LOU WILLIAMS NEWS

Brings end to playing days Williams announced Sunday in a YouTube video that he has retired from professional basketball.

Impact After not playing professionally in 2022-23, the 36-year-old Williams is now opting to bring a formal run to his career following a 17-year run in the NBA that included stops with the 76ers, Hawks, Raptors, Lakers, Rockets and Clippers. After entering the league in 2005 as a second-round draft pick out of high school, Williams went on to win three Sixth Man of the Year Awards, tying Jamal Crawford for the most in NBA history. Williams ranks as the NBA's all-time leader in bench scoring, with 13,396 of his 15,593 career points coming as a reserve.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not planning to retire Williams is not planning to retire and will be "proactive in talking to teams during free agency," per his agent Wallace Prather, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 17-year veteran's days as one of the league's best sixth men may be in the rearview mirror, but Williams still believes he has plenty to offer. He appeared in 56 games for the Hawks last season but saw only 14.3 minutes per game -- his fewest in any season since 2006-07. At this stage in his career, Williams may have trouble securing a larger role, but he'll likely draw plenty of interest on the open market as a veteran scoring option off the bench.

JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lou Williams Reveals Difference Between Clippers and Lakers Lou Williams has experience with both the Clippers and Lakers

JUNE 10, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lou Williams Reveals The Truth About Infamous Jack Harlow Situation Jack Harlow accidentally got Lou Williams busted in the bubble

JUNE 8, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Lou Williams Addresses Retirement Speculation Former Clippers guard Lou Williams has not yet decided on his basketball future

JUNE 8, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lou Williams Reflects on Time With 2018-19 Clippers The 2019 squad was a special Cinderella team.

JUNE 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

NBA Legend Shares 2018 Video of Jack Harlow Partying Lou Williams posted a video of a 20-year-old Jack Harlow partying.

MAY 13, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lou Williams Reacts to Tyler Herro's Message Former LA Clippers 6th Man of the Year Lou Williams received love from Tyler Herro

MAY 5, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Lou Williams Praises J.R. Smith on Twitter The former NBA champion has become a standout student-athlete

APRIL 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Remains out for Game 5 Williams (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Heat, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.

Impact Williams hasn't played since April 5. Delon Wright will once again act as the backup point guard to Trae Young during the Hawks' win-or-go-home matchup Tuesday.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Sunday Williams (back) is out for Sunday's Game 4 against the Heat, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

Impact Williams hasn't played since April 5. He'll likely hold a fairly small role when he returns.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Williams (back) is out for Friday's Game 3 against the Heat.

Impact Williams hasn't played since April 5. He'll likely hold a fairly small role when he returns.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Tuesday Williams (back) is out for Game 2 against the Heat on Tuesday, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.

Impact The veteran continues to deal with back soreness and hasn't played since April 5. Delon Wright is expected to continue operating as the primary backup point guard to Trae Young during the duration of Williams' absence.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Williams (back) is out for Game 1 against the Heat on Sunday, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Impact The veteran continues to deal with back soreness and hasn't played since April 5. Even when available, he may only give the Hawks about 10 minutes per game in the postseason, if not fewer.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Williams (back) will not play Friday against the Cavs, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Impact Williams will miss a fifth straight game as he continues to deal with soreness in his lower back. The Hawks will need to win on Friday for Williams to have a chance to return at some point in the playoffs.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Wednesday Williams (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's play-in matchup against the Hornets, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.

Impact Collins missed three straight games to end the regular season and will remain sidelined for at least one additional contest. In his absence, Delon Wright should handle the majority of the backup point guard minutes behind Trae Young.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Williams (back) will not be available for Sunday's game at Houston.

Impact This will be the third straight absence for the veteran to conclude the regular season. He should be considered very much questionable for the Hawks' play-in matchup later in the week.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful at Houston Williams (back) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Rockets.

Impact Williams continues to periodically miss time down the stretch. Sunday will likely mark his third straight absence.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Friday Williams (back) is out Friday against Miami, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

Impact Williams will be unavailable for a second consecutive game due to low-back discomfort. Delon Wright, Kevin Huerter and Skylar Mays should see additional playing time Friday.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable at Miami Williams (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Heat, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.

Impact Williams continues to periodically miss time down the stretch. An absence could open up more time for Delon Wright, Kevin Huerter and Skylar Mays.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Williams has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Wizards due to low-back discomfort, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports.

Impact Williams played 11 minutes during Tuesday's loss to the Raptors, but the veteran presumably tweaked his back during the contest as well. In his absence, Delon Wright will likely see a slightly larger role behind Trae Young.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Continues making history Williams closed with eight points (1-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT) and two rebounds in 13 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 122-115 victory over the Nets.

Impact This was the 1,000th career game off the bench for Williams, as he becomes the first player in NBA history to reach that figure -- the previous record was 984 games, held by Dell Curry. The 35-year-old guard is likely reaching the end of the road, however, as his 6.4 points per game is his worst mark since his second season in the league, way back in 2006-07 with the 76ers.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Williams (ankle) is available Saturday against the Nets.

Impact Williams was held out Thursday against Cleveland due to ankle and back injuries. Across his last three appearances, he's averaged 4.3 points and 2.7 rebounds in 13.0 minutes per game.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Saturday Williams (ankle/back) is probable for Saturday's game against the Nets, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Williams was held out Thursday against Cleveland due to ankle and back injuries, but he'll likely be back in action following a one-game absence. Across his last three appearances, he's averaged 4.3 points and 2.7 rebounds in 13.0 minutes per game.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with multiple injuries Williams is out Thursday against the Cavaliers due to right ankle and low back discomfort.

Impact Williams will sit out after three straight appearances. He continues to play a somewhat minimal role for the Hawks and hasn't scored in double digits since March 7. Delon Wright and Kevin Huerter could see more minutes.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE