Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Green light to play Christmas Day
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Williams (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against the Warriors, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Williams played through a right ankle injury against the Nuggets on Tuesday, and he'll do so again Christmas Day. He has taken on a larger role in the Mavericks' rotation this season, averaging 10.5 points, 4.0 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals over 21.6 minutes per game this season.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Listed as probable Thursday
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Williams (ankle) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Warriors.
Williams was able to play through a sprained right ankle during Tuesday's win over the Nuggets, when he logged 15 minutes off the bench and finished with nine points (2-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two assists and two turnovers. Across nine outings since Dec. 1, he has averaged 9.3 points, 3.8 assists and 2.2 rebounds over 20.2 minutes per game.
Williams is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets with a sprained right ankle.
Williams said after Monday's loss to the Pelicans that he's unsure if he'd be able to play Tuesday. If the guard is unable to gain clearance for action, D'Angelo Russell could work his way back into fantasy relevance Tuesday.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Could sit out Tuesday
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Williams said after Monday's 119-113 loss to the Pelicans that images on his sprained right ankle came out "pretty well," but he admitted that he's "not sure" if he'll play Tuesday versus Denver, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports. He finished Monday's game with four points (2-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and two steals in 15 minutes.
After tweaking his ankle late in the second quarter of Monday's contest, Williams briefly headed to the locker room and then tested his injury on an elliptical bike before checking back into the contest with five seconds left in the third quarter. He didn't appear to have any setbacks upon re-entering the game, but Williams acknowledged that he was playing through some pain Monday and could need to rest for the second leg of a back-to-back set. If Williams ends up sitting Tuesday, the Mavericks could reopen a spot in the rotation for D'Angelo Russell as the top backup to starting point guard Ryan Nembhard.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Questionable to return Monday
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Williams is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Pelicans due to a right ankle sprain, Joey Mistretta of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Williams tested his ankle on the elliptical bike before exiting to the locker room, per Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News. D'Angelo Russell could pick up a few extra minutes down the stretch if Williams is unable to return.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Will play Thursday
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Williams (Achilles) has been cleared to play Thursday against the Pistons, Eddie Sefko of the Mavericks' official site reports.
Williams will be available following a brief absence while dealing with a right Achilles injury. He's been held in check of late, scoring in single digits in four of his last five appearances, all off the bench.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Iffy for Thursday
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Williams (Achilles) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pistons, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Williams remains day-to-day after missing Monday's game against the Jazz. Williams was able to log a full practice Wednesday, suggesting that he may be closer to probable.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Iffy for Monday
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Williams is questionable for Monday's game against Utah due to right Achilles soreness.
Williams was a very late addition to the injury report, and that's usually a troubling sign in fantasy hoops. With D'Angelo Russell (illness) already sidelined, the Mavericks may need Ryan Nembhard to shoulder a heavy workload Monday.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Provides lift off bench
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Williams produced 20 points (8-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-5 FT), five assists, two steals and one rebound across 23 minutes during Saturday's 122-109 win over the Rockets.
After scoring in single digits in three straight games, during which he shot just 33.3 percent from the field, Williams bounced back Saturday. The 26-year-old point guard finished as Dallas' second-leading scorer, leading the bench in points, assists and steals. He has come off the bench in six consecutive contests, averaging 10.5 points, 4.7 assists, 1.7 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 20.7 minutes per game over that stretch.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Struggles again Wednesday
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Williams racked up seven points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and two assists in 14 minutes during Wednesday's 118-108 victory over the Heat.
Williams scored single digits for the second straight game, both of which he has played fewer than 15 minutes. With Ryan Nembhard thriving as the new starting point guard, Williams has seemingly taken a back seat, resulting in a dip in his production. In four games over the past week, Williams has averaged just 8.5 points, 4.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 19.2 minutes per contest.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Questionable against Denver
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Williams is questionable for Monday's game against the Nuggets due to a left adductor strain.
Williams dealt with a back issue over the last week, but he is now in jeopardy of missing Monday's contest due to an adductor injury. If he is unable to go, Jaden Hardy and D'Angelo Russell could see extra time at point guard.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Heading to bench Friday
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Williams is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Lakers.
Williams will head to the bench, as head coach Jason Kidd has decided to start Ryan Nembhard at point guard instead. Williams is averaging 8.6 points, 2.1 assists, 1.6 boards and 1.8 steals per game when playing off the bench.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Seen at shootaround Monday
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Williams (back), who's listed as questionable, was present for Monday's shootaround against the Heat, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Williams is in danger of missing his first game this season, but his attendance in Monday morning's shootaround is an encouraging sign that he may still suit up. If Williams is downgraded to out prior to tipoff, D'Angelo Russell and Jaden Hardy will likely see extended playing time as a result.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Tallies 15 points
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Williams produced 15 points (4-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 24 minutes during Monday's 120-96 loss to Minnesota.
Williams wasn't great from the field Monday but made up for it at the free-throw line, converting all six of his attempts from the charity stripe. Since moving into the starting lineup Nov. 10, the 25-year-old has averaged 14.6 points, 5.0 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 27.8 minutes across five games. D'Angelo Russell continues to log significant backcourt minutes off the bench, but Williams has outperformed him recently.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Impresses in first start of season
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Williams logged 19 points (4-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 10-11 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Monday's 116-114 loss to Milwaukee.
Williams moved to the starting lineup Monday while pushing D'Angelo Russell to a bench role, and it's safe to say the 25-year-old floor general left a good impression even if his shooting numbers weren't very efficient. Williams has scored in double digits in all but one of his last seven outings and should continue to have streaming-level upside in most formats.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Starting Monday
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Williams will start in Monday's game against the Bucks, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
The 25-year-old point guard will get the starting nod for the first time this season, pushing D'Angelo Russell to the second unit. Over his last five appearances, Williams has averaged 9.8 points, 2.4 assists and 2.4 steals in 18.4 minutes per contest.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Scores in double figures off bench
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Williams registered 14 points (6-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six assists, five steals and two rebounds in 26 minutes during Saturday's 111-105 victory over Washington.
Williams led the bench in shot attempts from the field, resulting in a third straight game scoring in double figures. The Arizona product did more than his part on the opposite end of the court, collecting a season high in steals. Williams has been strong off the bench after a slow start to the season, averaging 11.5 points, 2.3 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 2.2 steals per game in his last six matchups.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Scores 20 points with seven boards
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Williams put up 20 points (9-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and two turnovers in 22 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 107-105 win over the Pacers.
Over the final 15 games of the 2024-25 season, Williams compiled averages of 14.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.1 triples and 1.3 steals per contest, so he's shown he's capable of providing solid value when given the minutes. He may have Wally Pipped Jaden Hardy on the depth chart with his performance Wednesday night, as Hardy logged just eight minutes in the win. It'll be interesting to see what the minutes distribution between these two looks like Saturday in Detroit.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Questionable vs. Indy
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Williams (personal) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pacers.
Williams is looking to rejoin the team following a two-game absence for personal reasons. If the guard can play, Williams would likely be competing with Jaden Hardy for bench minutes behind de facto point guard Cooper Flagg.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Ruled out Monday
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Williams (personal) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Thunder, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Williams will miss his second consecutive contest due to personal reasons, and his next opportunity to suit up will come Wednesday against the Pacers. With the 25-year-old guard on the shelf, D'Angelo Russell, Jaden Hardy and Ryan Nembhard are candidates for a bump in minutes.
