Fri Apr 12 | 18:13 | Grant Williams Downgraded On Friday Night |
Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams (ankle) won't play in Friday's matchup with the Celtics. He's battling a sprained right ankle. But with the Hornets having nothing left to play for, Williams likely won't see the floor again this season. With Nick Richards (foot) also out, Williams could have handled things at the five. But with both men out, Aleksej Pokusevski is nearly a lock for all DFS contests. |
Source: Charlotte Hornets | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 12 | 11:22 | Grant Williams Iffy Against Celtics |
Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams (ankle) has received a questionable tag on Friday for a revenge game against the Boston Celtics. The former Celtic has been inconsistent to say the least, but he's hit a bit of a rhythm lately as he continues to be a starter for the Hornets. With a lot of the core not able to play, Williams is likely to get as many opportunities as possible if he plays in this game. It's unclear if the Celtics are going to be resting their starters since their injury report hasn't been submitted, but Williams' value would increase if that was the case. If he can't suit up, however, Davis Bertans and Aleksej Pokusevski would be quality streaming options. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 5 | 18:15 | Grant Williams Ready For Action Friday |
Charlotte Hornets forward/center Grant Williams (ankle) has received the all-clear to play against the Magic on Friday. He's carrying a right ankle sprain, but the team has upgraded Williams from probable to available. The 25-year-old has been a starter for the last couple of games, putting in a pair of mixed performances. He was limited to only five points on Wednesday versus Portland but started the week with a 23-point effort against Boston. A meeting with the slow-paced Magic is a rough matchup for Williams, although he has put in sold work since moving to Charlotte, averaging 13.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in 30.1 minutes. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Apr 4 | 23:56 | Grant Williams Probable For Friday |
Charlotte Hornets forward/center Grant Williams (ankle) is probable for Friday's game against the Orlando Magic. Williams has been dealing with a right ankle injury that placed a questionable tag on him last game versus the Portland Trail Blazers. Charlotte started him and proved he was healthy enough to play 33 minutes. Williams' increased role in the offense sees him averaging 14.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.3 three-pointers made over the past twelve games. The Hornets are limping to the end of another bad season, and players like Williams will get every chance to show their value for the future on a limited roster. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Apr 3 | 18:50 | Grant Williams To Remain In Starting Unit With Nick Richards Out |
Charlotte Hornets forward/center Grant Williams (ankle) will make a second consecutive start on Wednesday against Portland. He has shaken off a questionable tag ahead of the contest. Williams has taken over as the starting center following Nick Richards' (foot) exit from the lineup. Richards wasn't on the initial injury report but has now been ruled out for the game. Williams put up 23 points and grabbed seven rebounds in his previous start against Boston. He should have another good game against a weak Trail Blazers squad. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 2 | 21:22 | Grant Williams Questionable Against Portland |
Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Portland Trail Blazers. Williams has been playing heavier minutes for Charlotte lately, but his status is up in the air with a right ankle sprain. Nick Richards is off the injury list to give them more depth at the center position. Reserves like Davis Bertans, JT Thor, Aleksej Pokusevski, and Marques Bolden will receive more minutes if injuries allow it. Williams averaged 16.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.8 three-pointers on 57% shooting from the field over his most recent five games to make him a valuable fantasy option if cleared to play. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Apr 1 | 18:13 | Nick Richards Out On Monday, Grant Williams Starting |
Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (foot) has been downgraded from questionable to out for Monday's matchup against Boston. He'll be sidelined with right plantar fascia as Charlotte finishes off a back-to-back. Grant Williams will be brought into the starting unit as Richards' replacement. This will be a tough matchup for Williams against his former team, but he'll no doubt be eager to impress. The 25-year-old has averaged 13.5 points and 6.5 rebounds in four previous starts with the Hornets. |
Source: Charlotte Hornets | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Mar 1 | 17:34 | Grant Williams Available Friday |
Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams (back) has been upgraded from probable to available for Friday's tilt against the Philadelphia 76ers. After logging 30 minutes in Thursday's loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, Williams is good to go on the second half of Charlotte's back-to-back despite dealing with a lower back contusion. Having grown up in North Carolina, the 25-year-old stretch four has carved out a sizable bench role with the 15-44 Hornets and is providing 13.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.1 three-pointers on 37.8% shooting from deep in 28.1 minutes per game in eight contests since landing at the Feb. 8 trade deadline. Williams is worth streaming in fantasy for points and threes as Charlotte's sixth man on Friday, but with this matchup versus the Sixers showing a low 214.5-point implied total, it's probably not the suitable game environment to be digging into the bargain bin for DFS purposes. |
Source: Charlotte Hornets Public Relations | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Mar 1 | 17:05 | Grant Williams Probable For Friday's Game |
Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams (back) is probable for Friday's matchup against Philadelphia. The former Celtic is troubled by a lower back contusion, but it looks like he will be able to play through the ailment. Williams has been in the lineup for eight consecutive games for the Hornets, and he's found a new lease of life in Charlotte following his disappointing stint in Dallas. Williams has averaged 13.9 points and 4.9 rebounds in 28.1 minutes with the Hornets while leading the second unit. However, Friday's game might not be a good matchup for him because Philadelphia has a good defensive record against opposing benches, with only six teams having allowed fewer bench points. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Feb 9 | 15:57 | Grant Williams, Kyle Lowry Out Against Bucks |
Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams (recently traded) and guard Kyle Lowry won't suit up for Friday's contest against the Milwaukee Bucks. Williams could eventually play a meaningful role for the Hornets upon his debut, so while he's worth watching in season-long fantasy leagues, the 25-year-old won't play on Friday. Lowry's status is worth noting because general manager Mitch Kupchak previously stated the veteran guard wouldn't play before Thursday's trade deadline. Lowry remains away from the team, meaning they could still be working toward a buyout. With LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Mark Williams (back) on the shelf, Charlotte is going to be razor-thin both inside and out on Friday. The offense will center around Miles Bridges and Brandon Miller, but it's a nightmarish draw against a Bucks team that was just blown out on their home floor on Thursday. |
Source: NBA.com | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Jan 24 | 20:19 | Grant Williams Gets Starting Nod |
Dallas Mavericks forward Grant Williams will move into the starting five ahead of Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. The Mavs are without star guard Kyrie Irving (thumb) for this game. As a result, Williams will get the start to try and fill the void left by Irving. He's a decent 3-and-D player, but probably won't do enough to warrant streaming in most fantasy formats. Tim Hardaway Jr. is the better fantasy option even with him coming off the bench. |
Source: Dallas Mavericks | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Jan 13 | 09:52 | Grant Williams Probable For Meeting With Pelicans |
Dallas Mavericks forward Grant Williams (ankle) is expected to be in the lineup Saturday against New Orleans, with the team listing him as probable on the injury report. Williams has been battling through a right ankle sprain and appears to be ready to continue doing so on Saturday versus Zion Williamson and his crew. The 25-year-old will enter the battle off the back of one of his better outings as a Maverick, as Williams notched 11 points, six rebounds, and three assists with one block in Thursday's win over the Knicks. Despite his injury, Williams logged 27 minutes on Thursday, which marks his largest workload in six appearances. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Jan 11 | 10:00 | Grant Williams Questionable Thursday |
Dallas Mavericks forward Grant Williams (ankle) hasn't been able to shake off a questionable tag ahead of Thursday's encounter with the Knicks. He's played in the past two games despite being on the injury report with a right ankle sprain, although Williams was limited to only seven minutes on Tuesday against the Grizzlies. The 25-year-old made a good start to his Mavericks career, but he's been quiet for quite a bit now, and it's difficult for Williams to please fantasy managers in a reserve role. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Jan 8 | 21:37 | Grant Williams Listed As Probable For Tuesday |
Dallas Mavericks forward Grant Williams (ankle) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Williams made his return to the court on Sunday and played 20 minutes off the bench in that contest. It's worth noting that Dereck Lively II (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game. That could mean more playing time for Williams, but Dwight Powell will probably benefit the most here. Williams should remain a possible streaming option in deep leagues. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Jan 7 | 18:59 | Grant Williams Will Be Available Against Timberwolves |
Dallas Mavericks forward Grant Williams (ankle) was upgraded from questionable to available late on Sunday evening ahead of their game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was forced to miss their last contest against the Portland Trail Blazers while he dealt with a right ankle sprain, but that will be the only absence due to this ailment. Recently, it seems whether or not Williams gets the starting nod depends on the matchup. He may get the start in this one due to Dereck Lively II (ankle) and Maxi Kleber (toe) both missing the game. Williams is more fantasy-relevant when it comes to deeper leagues since he's not a great source of consistent stats. |
Source: Dallas Mavericks | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Jan 6 | 23:35 | Grant Williams May Not Play On Sunday |
Dallas Mavericks forward Grant Williams (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Timberwolves. He's dealing with a sprained right ankle, keeping him out of the lineup in Friday's win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Luka Doncic (ankle) didn't play in that game, either, so Williams could have gotten more involved offensively. At any rate, if Williams can suit up and Doncic can't, he is worth considering as a streaming option for fantasy managers. However, the former Celtic will be a risky option in any format. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Jan 5 | 17:01 | Grant Williams Uncertain For Friday |
Dallas Mavericks forward Grant Williams (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Both Williams and Dereck Lively II (ankle) were injured during Wednesday's game. Between the two, Lively has been much more impactful on the court this season. Dwight Powell is expected to see more run if one or both of them sit out. Williams has seen his role become limited due to the presence of Derrick Jones Jr. in the rotation. Jones would likely see more run if Williams is unable to play. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Jan 4 | 09:24 | Grant Williams Exits Early With An Ankle Sprain |
Dallas Mavericks forward Grant Williams couldn't finish Wednesday's game against Portland due to a right ankle sprain. He logged 15 minutes in a blowout win, scoring two points while registering two rebounds and two assists. Dallas has a rematch with the Trail Blazers scheduled for Friday night, so Williams has to recover quickly if he doesn't want to miss any games. The former Celtic has been coming off the bench lately, and his absence won't have a major impact in fantasy basketball, although the rest of the second unit, spearheaded by Tim Hardaway Jr., will have a chance to soak in a few extra minutes of action without him. |
Source: Dallas Mavericks PR | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Dec 11 2023 | 10:00 | Grant Williams Misses Third Straight Game On Monday |
Dallas Mavericks forward Grant Williams (knee) will miss a third consecutive game Monday against Memphis. He's battling a bone bruise on his right knee and still needs some time to heal. Playing as a regular starter in Texas, Williams is averaging 9.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.7 assists this season. Dante Exum has been Williams' replacement in the starting unit, and he's had a pair of strong performances to pop on the radar as a potential short-term pickup for fantasy managers. Williams' next chance to return comes on Tuesday against the Lakers. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Dec 8 2023 | 15:30 | Grant Williams Will Be Sidelined On Friday |
Dallas Mavericks forward Grant Williams (knee) will watch from the sidelines on Friday as the team takes on the Portland Trail Blazers. Williams is dealing with some knee soreness right now and it seems like the Mavericks are being cautious and giving him some extra rest against a weaker opponent after they beat Utah by 50. This will be Williams's second consecutive game missed, so Derrick Jones Jr. and Olivier-Maxence Prosper will continue to see the extra minutes. Jones was the one to move into the starting five in their last matchup, so that will likely remain the same. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |