Grant Williams News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

Available to make season debut Williams (hamstring) is listed as available for Thursday's game against the Suns.

Impact After nursing a hamstring injury since the preseason, Williams is finally ready to make his season debut Thursday. The 28-year-old is likely to face a minutes restriction, but Williams could eventually cut into Royce O'Neale's playing time.

4 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Probable to make season debut Thursday Williams (hamstring) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Suns.

Impact Williams is trending toward making his season debut Thursday after battling a right hamstring strain. However, the veteran forward isn't guaranteed to see meaningful playing time once he returns.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte plays Phoenix, aims to break road skid

Charlotte is looking to break its three-game road skid with a win against Phoenix

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Out for Monday Williams (hamstring) is out for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Williams has yet to appear in a game this season due to a right hamstring strain. His next opportunity to suit up comes Thursday against the Suns.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hornets take on the Cavaliers on 6-game slide

Charlotte looks to end its six-game slide when the Charlotte Hornets play Cleveland

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Recalled to NBA The Hornets recalled Williams (hamstring) from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Wednesday.

Impact Williams has yet to make his season debut due to a right hamstring strain. However, he appears to be making progress after joining the Swarm for practice Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to G League Charlotte assigned Williams (hamstring) to the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Wednesday.

Impact Williams will practice with the Swarm and will be recalled directly after. This is the next stage of his rehab as the veteran gets closer to a return for Charlotte.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Monday night Williams (hamstring) is listed as out for Monday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Williams has yet to suit up during the 2026-27 campaign. There hasn't been much revealed about his health. However, until he is cleared to play, he should be considered week-to-week, meaning Royce O'Neale should see more minutes off the bench.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

AJ Dybantsa sharp in his home debut as the Wizards smother Charlotte 95-79

Trae Young had 21 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, AJ Dybantsa scored 17 points in his home debut, and the Washington Wizards routed the Charlotte Hornets 95-79

OCTOBER 31 • Associated Press

Without return timeline Williams (hamstring) will be re-evaluated following Charlotte's upcoming two-game road trip, Rod Boone reports.

Impact Williams' earliest possible return date now looks to be Saturday at home against the 76ers. Royce O'Neale should continue to play meaning minutes off the bench for the Hornets in the interim.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Saturday Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Heat.

Impact Williams will miss each of the Hornets' first three games of the regular season due to a right hamstring strain that popped up during training camp in late September. Sion James will continue to operate in an elevated role in the absence of Williams, whose next chance to play is Monday against the Wizards.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets blown out by Hawks 128-81 in first game home without LaMelo Ball, booed by sellout crowd

Jalen Johnson had 19 points, eight assists and seven rebounds and Atlanta hammered the Charlotte Hornets 128-81 on Friday night in the Hawks’ largest blowout in franchise history

OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press

Won't play Friday Williams (hamstring) is out for Friday's game against the Hawks.

Impact A hamstring strain continues to leave Williams on the shelf. Sion James played 27 minutes during an Opening Night start in Brooklyn and carries some deep-league streaming appeal.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Wednesday Williams (hamstring) is out for Wednesday's season opener versus the Nets.

Impact Williams is not yet able to practice fully as he works back from a hamstring injury. The Hornets should turn to Royce O'Neale for some extra playing time until Williams is ready to suit up.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Major Injury blow to Hornets starting five! The Charlotte Hornets had already suffered their fair share of injuries heading into tonight's game. Kon Knueppel, Grant Williams, Coby Whit...

OCTOBER 7 • SI.COM

Hornets' Kon Knueppel injures his left hamstring and could miss the start of the season

Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel will miss the entire preseason and possibly the team’s regular-season opener with a left hamstring injury

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Hornets Suffer 2 Major Injury Blows with Grant Williams, Kon Knueppel Going Down Last year, the Charlotte Hornets were mostly healthy for the first time in what felt like ages. LaMelo Ball played 72 games. Brandon Miller...

SEPTEMBER 25 • SI.COM

Out for preseason Williams will miss the preseason after suffering a right hamstring injury, the Hornets announced Friday.

Impact Williams will be re-evaluated the first week of the regular season, putting his status for Opening Night in the air. Williams will have a difficult path to minutes this season as he competes with the likes of Naz Reid, Royce O'Neale and Tidjane Salaun.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

4 Reasons the Charlotte Hornets Should Trade Grant Williams The Charlotte Hornets began the offseason with three main tradeable expiring contracts: Josh Green, Miles Bridges, and Grant Williams. Those...

AUGUST 25 • SI.COM

Trade Grant Williams? Why it Could Be on the Table for the Hornets This Summer Jeff Peterson and the Charlotte Hornets have a busy offseason ahead of them, and as they look for ways to improve the roster and aim to beco...

MAY 23 • SI.COM

Grant Williams explains how taxes influenced his decision to leave Boston: "$54 million in Dallas is really like $58 million in Boston and $63 million in L.A." When discussing NBA money, the truth differs from public perception.

MAY 12 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Muted impact in season-ending loss Williams finished with one point (0-4 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one steal across 15 minutes during Friday's 121-90 Play-In Game loss to the Magic.

Impact Williams turned in a lackluster performance in Friday's season-ending loss, scoring in single digits for a sixth straight game. The 27-year-old forward didn't make his season debut until Jan. 10 after rehabbing from right knee surgery he underwent in December 2024. Williams appeared in 36 regular-season games (three starts), averaging 7.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.5 steals and 0.5 blocks in 19.8 minutes per contest. He's under contract for one more season.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Moussa Diabaté Lands on Injury Report Ahead of Play-In Game vs. Magic Since Brandon Miller returned from his shoulder injury and Grant Williams came back from his year-long absence with the knee, the Charlotte...

APRIL 17 • SI.COM

Hornets vs Pistons: Grant Williams Postgame Media Availability

APRIL 11 • YOUTUBE

No longer on report Williams (knee) is no longer on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact Williams will return to the hardwood after sitting out the second leg of a back-to-back set Friday against the Pacers due to knee injury management. Williams is averaging 7.5 points and 3.9 rebounds on 19.9 minutes per game since the All-Star break.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

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Charlotte plays Phoenix, aims to break road skid

Hornets take on the Cavaliers on 6-game slide

AJ Dybantsa sharp in his home debut as the Wizards smother Charlotte 95-79

Hornets blown out by Hawks 128-81 in first game home without LaMelo Ball, booed by sellout crowd

Hornets' Kon Knueppel injures his left hamstring and could miss the start of the season