GRANT WILLIAMS NEWS

Hits for 24 off bench Williams amassed 24 points (7-16 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two assists and one steal over 27 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 115-107 win over the Jazz.

Impact In his fourth game as a member of the Hornets, Williams posted big scoring numbers, although his lack of boards was curious. Since the deadline trade that brought him over from the Mavericks, the 25-year-old big is averaging 18.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.0 threes, 2.0 assists and 0.8 steals in 29.3 minutes a contest, and he's quickly become a big part of Charlotte's second unit.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Grant Williams is making an impact with the Hornets. And in more ways than one The Charlotte native scored 24 points off the bench in Thursday night’s 115-107 win against Utah, but his influence goes way beyond the box...

FEBRUARY 23 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Mavs' Dereck Lively II Speaks on Grant Williams Viral Comments: 'You Just Have to Play Basketball' After his former teammate Grant Williams made some questionable comments following the trade deadline, Dallas Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively...

FEBRUARY 17 • SUNHERALD.COM

Records double-double Williams ended Wednesday's 122-99 victory over the Hawks with 15 points (7-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt), 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals in 27 minutes.

Impact It's only been three games off the bench, but there's no question Williams is having an excellent start to his Charlotte career, scoring at least 15 points in each of his outings and averaging a healthy 30.0 minutes per game in that role. Williams is proving to be valuable in several formats due to his workload off the bench, but it remains to be seen if he'll maintain this workload in the coming weeks.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Former Celtics big criticized for 'yapping,' showing up out of shape The partnership between Grant Williams and the Mavericks didn't last long, but there was clearly a lot of friction by the end of it.

FEBRUARY 14 • MASSLIVE.COM

ESPN: Grant Williams 'Yapping,' Lack of Conditioning Led to Mavs Trade On the latest episode of The Hoop Collective, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon offered some insight on why the Dallas Mavericks decided to trade Grant Wi...

FEBRUARY 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Promising start in Charlotte Williams contributed 21 points (6-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one block over 31 minutes during Monday's 111-102 victory over the Pacers.

Impact Williams has compiled 41 points across two contests with the Hornets thus far. His scoring Saturday was fueled by knocking down three triples, and he displayed a knack for getting to the free-throw line Monday. He adds a physical two-way presence to Charlotte's frontcourt.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

'Everybody Touched The Ball': Did Hornets' Grant Williams Take Shot at Ex-Mavs Teammate Luka Doncic? After being traded to the Charlotte Hornets, Grant Williams had a solid first game with his new team, but then he seemingly took a shot at L...

FEBRUARY 12 • KANSASCITY.COM

'Everybody Touched The Ball': Did Hornets' Grant Williams Take Shot at Ex-Mavs Teammate Luka Doncic? After being traded to the Charlotte Hornets, Grant Williams had a solid first game with his new team, but then he seemingly took a shot at L...

FEBRUARY 12 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Nears double-double in team debut Williams recorded 15 points (5-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and one assist over 32 minutes during Saturday's 115-106 victory over the Grizzlies.

Impact Williams made his debut with Charlotte after being dealt by Dallas at the trade deadline, ending with a team-high rebound total while ending two boards shy of a double-double and as one of four Hornets players with 15 or more points in a winning effort. Williams has tallied at least 15 points in eight games this season, adding eight or more rebounds in three of those outings.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Grant Williams Talks Hornets Debut Charlotte Hornets forward discusses his first game in purple and teal.

FEBRUARY 11 • SUNHERALD.COM

WATCH: Grant Williams Talks Hornets Debut Charlotte Hornets forward discusses his first game in purple and teal.

FEBRUARY 11 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Grant Williams grew up a Charlotte fan. Now, he wants to build something special in hometown Williams touted the Hornets’ new ownership and young core as he was introduced alongside Davis Bertans, Seth Curry, Tre Mann and Vasilije Mi...

FEBRUARY 11 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Set to debut Saturday Williams (recently) traded isn't on the injury report for Saturday's game versus the Grizzlies.

Impact Williams is available to make his Hornets debut Saturday after being traded from Dallas and sitting out against Milwaukee. However, it's unclear what role Williams would play versus Memphis.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Won't debut Friday Williams (recently traded) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Williams was traded from the Mavericks to the Hornets ahead of Thursday's deadline, but the deal is still pending ahead of Friday's matchup. It's unclear whether he'll join his new team in time for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Former Celtics forward called 'massive whiff' after Mavericks trade Grant Williams also switched from Luka Doncic's sneakers to Jayson Tatum's shoes, which was also pointed out.

FEBRUARY 9 • MASSLIVE.COM

Report: Hornets Acquire Seth Curry, Grant Williams From Mavericks Dallas is also sending a first-round pick for just one player in return.

FEBRUARY 8 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

NBA trade grades: Mavs add P.J. Washington; Grant Williams, Seth Curry head to Hornets With this move, Dallas is aiming to correct a roster-building misstep from this past summer.

FEBRUARY 8 • THEATHLETIC.COM

NBA Rumors: Ex-Celtic Grant Williams Traded by Mavericks The Mavericks seemed quite eager to add Grant Williams this past offseason, but the love affair didn't last. Dallas traded him Thursday.

FEBRUARY 8 • NESN.COM

Sent to Charlotte Williams, Seth Curry and a first-round pick were traded from the Mavericks to the Hornets on Thursday for P.J. Washington and two second-round picks, Shams Charania of The Athletic...

Impact Mere months after signing a four-year, $53.3 million deal with the Mavericks, Williams has been shipped off to the Hornets. There's a solid chance he joins Charlotte's starting five, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to take on a much larger role. Williams should generally remain irrelevant in fantasy.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-NBA champion wing linked to Celtics in trade rumors (report) Otto Porter Jr.'s contract does fit the Grant Williams traded player exception as a potential option.

FEBRUARY 7 • MASSLIVE.COM

Contributions continue off bench Williams recorded 14 points (3-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one block over 28 minutes during Monday's 118-102 win over the 76ers.

Impact Williams rejoined the second unit after six consecutive starts while Kyrie Irving (thumb) was sideland, with the latter returning to action Monday. Williams has been a volatile scorer, but his size in the frontcourt should secure a healthy role in the Mavericks' lineups for defensive purposes.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Williams won't start Monday's game against the 76ers, Grant Afseth of SI.com reports.

Impact With Kyrie Irving (thumb) sidelined, Williams drew six straight starts. However, the former will be back in action Monday, sending the latter to his usual reserve role. As a reserve this season (12 games), Williams has averaged 5.0 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 20.7 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Mavs, Bucks Discuss Trade Involving Grant Williams, Bobby Portis Jr. NBA insider Marc Stein is reporting that the Dallas Mavericks and Milwaukee Bucks have discussed a trade involving Grant Williams and Bobby...

FEBRUARY 5 • SACBEE.COM

Mavs, Bucks Discuss Trade Involving Grant Williams, Bobby Portis Jr. NBA insider Marc Stein is reporting that the Dallas Mavericks and Milwaukee Bucks have discussed a trade involving Grant Williams and Bobby...

FEBRUARY 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM