Grant Williams News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

Will play Friday Williams (knee) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Heat.

Impact Williams got the night off Wednesday in the second half of the team's back-to-back, but he'll be ready to roll for Friday's clash. The veteran forward is averaging 7.3 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 20 games since making his return from a torn meniscus and ACL on Jan. 10.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Celtics past and present share Jayson Tatum insight as potential return gets closer Before the Hornets' 118-89 win over the Celtics, Grant Williams, Xavier Tillman Sr., and Derrick White discussed Jayson Tatum's road to reco...

5 DAYS AGO • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Sitting out Wednesday Williams (rest) will not play Wednesday against Boston.

Impact This is an expected update, as Williams is not cleared to play in both games of back-to-back sets. With Williams sitting out, guys like Sion James and Josh Green could become more involved for Charlotte.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Wednesday Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Boston.

Impact Williams will end up getting a maintenance day for the second leg of a back-to-back set after playing 21 minutes in Tuesday's 117-90 win over the Mavericks. With the veteran big man sitting out, the Hornets could have a few extra minutes available off the bench for Sion James and Josh Green.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Grant Williams says what all NBA fans are thinking after Hornets fifth straight win | Sporting News Not many expected this.

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Hornets rout Mavericks 117-90 for 5th straight victory and .500 record

Brandon Miller scored 17 points, and the Charlotte Hornets routed the Dallas Mavericks 117-90 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight victory

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Grant Williams reveals the special treatment the Lakers had in the bubble: "LeBron had a house on Disney Campus" Williams said LeBron had special treatment.

FEBRUARY 27 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

"This is a different level of basketball player" - Grant Williams on what convinced him Stephen Curry was in a league of his own Grant Williams admits Steph Curry changed the Finals.

FEBRUARY 27 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

"JT impacts winning more" - Grant Williams breaks down what sets Jayson Tatum apart from Luka Doncic Williams says Tatum affects both ends of the floor and elevates team success.

FEBRUARY 27 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Back to bench Tuesday Williams is not in the Hornets' starting lineup against the Bulls on Tuesday.

Impact The return of Miles Bridges from a four-game suspension will result in Williams reverting to a bench role. Williams started in each of his last three outings, with his best performance taking place Thursday in a 105-101 loss to the Rockets, when he logged 20 points, nine rebounds, one assist and four three-pointers (on five attempts) over 29 minutes.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Williams will start Sunday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Williams missed Friday's game due to right knee injury management, but he will return to the lineup Sunday. Williams will get a third consecutive start due to Miles Bridges (suspension) being out. In his last two starts, he averaged 13.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 30.5 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Fades injury report Williams (knee) isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's game against Washington.

Impact Williams sat out Friday's loss to Cleveland -- the second leg of a back-to-back set -- due to right knee injury management. However, he's set to return to action Sunday and could rejoin the starting five with Miles Bridges (suspension) unavailable. Williams has logged 25-plus minutes in three straight outings (two starts), averaging 13.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 28.7 minutes per tilt over that stretch.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Donovan Mitchell scores 32 points as Cavaliers beat Hornets 118-113 for 7th straight victory

Donovan Mitchell scored 13 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter and the streaking Cleveland Cavaliers held off the Charlotte Hornets 118-113 for their seventh straight victory an...

FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press

Sitting out Friday Williams will be rested Friday against the Cavaliers.

Impact Williams has not been medically cleared for back-to-back sets yet. He recorded 20 points (7-10 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds and one assist across 29 minutes during Thursday's 105-101 loss to the Rockets, taking advantage of Miles Bridges' suspension. Tidjane Salaun could be more involved as a result Friday.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 20 • YOUTUBE

Nearly secures double-double Williams registered 20 points (7-10 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds and one assist across 29 minutes during Thursday's 105-101 loss to the Rockets.

Impact Williams fell just one rebound shy of his first double-double of the season after putting together a strong all-around performance. He's looked sharp in two starts while filling in for Miles Bridges (suspension), and he led the Hornets in points, rebounds and made treys Thursday night. Williams will have a more opportunities to produce while Bridges serves the final two games of his four-game suspension.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Durant scores 35 points as Rockets hold on to beat Hornets 105-101

Kevin Durant made two free throws with 3.2 seconds left for the last of his 35 points, and the Houston Rockets held on to beat the Charlotte Hornets 105-101 on Thursday night

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Brandon Miller scores 31 points, Hornets hold on to beat Hawks 110-107

Brandon Miller had 31 points and nine rebounds, LaMelo Ball made seven 3s and scored 24 points and Charlotte held on to beat the Atlanta Hawks 110-107 on Wednesday night, just hour...

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

Starting sans Bridges Williams will start Wednesday's game against the Hawks.

Impact With Miles Bridges (suspension) unavailable, Williams will get the starting nod for the first time this season. Through four February appearances, the seventh-year forward has averaged 10.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 19.3 minutes per tilt.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Strong performance in loss Williams racked up 12 points (3-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 25 minutes during Monday's 110-104 loss to the Pistons.

Impact With Miles Bridges facing a suspension, and likely Moussa Diabate as well, Williams could be asked to step into a larger role for the Hornets, much like he had Monday. Williams is certainly on the radar as a short-term streaming option, but his workloads are unlikely to be massive with the team exercising caution with his knee.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Pistons snap Hornets' 9-game streak with 110-104 win in game marred by fight, ejections

Cade Cunningham had 33 points and nine rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons hung on to beat Charlotte 110-104 on Monday night, snapping the Hornets’ nine-game winning streak in a wild...

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

Four players ejected after Pistons and Hornets tussle in physical game won by Detroit

A fight broke out between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets in the third quarter of Monday night’s game, and four players were ejected

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

Bridges stars as the Hornets beat the Hawks 126-119 for their 9th straight win

Miles Bridges scored 26 points, Kon Knueppel had 23 and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Atlanta Hawks 126-119 for their ninth straight win

FEBRUARY 8 • Associated Press

Grant Williams comments on Hornets' win streak and comeback vs. Pelicans | Sporting News Charlotte now trails 10th place by one game.

FEBRUARY 3 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Grant Williams on how the Charlotte Hornets have shown their peak form during the streak | Sporting News Grant Williams has been at the forefront of helping the Hornets go on this superb winning streak.

FEBRUARY 3 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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Hornets rout Mavericks 117-90 for 5th straight victory and .500 record

Donovan Mitchell scores 32 points as Cavaliers beat Hornets 118-113 for 7th straight victory

Durant scores 35 points as Rockets hold on to beat Hornets 105-101

Brandon Miller scores 31 points, Hornets hold on to beat Hawks 110-107

Pistons snap Hornets' 9-game streak with 110-104 win in game marred by fight, ejections

Four players ejected after Pistons and Hornets tussle in physical game won by Detroit

Bridges stars as the Hornets beat the Hawks 126-119 for their 9th straight win