Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Paces bench in elimination game
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Williams finished Saturday's 117-115 loss to the Thunder in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with 11 points (3-5 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal across 18 minutes.
Williams led the second unit in scoring while sinking three triples for the first time since March 25. The 24-year-old received inconsistent playing time during the Grizzlies' first-round series, averaging 4.7 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 12.3 minutes per game over three appearances. Williams missed significant time during the regular season due to a stress reaction in the upper portion of his left tibia and a sprained right ankle. He appeared in 27 regular-season games, finishing with averages of 6.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists across 18.5 minutes per contest.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Retreating to bench Tuesday
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Williams won't start in Tuesday's Play-In Game against Golden State, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Williams got the starting nod in the Grizzlies' last three regular-season games due to Jaylen Wells (wrist/concussion) being sidelined. However, Scotty Pippen will supplant Williams in the starting five on Tuesday. The 24-year-old forward has averaged 7.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 17.6 minutes per game in his last five outings off the bench.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Starting sans Wells
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Williams will start in Thursday's game against the Timberwolves.
The 24-year-old forward will receive the starting nod due to Jaylen Wells (wrist) being sidelined. Williams has averaged 7.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 17.6 minutes per game in his last five outings.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Puts up eight points in return
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Williams (illness) finished Tuesday's 124-100 win over the Hornets with eight points (3-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes.
Williams returned after being sidelined for the Grizzlies' previous three games due to an illness. Though the third-year forward's playing time didn't differ much from the 15-to-20-minute role he had typically been filling off the bench for most of March, Williams could see more opportunities over the final three games of the regular season and throughout the Grizzlies' playoff run. Williams ended up starting the second half of Tuesday's win after Jaylen Wells sustained a broken right wrist earlier in the contest that will most likely end his rookie season.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Fades injury report
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Williams (illness) is not on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Hornets.
Williams missed the Grizzlies' last three games due to an illness, but he has recovered enough to be given the green light to play Tuesday. The 2022 second-round pick finished the month of March averaging 6.8 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists over 20.2 minutes per game.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Won't play Saturday
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Williams (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pistons.
Williams will miss his third straight outing due to the illness. His next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against the Hornets. GG Jackson and John Konchar are candidates for an uptick in playing time due to Williams being sidelined.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Not playing Thursday
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Williams (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Miami.
Thursday will be the second straight game Williams will miss due to an illness, and he'll look to recover in time for Saturday's contest against Detroit. GG Jackson and Lamar Stevens are in line to see a slight uptick in playing time off the bench due to Williams' absence.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Ruled out Tuesday
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Williams (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Golden State.
Williams was a late addition to the injury report before being ruled out due to the illness. His next chance to feature will come Thursday against the Heat. GG Jackson and Lamar Stevens are candidates for a bump in minutes due to Williams and John Konchar (illness) being sidelined.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Late addition to injury report
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Williams is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game versus the Warriors due to an illness.
Despite not appearing on the injury report all day, Williams is now in danger of missing Tuesday's contest due to an illness. With John Konchar (illness) also questionable, GG Jackson and Lamar Stevens are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Plays well in limited minutes
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Williams totaled 15 points (5-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 140-103 victory over the Jazz.
Ja Morant (hamstring) remains out for Memphis, while Jaren Jackson left this game with an injury to his face. The game was over in a hurry, allowing Williams to see extended minutes for the Grizzlies. This was Williams' first strong performance in several weeks, so fantasy managers will need to see it again before taking the plunge.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Off injury report
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Williams (ankle) is off the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Kings.
Williams missed Saturday's game against the Heat due to a sore right ankle, but all signs point to him returning to action Monday. In his last five games, Williams has averaged 7.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 21.6 minutes per contest.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Not playing Saturday
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Williams (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Heat, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Williams will be held out of Saturday's game while managing a sore right ankle, and his next chance to see the floor is Monday against Sacramento. Luke Kennard is in line to see increased minutes due to Williams' absence.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Unlikely to play Saturday
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Williams is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game versus the Heat due to right ankle soreness.
Williams is expected to sit out the second leg of Memphis' back-to-back Saturday due to a right ankle injury. If Williams is further downgraded to out, Luke Kennard will likely receive increased playing time.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Set to play against Utah
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Williams (foot) isn't on the injury report for Wednesday's game versus the Jazz.
Williams will return to action Wednesday after missing Memphis' previous contest due to right foot soreness. Williams is averaging 8.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 20.3 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Ruled out Monday
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Williams (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's contest with Phoenix.
Williams is dealing with right foot soreness and will sit out the second leg of the Grizzlies' back-to-back. As a result, Desmond Bane, Jaylen Wells and potentially John Konchar may all see extended playing time.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: May be rested Monday
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Williams (rest) is questionable for Monday's game against the Suns.
Williams started Sunday's game against the Pelicans, finishing with seven points, four rebounds, two assists and one block in 24 minutes. However, he could be held out for injury maintenance for the second leg of this back-to-back set. The Grizzlies will be hoping he plays, as they are already extremely shorthanded.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Starting Sunday
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Williams will start Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Williams enters the starting lineup for the second time in the last three games due to Jaren Jackson (ankle) and Santi Aldama (calf) being out of the lineup. In his last start Wednesday against the Thunder, Williams accumulated 12 points, three rebounds, two assists and a steal in 25 minutes.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Coming off bench Friday
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Williams is not in the Grizzlies' starting lineup against the Mavericks on Friday.
Williams made his first start of the regular season against the Thunder on Wednesday and finished with 12 points, three rebounds, two assists and one steal over 25 minutes. He'll retreat to the bench Friday while Santi Aldama enters the starting five following a two-game absence due to right calf soreness.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Set to set Wednesday
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Williams will be in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Thunder
Williams replaces Jaren Jackson (ankle) as a starter for Memphis and could be in this role for several games moving forward. This will be the 22-year-old big man's first start of the season. He has played in only 11 games for the Grizzlies this season, averaging 7.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game and shooting 42.0 percent from the field.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Pops for season-high 15 in return
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Williams finished with 15 points (6-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt), three rebounds and three assists in 25 minutes off the bench during Monday's 132-130 loss to the Hawks.
The third-year wing missed the Grizzlies' previous game with a sore knee, but Williams looked healthy in his return as he produced new season highs in points and made threes. He's struggled to find his place in the rotation since returning in early February from a severe ankle sprain that cost him nearly three months of action, but Monday's 25 minutes represented his biggest workload of 2024-25, and it could be a sign he's ready for a more significant role.
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