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Thunder’s Jaylin Williams Fights Wemby in Early Statement

It didn’t take long for the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs to get involved in some extra physicality this season. Their season opener had lasted less than 15 minutes on the game clock when OKC’s Jaylin Williams and…

By Billy Heyen · HEAVY

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 11:09 AM

Key Things to Know

Jaylin Williams and Victor Wembanyama engaged in an on-court scuffle during the Thunder's season opener.
The confrontation started after De'Aaron Fox committed a foul against Chet Holmgren.
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 116-104.

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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams and San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama engaged in an on-court altercation during their season opener on October 20, 2026. Less than 15 minutes into the game, words and shoves were exchanged between the two after a foul occurred in the paint. The Thunder went on to earn a 116-104 victory over the Spurs at Frost Bank Center.

The incident began when De'Aaron Fox pulled Chet Holmgren to the ground on a lob attempt. Williams confronted Fox, prompting Wembanyama to step in to protect his teammate before referees and fellow players intervened to de-escalate the situation.

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