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 116-1151 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
GRANT WILLIAMS #2 - POWER FORWARD - CHARLOTTE HORNETS
10.4 PPG •
5.1 RPG •
2.4 APG
10.4 PPG
5.1 RPG
2.4 APG
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.
2 DAYS AGO • 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
Celtics, Grant Williams Give Conflicting Perspectives on Hornets Forward's Flagrant 2 Boston forward Jayson Tatum was knocked to the ground during Friday evening’s contest.
NOVEMBER 2 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Ejected from Friday's game Williams was ejected from Friday's game against the Celtics after being called for a Flagrant 2, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Impact With Mark Williams (back) out and Nick Richards (shoulder) leaving the contest early, Grant was thrust into an expanded role at center. He finished with six points (2-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block in 30 minutes before making a non-basketball play on a Jayson Tatum late in the fourth quarter. If Williams and Richards remain out, Grant could move into the starting lineup despite his antics Friday.
NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Grant Williams EJECTED for Hard Foul on Jayson Tatum 😱
NOVEMBER 2 • YOUTUBE
Grant Williams Happiest For This Celtics Player Who Won NBA Title Grant Williams shared his feelings on what it was like to watch the Boston Celtics win an NBA title without him last season.
NOVEMBER 1 • NESN.COM
Records season-high 17 points Williams had 17 points (5-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, five assists and two steals in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 138-133 win over the Raptors.
Impact Williams combined with Tre Mann and Cody Martin to score 68 points off Charlotte's bench in Wednesday's win. Williams is off to a blistering start from beyond the arc this season, converting 47.4 percent of his 4.8 three-point attempts per contest.
OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE
Plays 19 minutes in loss Williams provided seven points (2-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 19 minutes during Saturday's 114-106 loss to the Heat.
Impact Williams has played 25, 29 and 19 minutes through the first three games, respectively. With Josh Green (Achilles), Brandon Miller (hip) and Mark Williams (foot) sidelined, there should be more minutes available for Grant, but thus far, he's failed to capitalize from a fantasy perspective.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Making preseason debut Williams (hamstring) will play in Thursday's preseason game against the Grizzlies, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Impact Williams has missed his team's first two exhibitions while on the mend from a right hamstring injury, but he's back at 100 percent and will now begin ramping up for the 2024-25 regular season. He's expected to see run behind Miles Bridges in the frontcourt Thursday evening.
OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Won't suit up Tuesday Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out of Tuesday's preseason matchup against the Heat.
Impact Williams will miss his second consecutive preseason game due to a minor right hamstring injury, though he will likely return in full for Opening Night. The 25-year-old's absence will likely allow the Hornets to take an extended look at Harry Giles and Moussa Diabate behind Miles Bridges and Nick Richards.
OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out Sunday Williams has been ruled out of Sunday's preseason opener against the Knicks due to a minor hamstring injury, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Impact Williams tweaked his hamstring near the end of training camp and his status for a return to game action is unclear. The injury is minor, though the club could look to work the 25-year-old back to form slowly until Opening Night. Williams' next opportunity to feature will come Tuesday versus the Heat.
OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Goes through practice Williams (ankle) was able to go through Tuesday's practice to open training camp.
Impact Williams missed the final two games with an ankle injury to end his 2023-24 campaign. The veteran fared well for Charlotte during the regular season, averaging 13.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 30.6 minutes per game. Charlotte is much healthier this time around, however, so it will be interesting to see what type of role Williams is able to carve out for himself.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
