Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Out at least four weeks
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The Grizzlies announced Thursday that Williams has been diagnosed with a Grade 3 right ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in approximately four weeks.
Williams suffered his ankle injury during the second quarter of Tuesday's game versus the Nuggets and will now be sidelined for an extended period. In his absence, Santi Aldama, Jake LaRavia and John Konchar (illness) are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Won't play Wednesday
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Williams (ankle) will not play Wednesday against the 76ers.
Williams suffered a right ankle sprain Tuesday against the Nuggets and was unable to return, so it's not a surprise to see him being held out Wednesday. Marcus Smart (illness) and John Konchar (illness) are both doubtful, catapulting Luke Kennard and Jake LaRavia onto the streaming radar.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Unlikely to return Tuesday
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Williams (ankle) is doubtful to return to Tuesday's game versus the Nuggets, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports.
Williams saw just seven minutes of action before suffering a right ankle injury in the second quarter of Tuesday's contest. In his expected absence, Santi Aldama and John Konchar could receive extended playing time off the bench in Memphis' forward rotation.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Heads to locker room
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Williams appeared to injure his right ankle and was helped to the locker room with 3:14 remaining in the second quarter of Tuesday's game versus the Nuggets, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports.
Williams tallied four points (2-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and five rebounds in seven minutes before exiting Tuesday's contest. If the 24-year-old forward is unable to return, Santi Aldama and John Konchar are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Sees just 14 minutes
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Williams provided three points (1-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), one rebound and five assists in 14 minutes during Sunday's 105-90 win over Denver.
This was a disappointing workload for Williams, as the Grizzlies opted to get Luke Kennard and Jake LaRavia more involved off the bench Sunday. Williams has plenty of upside as he demonstrated many times last season, but it will be tough for him to provide consistent value with such a sporadic role, especially when Marcus Smart (illness), Ja Morant (hip) and Zach Edey (ankle) all return to action.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Available to play Friday
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Williams (lower leg) is available for Friday's game against the Warriors.
Williams went through Friday's shootaround and will be eligible to return in this contest. However, he's not expected to play a significant role coming off the bench, so his fantasy upside in most slates should be minimal.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Officially out
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Williams (lower leg) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
Williams was labeled doubtful for the contest, so his absence doesn't come as much of a surprise. He'll look to make his 2024-25 debut Friday against Golden State.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Doubtful for Wednesday
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Williams (lower leg) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
Williams has been ramping up for a return to game action with the Memphis Hustle in the G League. However, he is still unlikely to make his season debut against Los Angeles while recovering from a stress reaction in the upper portion of his left tibia.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Practicing in G League
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The Grizzlies announced Thursday that Williams (lower leg) has been assigned to the Memphis Hustle of the G League for practice but will be recalled to the NBA immediately after.
Williams has yet to play this season while dealing with a stress reaction in the upper portion of his left tibia. While Williams appears to be ramping up toward a return, he is expected to remain sidelined for a few more weeks.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Will remain out for multiple weeks
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The Grizzlies announced Friday that Williams (lower leg) continues to progress in his rehab and is expected to return to play within 2-to-4 weeks.
Williams missed all of training camp and the preseason due to a stress reaction in the upper portion of his left tibia, and he's remained sidelined to start the regular season. After a breakout campaign for the injury-riddled Grizzlies last season, Williams will be looking at a reduced role when cleared, especially if Memphis is healthy.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Out at least four weeks
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The Grizzlies announced Thursday that imaging has revealed a stress reaction in the upper portion of Williams' tibia and he will be re-evaluated in approximately four weeks.
While Williams is expected to make a full recovery, he will almost certainly miss all of training camp and the preseason. The 24-year-old forward could remain sidelined for Memphis' regular-season opener Oct. 23 against Utah. Williams is slated to be one of the Grizzlies' top forward options off the bench when healthy this season.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Out Sunday
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Williams (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
Williams missed each of Memphis' final 18 games, but his absence is not a surprise, as the Grizzlies decided to essentially shut down their roster a few weeks ago. Williams ends his second year in The Association with averages of 10.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 0.9 steals across 27.6 minutes per game in 52 appearances (33 starts).
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Ruled out for Friday
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Williams (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Pistons.
Williams hasn't suited up since March 8 due to left patellar tendinitis, and that streak will now reach 13 games. He's also quite likely to miss the Saturday matchup against the 76ers, and at this point, it wouldn't be shocking if the Grizzlies rule him out for the rest of the season in the coming days.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Another absence coming Wednesday
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Williams (knee) won't play Wednesday versus Milwaukee.
Williams hasn't suited up since March 8 due to left patellar tendinitis, but head coach Taylor Jenkins said last week that the Grizzlies haven't shut the second-year wing down for the season. He'll continue to be evaluated on a game-by-game basis, but after his 12th straight absence Wednesday, Williams now has just six more opportunities to play in 2023-24.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Will remain out Monday
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Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pistons.
Williams will miss an 11th straight game due to left knee patellar tendinitis. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in Milwaukee.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Remains out Saturday
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Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Magic.
Williams' absence streak due to left knee patellar tendinitis will extend to 10 games Saturday. The second-year forward's next chance to suit up will come Monday in Detroit, but he doesn't have a return timetable and can probably be considered doubtful for that contest. Though head coach Taylor Jenkins said Friday that Derrick Rose (back/groin) and Ziaire Williams (back/hip) are unlikely to return this season, Vince Williams' situation is considered more fluid as he recovers from the knee issue, according to Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Officially ruled out
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Williams (knee) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Lakers, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Williams' absence streak will extend to nine games Wednesday due to a left knee injury. His next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Orlando, but the second-year forward doesn't have a return timetable, per Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Officially out
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Williams (knee) won't play Monday night against the Nuggets.
Williams was added to the injury report as doubtful, and he's since been ruled out. This will be his eighth straight absence while on the mend from a left knee issue.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Sitting vs. Spurs
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Williams (knee) won't play Friday against San Antonio.
Williams will miss his seventh consecutive contest while dealing with a left patellar tendinitis. His next opportunity to play will arrive Monday in Denver.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Unlikely to play Friday
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Williams (knee) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Spurs.
Williams has missed the last six games due to a knee injury, and he'll likely be sidelined again Friday. GG Jackson and Jake LaRavia could continue to see increased run.
