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 Kings5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
VINCE WILLIAMS JR. #5 - SHOOTING GUARD - MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
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3.7 RPG •
2.1 APG
6.6 PPG
3.7 RPG
2.1 APG
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
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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
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Utah is looking to stop its 13-game road skid with a victory against MemphisMARCH 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
Starting Sunday Williams will start Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Impact Williams enters the starting lineup for the second time in the last three games due to Jaren Jackson (ankle) and Santi Aldama (calf) being out of the lineup. In his last start, he was able to accumulate 12 points, three rebounds, two assists and a steal in 25 minutes of play.
MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE
Coming off bench Friday Williams is not in the Grizzlies' starting lineup against the Mavericks on Friday.
Impact Williams made his first start of the regular season against the Thunder on Wednesday and finished with 12 points, three rebounds, two assists and one steal over 25 minutes. He'll retreat to the bench Friday while Santi Aldama enters the starting five following a two-game absence due to right calf soreness.
MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE
Set to set Wednesday Williams will be in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Thunder
Impact Williams replaces Jaren Jackson (ankle) as a starter for Memphis and could be in this role for several games moving forward. This will be the 22-year-old big man's first start of the season. He has played in only 11 games for the Grizzlies this season, averaging 7.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game and shooting 42.0 percent from the field.
MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE
Pops for season-high 15 in return Williams finished with 15 points (6-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt), three rebounds and three assists in 25 minutes off the bench during Monday's 132-130 loss to the Hawks.
Impact The third-year wing missed the Grizzlies' previous game with a sore knee, but Williams looked healthy in his return as he produced new season highs in points and made threes. He's struggled to find his place in the rotation since returning in early February from a severe ankle sprain that cost him nearly three months of action, but Monday's 25 minutes represented his biggest workload of 2024-25, and it could be a sign he's ready for a more significant role.
MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE
Off injury report Williams (knee) is not listed on the injury report for Monday's game against the Hawks.
Impact Williams missed Saturday's game against the Spurs due to left knee soreness, but he will return to the lineup Monday. Over his last seven appearances, Williams has averaged 6.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 16.9 minutes per contest.
MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE
Memphis hosts Atlanta following Jackson's 42-point game
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Ruled out Sunday Williams (knee) is out for Saturday's game against the Spurs, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
Impact Williams logged 20 minutes in Friday's loss to the Knicks, posting seven points, seven rebounds and four assists, but he'll sit the second leg of this back-to-back set. His next chance to play will come Monday at home against the Hawks.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Iffy for Saturday Williams is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Spurs due to left knee soreness.
Impact Williams could sit out the second leg of Memphis' back-to-back Saturday due to a nagging knee injury. With Desmond Bane (hip) and Luke Kennard (back) also questionable, the Grizzlies could be shorthanded in their backcourt rotation against San Antonio.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Available to play Sunday Williams (knee) is not on the injury report and should be available for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Impact Williams didn't suit up for Friday's win over the Magic due to lingering left knee soreness, but the fact that he's not on the injury report for Sunday's contest suggests he should return to his bench role. Williams is averaging 6.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 16.3 minutes per game in four February appearances.
FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Friday Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Magic.
Impact Williams will sit out of the second half of the club's back-to-back set due to lingering left knee soreness. His next chance to play will come Sunday versus Cleveland. GG Jackson and Jaylen Wells are candidates for an uptick in playing time with Williams sidelined.
FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Iffy for Friday Williams is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Magic due to left knee soreness.
Impact Williams is in danger of missing the second leg of Memphis' back-to-back Friday due to a nagging knee injury. If Williams is forced to sit out against Orlando, Luke Kennard and John Konchar are candidates to receive increased playing time.
FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Returns from sore knee Williams (knee) tallied seven points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and one steal across 20 minutes in Thursday's 127-113 loss to the Pacers.
Impact Williams missed the Grizzlies' final game before the All-Star break due to left knee soreness, but he was off the injury report entirely as Memphis kicked off its second-half schedule Thursday. Since returning to action earlier this month after having been sidelined since Nov. 19 due to a Grade 3 right ankle sprain, Williams has appeared in four games while averaging 6.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 16.3 minutes per contest.
FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Available for Thursday Williams (knee) will be available for Thursday's game against the Pacers, Jonah Dylan of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Impact Williams was held out of Memphis' final game before the All-Star break as a precaution. During his last taste of action Feb. 11 against the Suns, Williams produced seven points, nine rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes.
FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out Wednesday Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Impact After coming three points and one rebound shy of a double-double in Tuesday's win against the Suns, Williams won't play in the second game of a back-to-back against the Clippers. GG Jackson might get a bigger role for Memphis against Los Angeles with Williams on the mend.
FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Iffy for Wednesday Williams is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers with left knee soreness.
Impact Wednesday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, and the Grizzlies could hold both Williams and Ja Morant (knee) out of this contest so they can get extended rest during the All-Star break. If Williams is held out, GG Jackson could potentially step into a larger role for the Grizzlies.
FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Handles light role in return Williams (ankle) tallied four points (2-5 FG, 0-1 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals in 13 minutes off the bench Wednesday in the Grizzlies' 138-107 win over the Raptor...
Impact Though he saw limited playing time in his return from a 35-game absence due to a Grade 3 right ankle sprain, Williams produced well during his time on the court and should have a good chance of maintaining a spot in the rotation moving forward. However, the Grizzlies are teeming with quality options on the wing, which means that Williams could struggle to move into a consistent 20-plus-minute role. Even with Desmond Bane (ankle) facing an uncertain timeline for a return, the Grizzlies still have Jaylen Wells, Luke Kennard, Marcus Smart, Jake LaRavia and GG Jackson on hand to push Williams for playing time.
FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
