Williams finished Monday's 135-126 victory over Chicago with 11 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-4 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal over 30 minutes.
Making his fourth straight start in place of Taylor Hendricks (leg), Williams finally scored in double digits for the first time in his career. His four assists were also a career-high mark. With Hendricks out for the season, Williams has a clear path to consistent developmental minutes during his rookie season. However, Kyle Filipowski, John Collins and Brice Sensabaugh will threaten Williams' playing time when Lauri Markkanen (back) returns to action.
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Jazz's Cody Williams: Minimal output in starting role
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Williams produced nine points (3-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt), two assists and two steals in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 113-96 loss to Sacramento.
Williams moved to the starting lineup following the leg injury sustained by Taylor Hendricks on Monday, but the rookie had a rough time in the first start of his NBA career. Williams should eventually improve as the season progresses, and he could see even more usage in the short term if Lauri Markkanen (back) misses time.
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Jazz's Cody Williams: Returns to bench
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Williams isn't in the starting five for Tuesday's preseason game versus the Kings, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
Lauri Markkanen will reclaim his starting spot from Williams after sitting out Utah's previous outing for rest purposes. Williams should continue to function as one of the primary forwards in the team's bench rotation.
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Jazz's Cody Williams: Ready for training camp
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Williams (illness) will be a full participant in training camp, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Williams missed Utah's Summer League finale with an illness, but his status for camp wasn't in doubt. The No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Williams should be able to compete for a rotation spot right away with the Jazz undergoing a rebuild.
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Jazz's Cody Williams: Fares well in loss
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Williams recorded 14 points (6-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks in 31 minutes during Monday's 82-70 Summer League loss to the Kings.
Williams failed to connect from beyond the arc, but he contributed almost everywhere else, which included a team-high two swats. The No. 10 pick from this year's draft is off to a hot start to Summer League, averaging 17.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.0 blocks over his first two appearances.
