night’s matchup between the Thunder and Magic from Orlando at 7:00 p.m. ET.

This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Mar 17, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.