Vince Williams Jr. News, Rumors, Updates - Memphis Grizzlies

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

Impact The swingman's next chance to play comes Friday against the Bucks. His absence solidifies Jaylen Wells' streaming appeal and helps the case of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in deep leagues.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Utah takes on Memphis, aims to end 3-game slide

Utah aims to break its three-game losing streak when the Utah Jazz take on Memphis

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Sitting out Monday Williams (knee) will not play Monday against the Thunder.

Impact Williams will remain on the sidelines along with Ja Morant (ankle). The Grizzlies will likely continue to rely heavily on Cam Spencer, Cedric Coward and Jaylen Wells for the short term.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma City hosts conference foe Memphis

Memphis heads to Oklahoma City for a Western Conference matchup Monday

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Won't play Saturday Williams has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus the Wizards due to left knee soreness.

Impact With both Williams and Ja Morant (ankle) unavailable for Saturday's game, Cam Spencer should get some time to shine as a starter and Jock Landale could see an uptick in minutes. Williams' next chance to play will come Monday in Oklahoma City, which will be the first game of a back-to-back set.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Plays 25 minutes in loss Williams notched five points (1-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and four assists over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 116-110 win over the Timberwolves.

Impact With Ja Morant (ankle) sidelined, Williams saw a larger role despite coming off the bench and ended up leading the team in assists with four. Williams has shown he is capable of taking on facilitator duties if necessary, and if Morant misses more time, the former will continue to do so.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Williams won't start against the Jazz on Friday.

Impact With Ja Morant (calf) back in action following a 10-game absence, Williams will slide to the second unit. Over eight appearances off the bench this season, the VCU product has averaged 7.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 18.6 minutes per tilt.

DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Utah plays Memphis for conference showdown

Memphis and Utah will face off in a matchup of Western Conference foes

DECEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Continues to nosedive Williams ended with five points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds and one block in 16 minutes during Sunday's 119-96 win over the Trail Blazers.

Impact Although Williams has flashed some impressive playmaking skills at times -- he had a pair of games with at least 15 dimes in late November -- his fantasy value is heading into a tailspin. The combo guard has averaged 5.5 points, 4.5 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game across his past four contests, shooting a paltry 25.8 percent from the floor. With Ja Morant (calf) nearing a return, most fantasy managers likely shouldn't be clinging to Williams.

DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Strong defensive effort Tuesday Williams ended with 12 points (5-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt), seven rebounds, seven assists, three blocks and one steal over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 126-119 loss to the Spurs.

Impact The three rejections tied Williams' career high. The fourth-year wing has started eight straight games while Ja Morant (calf) has been on the shelf and while Williams' scoring has been inconsistent, he's dished at least five dimes in each while averaging 8.6 points, 9.1 assists, 5.4 boards, 1.3 steals, 0.9 blocks and 0.9 threes in 26.8 minutes.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Career-high 17 dimes Wednesday Williams supplied five points (2-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, 17 assists, one block and two steals over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 133-128 overtime victory over New Or...

Impact Just three games after setting a new career high with 15 assists in a win over the Kings on Nov. 20, Williams produced even better distribution numbers. The fourth-year guard has started five straight games while Jo Morant (calf) is on the shelf, and while his shooting remains erratic, Williams is averaging 7.8 points, 10.8 assists, 6.6 boards and 1.4 steals in 27.4 minutes a contest.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 27 • BEALESTREETBEARS.COM

Clippers host Grizzlies Friday for NBA Cup group stage matchup

The Los Angeles Clippers face the Memphis Grizzlies in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup

NOVEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Another double-double Williams finished with 10 points (3-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists and two steals over 24 minutes during Saturday's 102-96 victory over the Mavericks.

Impact Williams continues to serve as the makeshift point guard in Memphis, recording his second straight double-double, albeit with points and rebounds. While his points will fluctuate from one game to the next, he should be a reliable source of assists and steals, while also providing out-of-position rebounds. Make sure he is rostered in all formats.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Aldama and Spencer lead Grizzlies past Mavericks 102-96

Santi Aldama scored 20 points, including a left-handed driving shot that began a tiebreaking 6-0 run for Memphis in the final minute, and Cam Spencer added 15 of his 17 points off...

NOVEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Hands out 15 dimes Williams posted four points (2-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt), five rebounds, 15 assists and two steals across 24 minutes during Thursday's 137-96 win over Sacramento.

Impact Operating as the primary point guard for a backcourt that has been gutted by injuries, Williams dished out a career-high 15 assists with the offense humming in Thursday's blowout win. With Ja Morant (calf) likely out until early December, Williams should be flying off the waiver-wire shelves after this eruption.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Aldama scores 29 points to help Grizzlies send Kings to 8th straight loss, 137-96

Santi Aldama scored 29 points, Jock Landale added 21 and the Memphis Grizzlies built a big first-half lead and sent the Sacramento Kings to their eighth straight loss, 137-96 on Th...

NOVEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Strong showing in start Williams chipped in 14 points (5-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds and nine assists in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 111-101 loss to the Spurs.

Impact Williams drew just his second start of the season, but also his second start in the last three games with Ja Morant (calf) sidelined again. Williams was productive across the board, unexpectedly flirting with a triple-double. The VCU product could see more opportunities in the starting lineup after it was reported Monday that Morant will remain out for at least two weeks.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday Williams is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game in San Antonio.

Impact Ja Morant (calf) is out, so Williams will draw the start and he'll be joined in the first unit by Jaylen Wells, Cedric Coward, Jaren Jackson and Zach Edey. In Williams' previous start this season, he finished with 12 points, five rebounds, two assists and three triples over 25 minutes.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 19 • BEALESTREETBEARS.COM

Returns Saturday Williams (ankle) started the second half of Saturday's game against the Cavaliers, per the broadcast.

Impact The 25-year-old swingman turned his right ankle in the final minute of the first half, though he was able to return for the second. With Ja Morant (calf) sidelined for the remainder of the game, Williams could see a slight bump in minutes the rest of the way.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves for locker room Saturday Williams exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent right ankle injury in the second quarter of Saturday's game against the Cavaliers, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Com...

Impact Williams turned his right ankle on a drive to the basket in the final minute of the first half and limped back to the locker room. If the 25-year-old swingman is unable to return for the second half, Cedric Coward, John Konchar and Cam Spencer are candidates for a bump in minutes the rest of the way.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Starting sans Morant Williams will start Wednesday's game against the Celtics.

Impact With Ja Morant (ankle) sidelined, Williams will draw his first start of the season. Over his last five appearances, the 25-year-old swingman has averaged 6.2 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists while shooting 40.0 percent from beyond the arc in 16.8 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs six rebounds Williams racked up three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), six rebounds and one block over 14 minutes during Sunday's 114-100 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Williams made his season debut Oct. 31 and has not been consistent offensively, logging two performances of 10-plus points but three games of four points or less. He is second on the depth chart behind Jaylen Wells and will remain there assuming everyone stays healthy.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

RJ Barrett scores 27 as Raptors beat Grizzlies 117-104 for first back-to-back wins

RJ Barrett scored 27 points, Brandon Ingram added 26 and the Toronto Raptors won consecutive games for the first time this season by beating the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies 117-...

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

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