Vince Williams Jr. News, Rumors, Updates - Memphis Grizzlies

Remains out Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Magic.

Impact Williams' absence streak due to left knee tendinitis will extended to double digits Saturday. The second-year forward's next chance to suit up will come Monday in Detroit, but he doesn't have a return timetable and can be considered doubtful for that contest.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Officially ruled out Williams (knee) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Lakers, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

Impact Williams' absence streak will extend to nine games Wednesday due to a left knee injury. His next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Orlando.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Wednesday Williams (knee) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game versus the Lakers.

Impact Williams is expected to miss his ninth straight contest Wednesday while dealing with left knee tendinitis. GG Jackson will likely continue to start if Williams is officially ruled out.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out Williams (knee) won't play Monday night against the Nuggets.

Impact Williams was added to the injury report as doubtful, and he's since been ruled out. This will be his eighth straight absence while on the mend from a left knee issue.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play against Denver Williams (knee) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact Williams continues to deal with left patellar tendinitis and will likely be unavailable for an eighth consecutive game. Assuming he's sidelined, GG Jackson should continue to see an increased role.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting vs. Spurs Williams (knee) won't play Friday night against San Antonio.

Impact Williams will miss his seventh consecutive contest while dealing with a left knee issue. His next opportunity to return will arrive Monday in Denver.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Friday Williams (knee) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Williams has missed the last six games due to a knee injury, and he'll likely be sidelined once again Friday. GG Jackson and Jake LaRavia could continue to see increased run.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Wednesday Williams (knee) will remain on the sidelines for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.

Impact It'll be Williams' sixth straight game on the inactive list, and there's currently no telling when he'll be back. GG Jackson, Jake LaRavia and John Konchar will continue to pickup the slack in his absence.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Wednesday Williams (knee) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Williams is expected to miss a sixth straight game, and it remains unclear when he'll be able to return. In the meantime, GG Jackson could see heavy usage and Jake LaRavia and John Konchar could have more opportunities.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out Williams (knee) won't play Monday against Sacramento.

Impact Williams was tagged as doubtful leading up to Monday's matchup, and the team has now officially ruled him out. Look for Jake LaRavia, John Konchar and GG Jackson to continue to see an uptick in opportunities in the frontcourt with Williams unavailable.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Monday Williams (knee) is unlikely to play in Monday's game against the Kings.

Impact Williams will likely miss a fifth consecutive game due to left patellar tendon soreness. John Konchar and GG Jackson will be in line for significant minutes if Williams is unable to go.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Saturday Williams (knee) will not play Saturday against the Thunder.

Impact Williams was carrying a doubtful tag prior to this update, and the Grizzlies have been erring on the side of caution with their players. The good news for Memphis is that Desmond Bane (ankle) has been cleared to make his return to the lineup.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Saturday Williams (knee) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Williams will likely miss a fourth straight game due to left patellar tendon soreness. If he's downgraded to out as expected, Williams' next chance to suit up comes Monday in Sacramento. The second-year forward was playing well before his injury, averaging 14.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.3 steals in 34.3 minutes over his last 24 appearances.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Williams (knee) won't play Wednesday against the Hornets.

Impact Wednesday will mark the third straight game on the sidelines for Williams, but maybe he'll be able to get back out there for Saturday's game against the Thunder. Expect John Konchar, Luke Kennard and GG Jackson to continue to pick up the slack in Williams' absence.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Wednesday Williams (knee) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Williams will likely miss a third straight game due to left knee soreness. It's a tough blow for the second-year wing who was thriving for the shorthanded Grizzlies. If he's downgraded to out as expected, Williams' next chance to suit up would be Saturday versus the Thunder.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Tuesday Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Washington.

Impact Williams' next opportunity to take the court comes Wednesday versus Charlotte. His status will need to be monitored with Memphis having a short turnaround with the upcoming back-to-back set.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Sunday Williams (knee) will not play Sunday against Oklahoma City.

Impact Williams' absence leaves behind a thin cast of wings for the Grizzlies on Sunday, highlighted by Jake LaRavia, Luke Kennard, Lamar Stevens and new signee DeJon Jarreau in a rag-tag bunch. Memphis' rotation reliability is tough to gauge with the frequency at which players are coming in and out of lineups.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Williams is questionable for Sunday's game against Oklahoma City due to left knee soreness.

Impact Williams is dealing with soreness in his left patellar tendon, which could sideline him for his first contest since Feb. 4. He joins GG Jackson (knee) and Luke Kennard (knee) as questionable Sunday, while Jordan Goodwin (Achilles) and John Konchar (ankle) are doubtful to play.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Teases triple-double Wednesday Williams posted 17 points (6-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, nine assists, one block and two steals in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 115-109 victory over the 76ers.

Impact The second-year forward came within shouting distance of his first career triple-double, tying his season high in assists while scoring in double digits for the 12th time in 15 games since the beginning of February. Over that stretch, Williams is averaging 13.5 points, 6.1 assists, 5.9 boards, 1.3 steals and 1.3 threes as the 2022 second-round pick helps hold an injury-ravaged Memphis lineup together.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Fills stat sheet in OT loss Williams ended with 21 points (7-14 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, three blocks and two steals across 38 minutes during Saturday's 107-100 overtime loss to the...

Impact Williams grabbed a starting nod on Jan. 9 and never let it go, and the former VCU standout has backed that up with some impressive performances on both ends of the court. Even though Williams could still improve his consistency as a scorer, there's no question he delivers excellent value in category-based leagues due to his ability to impact both ends of the court. Over his last 10 appearances, Williams is averaging 12.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.7 blocks across 33.9 minutes per game.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 3 • YOUTUBE

Continues solid work as distributor Williams ended with nine points (4-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt), six rebounds and eight assists across 36 minutes during Friday's 101-95 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Williams led Memphis in assists in the contest, and he's now dished at least seven dimes in each of his past six games. He's averaging a solid 13.0 points, 7.8 assists 7.0 rebounds and 1.8 steals over that span while consistently logging minutes in the mid-to-upper-30s, giving the injury-plagued Grizzlies a boost and continuing his emergence as a viable fantasy asset. Williams should continue to get plenty of run down the stretch with Desmond Bane (ankle) and Marcus Smart (finger) both out until at least mid-March and Memphis in the midst of a lost season.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Comes close to triple-double Williams finished Thursday's 113-110 win over Milwaukee with 18 points (7-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 34 minutes.

Impact Williams has been one of the biggest and most pleasant surprises for the Grizzlies this season, as the former VCU standout has been trusted into a significant role amid a rash of injuries but has been better than expected. Having started in each of his last 18 appearances, Williams has scored in double digits in all but two of those contests, averaging 15.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.6 steals per game in that stretch.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Another strong showing Wednesday Williams accumulated 12 points (1-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 10-12 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists, one block and three steals in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 121-113 win over the Rockets.

Impact The second-year wing has scored in double digits in 15 straight games for the shorthanded Grizzlies, taking full advantage of his opportunity. Over that stretch, Williams is averaging 16.1 points, 6.3 boards, 4.8 assists, 2.1 threes and 1.5 steals, and despite being an unheralded second-round pick in the 2022 Draft, he appears to be establishing himself as a key piece of Memphis' core.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Season high in assists in loss Williams ended Monday's 96-87 loss to the Pelicans with 12 points (4-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, nine assists and one steal over 37 minutes.

Impact Williams led all players in Monday's contest in assists to go along with a double-digit point total and ending one assist short of a double-double. Williams set a season high in assists in the loss, handing out eight or more dimes in four games this year. He has tallied at least 10 points and five assists in six outings, including in four straight appearances.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

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