Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams: Returns to NBA, out Wednesday
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The Grizzlies recalled Williams from the Memphis Hustle of the G League on Wednesday, but he will be listed as out for Wednesday's game versus the Rockets due to right foot soreness.
Williams is averaging 5.2 points and 2.1 rebounds in 14.7 minutes across 36 games for the Grizzlies this season. His next chance to suit up will be Friday's rematch with Houston.
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Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams: Paces team on scoreboard
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Williams logged 26 points (8-20 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal in 27 minutes during Saturday's 114-87 win over the Vipers.
Williams was assigned to the G League ahead of Saturday's matchup, and he was dominant in his return to the Hustle. He's scored at least 20 points in three of his last five G League appearances and should remain heavily involved if he stays with the Hustle for the final week of the regular season.
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Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams: Joining Hustle
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Williams was assigned to the Memphis Hustle of the G League on Saturday.
Williams is fresh off of a 12-point outing with the Grizzlies on Wednesday but was sent down to the G League on Saturday to see more action. Considering he has bounced back and forth between the two leagues, it's unlikely he remains with the Hustle for too long.
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Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams: Pops for 12 points in blowout
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Williams contributed 12 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 12 minutes during Wednesday's 138-119 loss to Miami.
Williams scored double-digits for just the sixth time all season, playing the entire fourth quarter as the Grizzlies threw in the towel down the stretch. This was the first time he had played more than seven minutes in well over a month, reinforcing what a disappointing season it has been. At this point, even managers in deeper formats will likely find a better option elsewhere.
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Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams: Headed to G League
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The Grizzlies assigned Williams to the Memphis Hustle of the G League on Thursday.
Williams has bounced back and forth between the G League and NBA all season. He will likely return to the Grizzlies soon, but his role with the parent organization has been relatively minimal of late.
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Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams: Returns to NBA
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Williams was recalled by the Grizzlies from the G League's Memphis Hustle on Saturday.
Williams will come back to the NBA after a brief stint in the G League following the All-Star break. He has earned a considerable role with the Grizzlies, averaging 6.0 points in 17.4 minutes per game with the NBA squad this season. Williams should be available for Saturday's meeting with the Nuggets.
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Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams: Assigned to G League
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The Grizzlies sent Williams to the G League on Wednesday.
Williams has moved between the two levels a decent amount recently, and it appears he could open the second half with the Hustle. The second-year wing has seen sporadic playing time with the Grizzlies of late and isn't guaranteed to see consistent minutes moving forward.
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Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams: Rejoins parent club
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The Grizzlies recalled Williams for the Memphis Hustle of the G League on Wednesday.
Williams was recalled alongside Jake LaRavia, David Roddy and Kenneth Lofton on Wednesday. The 21-year-old forward has averaged 3.2 points and 1.0 rebounds in 11.2 rebounds across his previous five appearances for the Grizzlies.
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Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams: Returns to G League
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Williams was assigned to the G League Hustle on Saturday.
Williams will be joined by Jake LaRavia, Kenneth Lofton and David Roddy in the G League on Saturday. Although Wiliams has played in all but one game since Jan. 1, the Grizzlies will opt to get him some more playing time with the Hustle.
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Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams: G League stint ends
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The Grizzlies recalled Williams from the Memphis Hustle of the G League on Wednesday.
Williams will rejoin the Grizzlies after being assigned to the Hustle on Monday. The 21-year-old forward will be available for Friday's game versus Minnesota. Williams is averaging 4.6 points and 1.4 rebounds in 16.0 minutes across his last five NBA appearances.
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Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams: Assigned to G League
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The Grizzlies assigned Williams to the G League's Memphis Hustle on Monday.
Williams has appeared in 27 of the Grizzlies' past 29 contests (three starts), posting 6.2 points and 2.6 rebounds in 18.0 minutes during that stretch. However, he's totaled just 15 minutes over his last two games (11 on Sunday) and will head to the G League to get some meaningful playing time. He'll be joined by Jake LaRavia, Kennedy Chandler, Vince Williams and Kenneth Lofton, who were all available but didn't see any action during Sunday's three-point loss to Toronto.
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Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams: Good to go
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Williams (knee) will play in Thursday's matchup against the Cavaliers.
Williams was initially questionable due to right knee soreness but received the green light ahead of the contest. In his last six appearances, Williams has averaged 7.7 points and 2.3 rebounds across 22.0 minutes.
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Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams: Questionable vs. Cavs
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Williams is questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Cavaliers due to right knee soreness.
The Grizzlies could be shorthanded in the frontcourt, as Jaren Jackson (thigh) is doubtful in addition to Williams' questionable tag, and Steven Adams (knee) remains sidelined for weeks. However, John Konchar (concussion) was cleared to play, so that will at least provide some extra depth. Injury aside, Williams has struggled shooting this season, averaging 6.5 points on splits of 42/25/77.
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Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams: Returns to bench
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Williams isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Trail Blazers, Rob Fischer of Bally Sports Southeast reports.
Williams will be replaced by Desmond Bane, who missed the previous two games with a knee injury, in the starting five. Williams is averaging 9.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 24.7 minutes across his three starts this season.
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Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams: Starting in place of Bane
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Williams will start Friday's game in Minnesota, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Williams will draw his second start of the season with Desmond Bane (knee) out. In his only other start, Williams posted 13 points (6-9 FG) across 28 minutes during a 130-112 win over the Pacers. The second-year wing figures to see a similar role against the Timberwolves.
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Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams: Will play Friday
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Williams (illness) will play Friday against the Lakers, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Williams was initially listed as questionable with a non-COVID illness, but the aliment ultimately won't impact his availability Friday. Over his past seven appearances, the second-year forward has averaged 9.1 points and 1.9 rebounds in 20.4 minutes per game.
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Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams: Questionable for Friday
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Williams (non-COVID illness) is listed as questionable for Friday's contest against the Lakers.
Williams has seen a decent workload recently, averaging 21.5 minutes over the Grizzlies' last six games. Over that stretch, the forward is averaging 8.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 0.7 assists. If Williams is unable to play Friday, expect John Konchar to see an increased role.
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Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams: Returns to second unit
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Williams will come of the bench for Monday's game against the Suns, Rob Fischer of Bally Sports Southeast reports.
Williams received his first start of the season Saturday with Dillon Brooks (ankle) sidelined, recording 13 points in 28 minutes of action. in the four games leading up to his spot start, Williams averaged 11.3 points and 2.0 rebounds across 20.3 minutes.
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Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams: Starting Saturday
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Williams will enter the starting five for Saturday's meeting with the Pacers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Williams will draw the start in place of Dillon Brooks (ankle), joining Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson and Steven Adams in the first unit. Saturday's contest will mark Williams' first start of the campaign and makes him worth a look as a streaming option considering he has scored at least nine points in each of his last four contests despite playing just 20.3 minutes.
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Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams: Suits up Wednesday
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Williams (knee) is active for Wednesday's game versus Charlotte.
Williams missed the last two games with right knee soreness, but he should be available to play a minor role off the bench Wednesday.
