Grant Williams News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

Won't return Sunday Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Cleveland.

Impact Williams continues to rehab from right knee surgery that he underwent in December of 2024. There's no established timeline for his return, so he can be considered doubtful for Thursday's game against the Hawks unless the Hornets provide an update for the 2019 first-rounder.

DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Won't go vs. Chicago Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Williams continues to rehab from right knee surgery. His next chance to suit up will arrive Sunday in Cleveland, though he doesn't appear close to a return just yet.

DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact Williams underwent right knee surgery in December 2024 and has yet to make his season debut. He can be considered doubtful for Friday's game against the Bulls until the Hornets provide another update on his status.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Takes part in shootaround Monday Williams (knee) was spotted participating in the Hornets' morning shootaround prior to Monday's 116-103 loss to the Nets.

Impact Williams has been sidelined all season while completing his recovery from Dec. 11, 2024 surgery to repair a torn meniscus and ACL in his right knee, but his presence on the court Monday could be a sign that his 2025-26 debut could come in the not-too-distant future. Though he traveled with the Hornets for their three-game road trip, Williams is still likely to remain out Wednesday in New York and Friday in Toronto before potentially getting cleared for more on-court work when the team returns to Charlotte.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Nets.

Impact Williams has yet to make his season debut after undergoing right knee surgery in December 2024. He can be considered week-to-week until the Hornets provide an update on his timeline for a return.

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Remains out indefinitely Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks and remains out indefinitely.

Impact Williams has yet to play this season, and the Hornets haven't released an update. Until they do, the veteran forward can be considered week-to-week.

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Out yet again Williams (knee) is out for Monday's game against the Raptors and remains week-to-week.

Impact Williams has yet to make his season debut as he continues to rehab from his right knee surgery he underwent in December. Once he does get the green light to return, he's likely to face heavy restrictions early on.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out vs. Milwaukee Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Williams has yet to make his season debut as he continues rehabbing from right knee surgery he underwent in December. He can be considered week-to-week until the Hornets provide another update on his recovery.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Monday Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Williams has yet to appear this season as he continues recovering from December right knee surgery. There's still no clear timetable for his return, though his next opportunity to play will come Wednesday against the Bucks.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Williams continues to work his way back from the right knee surgery he underwent in December. The big man's next chance to play will come against the Lakers on Monday. He has yet to make his season debut in 2025-26.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out vs. New Orleans Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Williams is still recovering from right knee surgery he underwent in December and has yet to make his season debut. The 26-year-old forward can be considered doubtful ahead of Friday's game against the Heat until the Hornets provide another update on his status.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Sunday Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Williams has yet to appear this season as he continues recovering from right knee surgery in December. There's still no clear timetable for the forward's return, though his next chance to play will come Tuesday against the Pelicans.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact Williams is still recovering from knee surgery and has yet to make his season debut. The next opportunity for him to get back on the floor will be Sunday against the Jazz.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

To remain out Thursday Williams (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the Magic.

Impact Williams remains in the recovery phase of last year's right knee surgery. Saturday's clash with the Timberwolves marks his next chance to play. Tidjane Salaun has a clearer path to minutes in the Charlotte frontcourt in the interim.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Tuesday Williams (knee) won't suit up for Tuesday's game against the Heat.

Impact Williams underwent knee surgery back in December, but the Hornets have not yet offered a timetable for his return. Considering we haven't had any positive updates recently, he should be considered doubtful for Thursday's home game against the Magic.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Williams has yet to make his season debut as he continues to recover from right knee surgery in December and will remain sidelined for the Hornets' third game of the year Sunday. There's still no definitive timetable for his return, though his next opportunity to play will come Tuesday against the Heat.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Saturday Williams (knee) is out for Saturday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Williams' season debut won't come Saturday as he continues to recover from knee surgery. The forward's next opportunity to play arrives Sunday in Washington, though there's no indication from the Hornets that Williams' return is imminent.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nets.

Impact Williams underwent surgery in December to repair multiple ligament tears in his right knee, and there remains no timetable for his return to game action. The 26-year-old forward's next chance to suit up will come Saturday against the 76ers.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

No timetable for return Hornets president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson said Monday that Williams has no timetable for a return, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.

Impact Williams underwent surgery Dec. 11 to repair multiple ligament tears in his right knee, and it sounds like the Hornets expect him to miss all of training camp. Additionally, his absence could extent into the regular season. During the 2024-25 regular season, Williams was limited to 16 appearances with averages of 10.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.7 three-pointers, 1.1 steals and 0.8 blocks in 29.9 minutes per game.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

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