Williams will start Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.
With several key contributors sidelined, Williams will get the starting nod for the first time since Dec. 7. As a starter this season (11 games), the 25-year-old forward has averaged 8.1 points, 7.2 assists and 4.6 rebounds in 24.9 minutes per contest.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Versatility on display
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Williams registered 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists and one block in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 112-97 loss to the Hornets.
Williams was quite productive in his 20 minutes of action. The second-round draft pick is now in his fourth season and continues to show his wide range of skills, albeit in limited action. Memphis will be without Ja Morant (elbow) for at least the next three weeks, which should grant Williams more opportunities going forward.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Solid line in loss
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Williams totaled seven points (3-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt), eight rebounds, five assists and two steals in 21 minutes during Monday's 108-99 loss to Houston.
With Ja Morant (elbow) out for a while, Williams does have a window to provide some streaming appeal. However, Cam Spencer has been getting the bulk of the point guard reps lately. Over Williams' last five games, he's seeing 19.8 minutes per contest with 6.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.4 three-pointers.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Scores 13 points with five assists
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Williams closed Friday's 117-116 loss to the Thunder with 13 points (4-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one block in 23 minutes.
Williams looked fine in his return from a one-game absence, so he should be good to go for Sunday's game against the Nets. The 25-year-old guard is averaging 7.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game this season.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Game-time call for Friday
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Williams (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against Oklahoma City.
Williams has missed nine of his team's last 10 games while tending to a knee injury, and he's not in the clear just yet. The team should have an update on his availability closer to Friday's tipoff.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game versus the Suns, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Ja Morant (calf) will be a game-time call Wednesday evening, but if he's forced to join Williams on the sidelines, Cam Spencer would be slated for major minutes. Williams' next chance to play will come Friday versus the Thunder.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Questionable for Tuesday
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Williams (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Spurs.
Williams has missed eight straight matchups while dealing with a left knee issue, but this is the first time he's been upgraded to questionable since suffering the injury. The team will presumably keep a close eye on him during shootaround and pregame warmups before determining whether he'll suit up.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Remaining out vs. Washington
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Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Williams will miss his fifth consecutive matchup due to a lingering left knee injury. The 25-year-old's next opportunity to play will come Tuesday against Philadelphia.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Won't play Tuesday
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Williams (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against the Jazz.
The swingman's next chance to play comes Friday against the Bucks. His absence solidifies Jaylen Wells' streaming appeal and helps the case of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in deep leagues.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Sitting out Monday
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Williams (knee) will not play Monday against the Thunder.
Williams will remain on the sidelines along with Ja Morant (ankle). The Grizzlies will likely continue to rely heavily on Cam Spencer, Cedric Coward and Jaylen Wells for the short term.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Won't play Saturday
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Williams has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus the Wizards due to left knee soreness.
With both Williams and Ja Morant (ankle) unavailable for Saturday's game, Cam Spencer should get some time to shine as a starter and Jock Landale could see an uptick in minutes. Williams' next chance to play will come Monday in Oklahoma City, which will be the first game of a back-to-back set.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Plays 25 minutes in loss
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Williams notched five points (1-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and four assists over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 116-110 win over the Timberwolves.
With Ja Morant (ankle) sidelined, Williams saw a larger role despite coming off the bench and ended up leading the team in assists with four. Williams has shown he is capable of taking on facilitator duties if necessary, and if Morant misses more time, the former will continue to do so.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Not starting Friday
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Williams won't start against the Jazz on Friday.
With Ja Morant (calf) back in action following a 10-game absence, Williams will slide to the second unit. Over eight appearances off the bench this season, the VCU product has averaged 7.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 18.6 minutes per tilt.
Williams supplied five points (2-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, 17 assists, one block and two steals over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 133-128 overtime victory over New Orleans.
Just three games after setting a new career high with 15 assists in a win over the Kings on Nov. 20, Williams produced even better distribution numbers. The fourth-year guard has started five straight games while Ja Morant (calf) is on the shelf, and while his shooting remains erratic, Williams is averaging 7.8 points, 10.8 assists, 6.6 boards and 1.4 steals in 27.4 minutes a contest during this stretch.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Another double-double
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Williams finished with 10 points (3-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists and two steals over 24 minutes during Saturday's 102-96 victory over the Mavericks.
Williams continues to serve as the makeshift point guard in Memphis, recording his second straight double-double, albeit with points and rebounds. While his points will fluctuate from one game to the next, he should be a reliable source of assists and steals while also providing out-of-position rebounds. He's worth rostering in all fantasy formats.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Starting Tuesday
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Williams is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game in San Antonio.
Ja Morant (calf) is out, so Williams will draw the start and be joined in the first unit by Jaylen Wells, Cedric Coward, Jaren Jackson and Zach Edey. In Williams' previous start this season, he finished with 12 points, five rebounds, two assists and three triples over 25 minutes in a loss to the Celtics on Wednesday.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Leaves for locker room Saturday
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Williams exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent right ankle injury in the second quarter of Saturday's game against the Cavaliers, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Williams turned his right ankle on a drive to the basket in the final minute of the first half and limped back to the locker room. If the 25-year-old swingman is unable to return for the second half, Cedric Coward, John Konchar and Cam Spencer are candidates for a bump in minutes the rest of the way.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Starting sans Morant
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Williams will start Wednesday's game against the Celtics.
With Ja Morant (ankle) sidelined, Williams will draw his first start of the season. Over his last five appearances, the 25-year-old swingman has averaged 6.2 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists while shooting 40.0 percent from beyond the arc in 16.8 minutes per contest.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Absent from rotation Wednesday
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Williams (ankle) didn't play during Wednesday's 114-113 victory over the Suns.
Although he was cleared to make his season debut, Williams was not part of the Memphis rotation. Williams is capable of playing multiple positions, though it appears the Grizzlies are comfortable riding the hot hand of rookie first-rounder Cedric Coward in the second unit for now.
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Grizzlies' Vince Williams: Available Wednesday
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Williams (ankle) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Williams hasn't played a game this season. He'll make his debut after dealing with a heel issue. It's uncertain how much time he'll get on the floor.
