Hornets' Grant Williams: Ejected from Friday's game
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Williams was ejected from Friday's game against the Celtics with 2:02 remaining in the fourth quarter after being assessed a Flagrant 2 foul, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
With Mark Williams (back) out and Nick Richards (shoulder) leaving the contest early, Grant Williams was thrust into an expanded role at center. He finished with six points (2-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block in 30 minutes before making a non-basketball play on a Jayson Tatum late in the fourth quarter. If Mark Williams and Richards remain out, Grant Williams could move into the starting lineup Saturday in the second leg of a back-to-back set with the Celtics.
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Hornets' Grant Williams: Records season-high 17 points
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Williams had 17 points (5-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, five assists and two steals in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 138-133 win over the Raptors.
Williams combined with Tre Mann and Cody Martin to score 68 points off Charlotte's bench in Wednesday's win. Williams is off to a blistering start from beyond the arc this season, converting 47.4 percent of his 4.8 three-point attempts per contest.
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Hornets' Grant Williams: Plays 19 minutes in loss
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Williams provided seven points (2-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 19 minutes during Saturday's 114-106 loss to the Heat.
Williams has played 25, 29 and 19 minutes through the first three games of the season. With Josh Green (Achilles), Brandon Miller (hip) and Mark Williams (foot) sidelined, there should be more minutes available for Grant, but thus far, he's failed to capitalize from a fantasy perspective.
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Hornets' Grant Williams: Making preseason debut
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Williams (hamstring) will play in Thursday's preseason game against the Grizzlies, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Williams has missed his team's first two exhibitions while on the mend from a right hamstring injury, but he's back at 100 percent and will begin ramping up for the 2024-25 regular season. He's expected to see playing time behind Miles Bridges in the frontcourt Thursday evening.
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Hornets' Grant Williams: Won't suit up Tuesday
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Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out of Tuesday's preseason matchup against the Heat.
Williams will miss his second consecutive preseason game due to a minor right hamstring injury, though he is expected to return in full for Opening Night. The 25-year-old's absence will likely allow the Hornets to take an extended look at Harry Giles and Moussa Diabate behind Miles Bridges and Nick Richards.
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Hornets' Grant Williams: Ruled out Sunday
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Williams has been ruled out of Sunday's preseason opener against the Knicks due to a minor hamstring injury, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Williams tweaked his hamstring near the end of training camp and his status for a return to game action is unclear. The injury is minor, but the club could look to work the 25-year-old back to form slowly until Opening Night. Williams' next opportunity to feature will come Tuesday versus the Heat.
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Hornets' Grant Williams: Will miss season finale
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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.
