VINCE WILLIAMS JR. NEWS

Paces bench in elimination game Williams finished Saturday's 117-115 loss to the Thunder in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with 11 points (3-5 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, th...

Impact Williams led the second unit in scoring while sinking three triples for the first time since March 25. The 24-year-old received inconsistent playing time during the Grizzlies' first-round series, averaging 4.7 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 12.3 minutes per game over three appearances. Williams missed significant time during the regular season due to a stress reaction in the upper portion of his left tibia and a sprained right ankle. He appeared in 27 regular-season games, finishing with averages of 6.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists across 18.5 minutes per contest.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Retreating to bench Tuesday Williams won't start in Tuesday's Play-In Game against Golden State, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

Impact Williams got the starting nod in the Grizzlies' last three regular-season games due to Jaylen Wells (wrist/concussion) being sidelined. However, Scotty Pippen will supplant Williams in the starting five on Tuesday. The 24-year-old forward has averaged 7.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 17.6 minutes per game in his last five outings off the bench.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Retreating to bench Tuesday Williams won't start in Tuesday's Play-In Game against Golden State, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

Impact Williams got the starting nod in the Grizzlies' last three regular-season games due to Jaylen Wells (wrist/concussion) being sidelined. However, Scotty Pippen will supplant Williams in the starting five on Tuesday. The 24-year-old forward has averaged 7.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 17.6 minutes per game in his last five outings off the bench.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Morant changes 3-point celebration to pretend grenade toss in light of league fines and warnings

Ja Morant got in trouble again for aiming an imaginary gun to celebrate 3-pointers, so he has gone to a different make-believe violent way to mark a long-distance shot

APRIL 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting sans Wells Williams will start in Thursday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact The 24-year-old forward will receive the starting nod due to Jaylen Wells (wrist) being sidelined. Williams has averaged 7.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 17.6 minutes per game in his last five outings.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up eight points in return Williams (illness) finished Tuesday's 124-100 win over the Hornets with eight points (3-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes.

Impact Williams made his return after he was sidelined for the Grizzlies' previous three games due to an illness. Though the third-year forward's playing time didn't differ much from the 15-to-20-minute role he had typically been filling off the bench for most of March, Williams could see more opportunities over the final three games of the regular season, as well as throughout the Grizzlies' playoff run. Williams ended up starting the second half of Tuesday's win after Jaylen Wells sustained a broken right wrist earlier in the contest that will most likely end his rookie season.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

How Jaylen Wells injury impacts Memphis Grizzlies' rotation, playoff push Vince Williams Jr. and Santi Aldama are among the players the Memphis Grizzlies need to step up with Jaylen wells suffering a wrist injury.

APRIL 9 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Fades injury report Williams (illness) is not on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Williams missed the Grizzlies' last three games due to an illness, but he has recovered enough to be given the green light to play Tuesday. The 2022 second-round pick finished the month of March averaging 6.8 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists over 20.2 minutes per game.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte faces Memphis, seeks to stop 3-game slide

Charlotte will try to stop its three-game losing streak when the Charlotte Hornets play Memphis

APRIL 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Detroit takes home win streak into matchup with Memphis

Detroit aims to prolong its three-game home win streak with a victory over Memphis

APRIL 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Saturday Williams (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Williams will miss his third straight outing due to the illness. His next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against the Hornets. GG Jackson and John Konchar are candidates for an uptick in playing time due to Williams being sidelined.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Miami puts home win streak on the line against Memphis

Miami looks to extend its three-game home win streak with a victory over Memphis

APRIL 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not playing Thursday Williams (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Miami.

Impact Thursday will be the second straight game Williams will miss due to an illness, and he'll look to recover in time for Saturday's contest against Detroit. GG Jackson and Lamar Stevens are in line to see a slight uptick in playing time off the bench due to Williams' absence.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Tuesday Williams (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Golden State.

Impact Williams was a late addition to the injury report before being ruled out due to the illness. His next chance to feature will come Thursday against the Heat. GG Jackson and Lamar Stevens are candidates for a bump in minutes due to Williams and John Konchar (illness) being sidelined.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Late addition to injury report Williams is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game versus the Warriors due to an illness.

Impact Despite not appearing on the injury report all day, Williams is now in danger of missing Tuesday's contest due to an illness. With John Konchar (illness) also questionable, GG Jackson and Lamar Stevens are candidates to receive increased playing time.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well in limited minutes Williams totaled 15 points (5-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 140-103 victory over the Jazz.

Impact Ja Morant (hamstring) remains out for Memphis, while Jaren Jackson left this game with an injury to his face. The game was over in a hurry, allowing Williams to see extended minutes for the Grizzlies. This was Williams' first strong performance in several weeks, so fantasy managers will need to see it again before taking the plunge.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Bane leads Memphis against Portland after 44-point performance

Memphis visits the Portland Trail Blazers after Desmond Bane scored 44 points in the Grizzlies' 132-122 loss to the Sacramento Kings

MARCH 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Off injury report Williams (ankle) is off the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Kings.

Impact Williams missed Saturday's game against the Heat due to a sore right ankle, but all signs point to him returning to action Monday. In his last five games, Williams has averaged 7.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 21.6 minutes per contest.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Kings face the Grizzlies on 4-game skid

Sacramento looks to end its four-game losing streak when the Sacramento Kings take on Memphis

MARCH 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not playing Saturday Williams (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Heat, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact Williams will be held out of Saturday's game while managing a sore right ankle, and his next chance to see the floor is Monday against Sacramento. Luke Kennard is in line to see increased minutes due to Williams' absence.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Saturday Williams is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game versus the Heat due to right ankle soreness.

Impact Williams is expected to sit out the second leg of Memphis' back-to-back Saturday due to a right ankle injury. If Williams is further downgraded to out, Luke Kennard will likely receive increased playing time.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play against Utah Williams (foot) isn't on the injury report for Wednesday's game versus the Jazz.

Impact Williams will return to action Wednesday after missing Memphis' previous contest due to right foot soreness. Williams is averaging 8.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 20.3 minutes across his last 10 appearances.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Utah faces Memphis on 13-game road slide

Utah is looking to stop its 13-game road skid with a victory against Memphis

MARCH 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out Monday Williams (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's contest with Phoenix.

Impact Williams is dealing with right foot soreness and will sit the second leg of the Grizzlies' back-to-back. As a result, Desmond Bane, Jaylen Wells and potentially John Konchar may all see extended playing time.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

May be rested Monday Williams (rest) is questionable for Monday's game against the Suns.

Impact Williams started Sunday's game against the Pelicans, finishing with seven points, four rebounds, two assists and one block in 24 minutes. However, he could be held out for injury maintenance for the second leg of this back-to-back set. The Grizzlies will be hoping he plays, as they are already extremely shorthanded.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE