Williams (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.
Williams will miss back-to-back games due to an ankle injury to end his 2023-24 campaign. After a slow start with the Mavericks, Williams was shipped to Charlotte at the deadline and was a consistent producer. He made 29 appearances (10 starts) for the Hornets and averaged 13.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.1 steals-plus-blocks in 30.6 minutes per game. Williams is still under contract for three more seasons.
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Hornets' Grant Williams: Iffy for Sunday
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Williams (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Williams was unable to play Friday against Boston, but the forward remains day-to-day. If he's unable to suit up Sunday, guys like Aleksej Pokusevski and Marques Bolden could step up.
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Hornets' Grant Williams: Downgraded to out
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Williams (ankle) won't play Friday against the Celtics.
Williams was listed questionable due to a right ankle sprain, and it's been decided he's not healthy enough to suit up. Aleksej Pokusevski and Marques Bolden should see more chances at center with Williams and Nick Richards (foot) sidelined.
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Hornets' Grant Williams: Efficient in victory
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Williams posted 16 points (5-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 115-114 win over the Hawks.
Williams drew a sixth consecutive start Wednesday and was nearly perfect from the floor in the narrow win. He's scored in double figures in five of his last six appearances, averaging 15.5 points, 5.7 assists and 5.3 rebounds in 33.5 minutes per game while shooting 55.6 percent from the floor.
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Hornets' Grant Williams: Fills stat sheet Sunday
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Williams finished Sunday's 121-118 loss to the Thunder with 19 points (7-10 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals in 38 minutes.
Williams seems poised to end the season as a starter for the rebuilding Hornets, as he's been part of the first unit in his last four appearances. Perhaps more impressive is the fact that he was part of the first unit even though Nick Richards was back in the rotation following a three-game absence. Williams is averaging 10.3 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game when deployed in a starting lineup this season.
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Hornets' Grant Williams: Will remain in starting lineup
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Williams will start Sunday's game against the Thunder, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.
Despite Nick Richards (foot) being cleared to return following a three-game absence, Williams will remain in the starting lineup to combat Chet Holmgren. Over his last seven games (three starts), Williams has averaged 14.9 points, 6.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists in 31.6 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Grant Williams: Cleared to play
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Williams (ankle) is available for Friday's game against Orlando.
Williams was considered probable on the Hornets' initial injury report, and he'll officially be able to suit up despite his right ankle injury. Nick Richards (foot) is considered questionable for Friday's matchup, and if he's ruled out, Williams could be in line for a starting role.
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Hornets' Grant Williams: Expected to play Friday
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Williams (ankle) is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Magic.
Despite dealing with a right ankle injury, Williams is expected to continue playing through it Friday. With Nick Richards (foot) questionable, Williams could draw another start at center against Orlando.
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Hornets' Grant Williams: Available for Wednesday
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Williams (ankle) will be available for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Williams will power through the ankle issue, and there's been no word on any sort of minutes restrictions, so he's safe to fire up in all formats for a favorable matchup against the Trail Blazers. Over his last five appearances (one start), Williams has averaged 16.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 30.0 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Grant Williams: Will likely play Wednesday
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Williams (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's game against Portland.
Williams and Brandon Miller (wrist) have been upgraded from questionable to probable, while Miles Bridges (wrist) has been downgraded to doubtful. Nick Richards (foot) is also out, so Charlotte's frontcourt is expected to be shorthanded, opening up more playing time for Aleksej Pokusevski, Davis Bertans, Leaky Black and JT Thor.
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Hornets' Grant Williams: Questionable to play Wednesday
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Williams is questionable for Wednesday's game against Portland due to a right ankle sprain.
Williams has been a key contributor to Charlotte's frontcourt of late, averaging 14.3 points, 6.8 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 30.8 minutes across his last four contests. Miles Bridges (wrist) is also questionable, but Nick Richards (foot) has been removed from the injury report to provide reinforcements if the Hornets are shorthanded Wednesday.
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Hornets' Grant Williams: Scores 23 vs. former team
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Williams contributed 23 points (10-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds and two assists across 33 minutes during Monday's 118-104 loss to the Celtics.
Williams got the start Monday due to Nick Richards (foot) being ruled out. Williams' performance against Boston was far better than the first time he faced the team that drafted him, when he registered just two points, three rebounds and two assists over 18 minutes as a member of the Mavericks. Since being acquired by the Hornets at the trade deadline, Williams is averaging 13.8 points on 49.8 percent shooting, 5.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists over 30.0 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Grant Williams: Starting at center
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Williams will start Monday's game against the Celtics, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.
Williams came off the bench in his last nine appearances but will draw the start in Monday's matchup since Nick Richards (foot) has been ruled out. Over 37 starts this year, Williams has averaged 9.6 points and 4.1 rebounds in 29.5 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Grant Williams: Strong outing off bench Wednesday
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Williams contributed 16 points (6-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 118-111 victory over the Cavaliers.
Williams managed to eclipse 30 minutes on the court for the first time since March 15 against the Suns. He's struggled with his three-point shooting as of late, but he focused on interior scoring Wednesday as four of his six made shots came in the paint. Since being sent to the Hornets at the trade deadline, Williams is averaging 13.3 points on 48.3 percent shooting, 5.0 rebounds and 2.4 assists over 29.9 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Grant Williams: Goes for 20 points off bench
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Williams racked up 20 points (8-17 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal across 32 minutes during Friday's 107-96 loss to the Suns.
Williams was one of Charlotte's best players in this loss to Phoenix despite coming off the bench. He made his presence felt on both ends of the court, and this 20-point effort extended his recent scoring streak. He's now recorded 18 or more points in each of his last three appearances, a span in which he's also shooting 48.8 percent from the field, including 35.3 percent from three-point range.
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Hornets' Grant Williams: Returns to starting lineup
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Williams will start Friday's game against the Wizards.
With Tre Mann (groin) out, the Hornets will go big with Williams, who'll be flanked by Vasilije Micic, Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges and Nick Richards. In his only other start with the Hornets, Williams posted 18 points, 13 rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block in 40 minutes during a loss in Toronto.
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Hornets' Grant Williams: Moves back to bench
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Williams isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Magic.
Nick Richards (foot) will reclaim his starting spot from Williams on Tuesday. Williams is averaging 12.9 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 27.3 minutes across his last 10 appearances coming off the bench.
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Hornets' Grant Williams: Double-double in Sunday's start
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Williams produced 18 points (6-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 13 rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 40 minutes during Sunday's 111-106 loss to Toronto.
Making his first start as a member of the Hornets, Williams delivered his second double-double of the season. The fifth-year big has looked good with his new club, averaging 14.2 points, 5.8 boards, 2.2 assists and 1.8 threes over the last 10 games, but Sunday's shift to the starting five could last only as long as Nick Richards (foot) is sidelined.
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Hornets' Grant Williams: Starting at center Sunday
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Williams (back) will start Sunday's game against the Raptors.
With Nick Richards (foot) sidelined, Williams will make his first start with the Hornets. Williams has come off the bench in each of his first nine appearances with Charlotte, but he's scored in double figures eight times, averaging 13.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 28.0 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Grant Williams: Not on injury report
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Williams (back) isn't listed on the injury report for Friday's game against the 76ers.
Williams was initially listed as probable, but that report has been deleted. Brandon Miller is now listed as probable with a back injury, so it's possible the first report was simply a mistake. Either way, Williams and Miller should both be available Friday night and play sizable roles for a Hornets squad that remains without LaMelo Ball (ankle) indefinitely.
