Updated Feb. 9, 2026, 8:57 p.m. CT
Jalen Williams will make his return from injury when the OKC Thunder faces the Los Angeles Lakers on the road at 9 p.m. CST Monday.
Williams missed the past 10 games due to a right hamstring strain. His return is welcome news for OKC (40-13), which is looking to bounce back from a 112-106 home loss to the Houston Rockets on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Los Angeles (32-19) will be without superstar guard Luka Doncic due to a left hamstring strain. The Lakers were still able to earn a 105-99 home win over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday in his absence.
Here’s everything you need to know about Monday’s game between the Thunder and Lakers:
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What time is Thunder vs Lakers game tonight?
- Date: Monday, Feb. 9
- Time: 9 p.m. CST
- Where: Cypto.com Arena in Los Angeles
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What channel is OKC Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers on tonight?
- Streaming: Peacock
- How to watch online: Fubo (free trial)
Thunder vs Lakers predictions, picks
Justin Martinez: OKC 115, Los Angeles 109
Shot creation was an issue for OKC down the stretch of its loss to Houston on Saturday, but the return of Jalen Williams should help with that. Even when his 3-point shot hasn’t fallen this season, the All-NBA forward has created looks for both himself and others by getting to the rim at will. And while the Lakers have some offensive weapons of their own in LeBron James and Austin Reaves, the Thunder has plenty of elite defenders to throw at them. I’m picking OKC to bounce back with a road win.
Thunder vs Lakers betting odds
Odds via BetMGM as of Monday, Feb. 9
- Odds: Thunder by 5.5
- Over/under: 219.5
- Moneyline: OKC -210 | Los Angeles +170
Thunder vs Lakers injury updates
- Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdominal strain) is out. Ajay Mitchell (abdominal strain) is out. Thomas Sorber (right ACL surgical recovery) is out. Nikola Topić (surgical recovery) is out.
- Lakers: Deandre Ayton (right knee soreness) is probable. Luka Doncic (left hamstring strain) is out. Adou Thiero (right MCL sprain) is out.
Projected OKC Thunder starters
Projected Los Angeles Lakers starters
Justin Martinez covers the Thunder and NBA for The Oklahoman. Have a story idea for Justin? He can be reached at jmartinez@oklahoman.com or on X/Twitter at @Justintohoops. Sign up for the Thunder Sports Minute newsletter to access more NBA coverage. Support Justin’s work and that of other Oklahoman journalists by purchasing a digital subscription today at subscribe.oklahoman.com.
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