Grant Williams News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

Undergoes knee surgery Williams underwent successful surgery Wednesday to repair multiple tears in his right knee, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.

Impact Williams was diagnosed with a torn ACL, meniscus and associated ligaments in his right knee back on Nov. 24. He was previously ruled out for the remainder of the 2024-25 season, and he's expected to return in 9-12 months. He finished the campaign with averages of 10.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.8 blocks across 29.9 minutes per game over 16 appearances. He should be considered questionable to be ready in time for the 2025-26 season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hornets coach Charles Lee discusses loss of Grant Williams to injury Charlotte Hornets Charles Lee explain what the loss of Grant Williams to a season-ending injury means.

NOVEMBER 26 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Grant Williams out for season with ACL tear Chris Haynes: Sources: Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams suffered an ACL tear and is expected to miss the remainder of the season.Sou...

NOVEMBER 24 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Reports: Hornets' Grant Williams suffers season-ending ACL tear in right knee | NBA.com Hornets forward Grant Williams went down on a drive to the basket late in the 4th quarter of Saturday's loss to the Bucks and did not return...

NOVEMBER 24 • NBA.COM

Hornets receive crushing news about Grant Williams' knee injury The knee injury to Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams is indeed what everyone feared - an ACL tear that will sideline him for the rema...

NOVEMBER 24 • SI.COM

Out for remainder of season Williams suffered a season-ending torn ACL in his right knee during Saturday's 125-119 loss to the Bucks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Williams sustained the injury planting his right leg on a drive to the basket, and he fell to the ground while attempting to walk back to the bench. The 25-year-old will end the season with averages of 10.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.8 blocks across 29.9 minutes per game over 16 regular-season appearances (seven starts). The club will lean on Tidjane Salaun and Moussa Diabate, especially until Nick Richards (ribs) and Mark Williams (foot) return to the frontcourt.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets' Grant Williams injures right knee late in 4th quarter in loss at Milwaukee

Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams left a 125-119 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks late in the fourth quarter with a right knee injury

NOVEMBER 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Helped back to locker room Williams (leg) went to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Saturday's game against the Bucks, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Impact Williams suffered the injury while planting his right leg on a drive to the basket, and he went to the ground after attempting to walk back to the Hornets' bench. He was helped back to the locker room, and given that it's late in the fourth quarter, it doesn't appear that Williams will return to Saturday's contest. Moussa Diabate came in for Williams and the former should remain on the floor for the rest of the game.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Did Grant Williams Just Suffer a SEVERE Injury?! SCARY Moment 🙏

NOVEMBER 24 • YOUTUBE

Miller scores 38 and Ball adds 35 to lead Hornets past Pistons 123-121 in OT

Brandon Miller scored eight of his career-high 38 points in overtime, and the Charlotte Hornets hung on to beat the Detroit Pistons 123-121

NOVEMBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cam Johnson and Dennis Schroder carry the Nets to a 116-115 win over the Hornets

Cam Johnson scored 34 points, Dennis Schroder had 14 points and 12 assists and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Charlotte Hornets 116-115

NOVEMBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falls just shy of double-double Williams chipped in 15 points (5-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Sunday's 128-114 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Williams has come close to grabbing double-digit rebounds a few times this season but wasn't able to snag one more Sunday to record his first double-double of the campaign. He's also seen his scoring production take off of late, as he's put up double figures in three of his last four appearances after doing so only once in his first seven games of the year.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in starting role Tuesday Williams chipped in 15 points (5-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two steals across 31 minutes during Tuesday's 114-89 loss to Orlando.

Impact Williams made his second start of the year as the Hornets wanted to shake things up in the frontcourt, and the veteran responded by delivering his second-best scoring output of the season. Plus, Williams has now scored in double digits in three of his last four games, so there's a chance he might remain in a starting role for the foreseeable future. If that's the case, his fantasy upside will be on the rise, too.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start against Orlando Williams is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Magic.

Impact Williams will replace Tidjane Salaun in the starting lineup Tuesday. Williams recorded five points, three rebounds and two assists in 34 minutes during his only other start this season.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Matches season high off bench Williams finished with 17 points (6-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists, three blocks and two steals in 38 minutes during Sunday's 107-105 overtime loss to Philadel...

Impact Williams provided Charlotte with a spark off the bench as he has done most of the season thus far, leading all Hornets bench players in scoring while ending as one of three players with 15 or more points. Williams, who also recorded a game-best trio of blocks and a team-high-tying pair of steals, matched a season high in scoring, a mark he also tallied Oct. 30 against Toronto. The forward has now reached double figures in scoring in three contests this year.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Friday Williams (back) is available for Friday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Williams appears to have sustained a minor back injury during Wednesday's win over Detroit, though he has the green light to suit up Friday. The 25-year-old forward will likely get the starting nod with Miles Bridges (knee) ruled out.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Friday Williams is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Pacers due to lower back soreness.

Impact Williams appears to have injured his back against Detroit but isn't expected to miss Friday's contest. With Miles Bridges (knee) out, Williams could be inserted into the starting lineup if he's upgraded to available.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Williams isn't starting Monday's game against the Timberwolves, Charlie Walton of ZoneCoverage.com reports.

Impact Williams stepped into the starting five for Saturday's matchup with Boston, but he'll retreat to a bench role Monday as the Hornets try Taj Gibson in the starting center role. Williams has seen plenty of run off the bench so far this year, averaging 25.2 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Jayson Tatum responds to Grant Williams incident Jayson Tatum spoke with reporters for the first time since Grant Williams leveled him Friday night. Here's what he said about the incident.

NOVEMBER 3 • BOSTON.COM

Inserted into starting lineup Williams is in the starting five for Saturday's game versus the Celtics.

Impact Williams will make his first start of the season Saturday with Nick Richards (shoulder) and Mark Williams (foot) out. Williams is averaging 9.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.2 steals in 25.4 minutes across his previous five appearances.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylen Brown Shares Head-Turning Reaction to Grant Williams' Hard Foul on Jayson Tatum What did Jaylen Brown say about Grant Williams and Jayson Tatum?

NOVEMBER 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Draymond Green Stirs Pot After Grant Williams' Flagrant On Jayson Tatum Draymond Green chimed in and offered a drama-filled take about Grant Williams after the Hornets forward's flagrant foul on Jayson Tatum.

NOVEMBER 2 • NESN.COM

Fans are Not Convinced By Grant Williams' Excuse After Hard Foul on Jayson Tatum Grant Williams claims the hard foul on Jayson Tatum wasn’t intentional.

NOVEMBER 2 • KANSASCITY.COM

Jayson Tatum Praised For Reaction After Being Decked By Grant Williams Jayson Tatum earned praise from NBA fans for his reaction to the big hit from Grant Williams.

NOVEMBER 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Hornets' Grant Williams Ejected After Running Over Ex-Celtics Teammate Jayson Tatum The Boston forward looked dismayed by the Charlotte forward’s Flagrant 2.

NOVEMBER 2 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

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Hornets' Grant Williams injures right knee late in 4th quarter in loss at Milwaukee

Miller scores 38 and Ball adds 35 to lead Hornets past Pistons 123-121 in OT

Cam Johnson and Dennis Schroder carry the Nets to a 116-115 win over the Hornets