Williams is progressing well in his recovery from a Grade 3 right ankle sprain and the team expects him to return to game action in 3-to-6 weeks. Williams sustained the ankle injury on Nov. 19 in just his third matchup back following a 12-game absence due to a left tibial stress reaction. With the 24-year-old still expected to miss significant time, Santi Aldama and Jake LaRavia should continue receiving extended minutes. Williams is coming off a productive 2023-24 campaign, during which he averaged 10.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 0.9 steals while shooting 37.8 percent from three-point range across 27.6 minutes per contest in 52 regular-season outings.
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OUT - Ankle - Sprain Expected Return: 2025-01-11Latest Vince Williams news
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF315.05.33.73.02.33.02024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB3.72.31.32024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL0.70.02024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%36.8%54.5%12.5%25.0%38.5%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2+141.300
Team
Memphis Grizzlies
Birthdate
8/30/2000 (24)
Status
ACT
HT/WT
6'4", 205 lbs
Draft Info
2022: Rd 2; Pk 47 (MEM)
Birthplace
Toledo, OH, USA
Position
SG
College
VCU
Experience
2 seasons
Career History
Memphis Grizzlies
2022-Present
(3 seasons)
Williams is progressing well in his recovery from a Grade 3 right ankle sprain and the team expects him to return to game action in 3-to-6 weeks. Williams sustained the ankle injury on Nov. 19 in just his third matchup back following a 12-game absence due to a left tibial stress reaction. With the 24-year-old still expected to miss significant time, Santi Aldama and Jake LaRavia should continue receiving extended minutes. Williams is coming off a productive 2023-24 campaign, during which he averaged 10.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 0.9 steals while shooting 37.8 percent from three-point range across 27.6 minutes per contest in 52 regular-season outings.
The Grizzlies announced Thursday that Williams has been diagnosed with a Grade 3 right ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in approximately four weeks. Williams suffered his ankle injury during the second quarter of Tuesday's game versus the Nuggets and will now be sidelined for an extended period. In his absence, Santi Aldama, Jake LaRavia and John Konchar (illness) are candidates to receive increased playing time.
Williams (ankle) will not play Wednesday against the 76ers. Williams suffered a right ankle sprain Tuesday against the Nuggets and was unable to return, so it's not a surprise to see him being held out Wednesday. Marcus Smart (illness) and John Konchar (illness) are both doubtful, catapulting Luke Kennard and Jake LaRavia onto the streaming radar.
Williams (ankle) closed with four points (2-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and five rebounds in seven minutes during Tuesday's 122-110 loss to the Nuggets. Williams was considered doubtful to return after exiting Tuesday's contest with 3:14 remaining in the second quarter due to a right ankle injury and didn't see any more action. The 24-year-old forward's next chance to suit up is Wednesday's matchup with Philadelphia.
Williams (ankle) is doubtful to return to Tuesday's game versus the Nuggets, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports. Williams saw just seven minutes of action before suffering a right ankle injury in the second quarter of Tuesday's contest. In his expected absence, Santi Aldama and John Konchar could receive extended playing time off the bench in Memphis' forward rotation.
Williams appeared to injure his right ankle and was helped to the locker room with 3:14 remaining in the second quarter of Tuesday's game versus the Nuggets, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports. Williams tallied four points (2-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and five rebounds in seven minutes before exiting Tuesday's contest. If the 24-year-old forward is unable to return, Santi Aldama and John Konchar are candidates to receive increased playing time.
Williams provided three points (1-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), one rebound and five assists in 14 minutes during Sunday's 105-90 win over Denver. This was a disappointing workload for Williams, as the Grizzlies opted to get Luke Kennard and Jake LaRavia more involved off the bench Sunday. Williams has plenty of upside as he demonstrated many times last season, but it will be tough for him to provide consistent value with such a sporadic role, especially when Marcus Smart (illness), Ja Morant (hip) and Zach Edey (ankle) all return to action.
Williams (tibia) played 24 minutes off the bench and finished with nine points (4-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-4 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two blocks in Friday's 123-118 loss to the Warriors. Poor shooting from the free-throw line aside, Williams delivered quality numbers across the board in his season debut, after having missed the Grizzlies' first 12 games with a left tibial stress reaction. Williams' return to action coincided with Desmond Bane's (27 minutes) return, and with Marcus Smart (ankle) also playing in his second contest following a multi-game absence due to injury, the Grizzlies are now back to full strength on the wing. As a result, Williams may not see his minutes pick up dramatically from what he received Friday, which could make it difficult for him to re-emerge as a meaningful asset in 12-team category leagues.
Williams (lower leg) is available for Friday's game against the Warriors. Williams went through Friday's shootaround and will be eligible to return in this contest. However, he's not expected to play a significant role coming off the bench, so his fantasy upside in most slates should be minimal.