The Lakers waived Williams on Saturday.
With this transaction, Williams is now poised to join the South Bay Lakers in the G League.
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Nate Williams: Let go by Houston
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The Rockets waived Williams on Sunday, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports.
Williams signed a three-year, $5.25 million deal with the Rockets in March, though he'll now have to explore other opportunities ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. The 26-year-old appeared in 20 regular-season outings in 2024-25, averaging 3.3 points in 7.4 minutes per game.
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Rockets' Nate Williams: Fails to crack rotation
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Williams did not see the floor during Sunday's Game 7 loss to the Warriors.
Signed to a three-year, $5.25 million contract with the Rockets in March of 2025, Williams played a total of five minutes in the postseason. Williams made 20 appearances during the regular season, playing 7.4 minutes per night while averaging 3.3 points on 43.5 percent shooting. However, he was a standout in the G League with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, posting averages of 17.3 points, 4.0 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals.
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Rockets' Nate Williams: Headed to G League
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The Rockets assigned Williams to the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Sunday.
Williams hasn't made an appearance since March 14 but will now head to the G League to receive increased opportunities. Williams is averaging 18.8 points, 3.8 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks in 29.2 minutes across his four outings for the Valley Vipers in 2024-25.
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Rockets' Nate Williams: Muted role Tuesday
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Williams supplied one point (0-1 FG, 1-2 FT) across two minutes during Tuesday's 115-102 loss to the Pacers.
Williams was used sparingly in the loss, as he didn't enter the game until the outcome was already decided. Though he was recently upgraded from a two-way deal to a standard NBA contract, Williams will continue to remain outside the Houston rotation unless several players are sitting out due to injury.
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Rockets' Nate Williams: Gets four-year deal with Houston
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The Rockets converted Williams' two-way contract to a four-year, $8.2 million standard deal Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
The third-year guard out of Buffalo has spent most of the 2024-25 season in the G League with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, where he is averaging 18.8 points, 3.8 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.0 blocks over 29.2 minutes per game. He's appeared in two of the Rockets' last six games while serving in a deep reserve role, and he's demonstrated enough talent and production to be signed to a standard deal. Williams could see some meaningful minutes against the Thunder on Monday as the Rockets are dealing with multiple injuries, including to Dillon Brooks (knee), Tari Eason (lower leg), Amen Thompson (shoulder) and Fred VanVleet (ankle).
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Rockets' Nate Williams: Recalled to NBA
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The Rockets recalled Williams from the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Saturday, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
As a two-way player, Williams is set to split time between the NBA and G League this season. He recorded 24 points (10-11 FG), 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block during Friday's G League win over the Birmingham Squadron. Williams has made just one appearance for Houston in 2024-25.
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Rockets' Nate Williams: Back with Houston
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The Rockets recalled Williams from the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Saturday, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.
Williams is averaging 3.6 points in 7.9 minutes across his seven NBA appearances this season. The second-year guard is unlikely to receive extended playing time for Houston.
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Rockets' Jeenathan Williams: Becomes two-way player
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Williams had his contract converted to a two-way deal Monday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Williams signed a one-year deal with Houston at the beginning of August and will have plenty of flexibility to move between the G League and parent club following Monday's move. He spent most of last season in the G League and could spend plenty of time with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers this year.
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Rockets' Jeenathan Williams: Joining Houston
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The Rockets signed Williams to a one-year deal Tuesday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Williams made just five appearances for the Trail Blazers in 2022-23 and averaged 10.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 25.2 minutes. He will likely compete for a depth role in the backcourt in Houston.
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Trail Blazers' Jeenathan Williams: Efficient outing as starter
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Williams fouled out of Thursday's 129-127 loss to the Spurs after recording 16 points (8-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds and four assists across 32 minutes.
With the Trail Blazers essentially shutting down the majority of their regulars, Williams has drawn back-to-back starts and posted season highs in points, assists and minutes played during Thursday's loss. Across three appearances (two starts), the undrafted rookie out of Buffalo has averaged 9.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.0 steals in 24.7 minutes per game.
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Trail Blazers' Jeenathan Williams: Available for Sunday
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Williams is available for Sunday's game against Minnesota.
Williams is on a two-way contract with the Blazers, but with so many players sitting out, he could see a chunk of rotation minutes in the final five games.
Williams is probable for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, pending his physical, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Williams was signed by Portland after he impressed the team during his time in the G League. With Portland's season lost, he could see rotational minutes down the stretch.
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Trail Blazers' Jeenathan Williams: Inks two-year deal with Portland
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Williams signed a two-year contract with the Trail Blazers on Saturday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Williams averaged 14.4 points per game this season with the Salt Lake City Stars of the G League but did enough to impress Portland and grab a two-year deal. He should have plenty of opportunities to see the floor throughout the rest of the season, considering the Trail Blazers continue to turn in lengthy injury reports.
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Jeenathan Williams: Grabs three rebounds Monday
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Williams failed to score (0-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt) but added three rebounds, one assist and one steal during Monday's win over Texas.
Williams didn't have his best performance of the season by any means across 22 minutes of action.
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Jeenathan Williams: Ninth straight in double figures
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Williams totaled 15 points (6-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and one steal during Tuesday's loss to Wisconsin.
Williams scored in double figures for a ninth consecutive contest. He's averaging 12.7 points for the Stars this year.
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Jeenathan Williams: Contributes 21 points Tuesday
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Williams managed 21 points (8-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block during Tuesday's win over the Hustle.
Williams finished with his best scoring performance since posting 25 points against the Vipers on Jan. 10.
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Jeenathan Williams: Adds 25 points Tuesday
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Williams amassed 25 points (9-15 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and four assists during Tuesday's loss to the Vipers.
This was Williams' third game across his last five outings in which he has scored at least 25 points. Williams has recorded double figures offensively in each of his last six contests.
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Jeenathan Williams: Terrific all-around outing
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Williams tallied 24 points (8-17 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, four steals, three assists and three blocks during Tuesday's win over the Blue.
Williams finished with a terrific all-around performance, as the guard led the Stars in scoring, steals and blocks. Williams' 24 points also accounted for a new season best.
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Jeenathan Williams: Fails to make impact
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Williams failed to score (0-1 FG) but grabbed one rebound in Thursday's win over Stockton.
The former Buffalo standout didn't make an impact in Thursday's victory across four minutes of action off the bench. Williams has totaled seven points in two games this year with the Stars.
