Warriors' Brandon Williams: Scores 11 points off bench
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Williams tallied 11 points (4-11 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds and an assist across 14 minutes in Wednesday's 119-114 win over the Timberwolves.
Williams reached double figures despite playing fewer than 15 minutes, demonstrating an aggressive offensive approach with 11 field-goal attempts. However, his inefficient shooting and limited contributions outside scoring restricted his fantasy impact. Williams' reserve role remains the main obstacle to consistent production, but he can be a decent waiver pickup if you need a streaming option for your backcourt. He has scored in double digits in three of his five appearances this season despite shooting 34.1 percent from the floor and 33.3 percent from deep.
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Warriors' Brandon Williams: Shifting to bench
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Williams will come off the bench Monday night against Denver, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.
Williams will rotate back to the bench with Stephen Curry returning from a rest day Saturday. Williams has totaled 18 points in 27 minutes over his first two games off the bench this season.
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Warriors' Brandon Williams: Upgraded to available
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Williams (back) is available for Monday's game against the Nuggets.
Williams was deemed probable Sunday due to left lower-back soreness, but he's been cleared to play and should see minutes off the bench in the Warriors' backcourt. He started against Phoenix on Saturday in a game where the Warriors rested several starters and posted 20 points with five assists, so he's likely to see a relatively voluminous role with the second unit.
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Warriors' Brandon Williams: Probable against Denver
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Williams is probable for Monday's game against the Nuggets due to left lower back soreness.
The back issue seems to be new for Williams, but he is expected to play through it Monday. Williams got a spot start Saturday against the Suns due to Golden State resting many players, and he made the most of the opportunity, recording 20 points (5-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 8-11 FT), five assists, three rebounds and two steals in 24 minutes.
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Warriors' Brandon Williams: Drops 20 points in spot start
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Williams accumulated 20 points (5-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 8-11 FT), three rebounds, five assists and two steals over 24 minutes during Saturday's 131-122 loss to the Suns.
With Golden State opting to rest a number of players, Williams was inserted into the starting lineup for the first time this season. He certainly made the most of his opportunity, finishing as one of three Warriors players to score at least 20 points. While this is likely just a one-off, it is worth keeping an eye on Williams' role moving forward. Should Golden State's trajectory continue downward, there is a scenario in which Williams could see more run later in the season.
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Warriors' Brandon Williams: Starting vs. Phoenix
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Williams will start Saturday's game against Phoenix, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
With Stephen Curry (rest) out, Williams will draw his first regular-season start with the Warriors. Through two regular-season games, he's averaging 9.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 steals in 13.5 minutes per tilt.
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Warriors' Brandon Williams: Busy off bench in opener
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Williams ended with 14 points (3-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT), four rebounds, three assists and three steals over 18 minutes during Wednesday's 127-105 loss to the Lakers.
Williams led the team in steals Wednesday and paced the second unit in scoring. It's hard to gauge how the Warriors will divvy up the minutes in more competitive games, but it looks like Williams will be a regular member of the rotation off the bench.
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Warriors' Brandon Williams: Headed to bench
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Williams will come off the bench in Saturday's preseason game against the Kings.
Stephen Curry is back and starting after skipping Wednesday's exhibition, so Williams will return to a reserve role. However, with Curry set to play just the first half of Saturday's exhibition, Williams should still see quality minutes.
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Warriors' Brandon Williams: Drops 17 in Wednesday's start
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Williams played 18 minutes in Wednesday's preseason loss to the Trail Blazers, scoring 17 points (7-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT) while adding four assists, three rebounds and one steal.
Golden State rested most of its key rotation players, leaving Williams as one of the more experienced members of the starting five, and the 26-year-old guard stepped up with an efficient performance. The former Maverick is expected to be a consistent part of the second unit after signing a one-year deal with the Warriors in August.
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Warriors' Brandon Williams: Starting Wednesday
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Williams will start in Wednesday's exhibition against the Trail Blazers, Jason Quick of The Athletic reports.
The Warriors are resting nine players for Wednesday's exhibition, so Williams could see major minutes in a starting role. Joining him in the first unit for Wednesday's game will be Will Richard, Malevy Leons, Dalen Terry and Charles Bassey.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Ruled out Sunday
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Williams (illness) is unavailable for Sunday's game against Chicago.
Williams will now miss a fourth consecutive contest, marking the end of a career-best 2025-26 campaign. Without the 26-year-old, extra minutes will presumably be absorbed by Ryan Nembhard and AJ Johnson. Williams started 15 of his 66 appearances, and overall he averaged 13.0 points, 3.9 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 0.9 steals in 22.2 minutes per game.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Unlikely to play Friday
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Williams (illness) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Spurs.
Williams is still under the weather and is expected to miss his third straight game Friday. If the 26-year-old guard is ruled out, there would be more minutes available for Ryan Nembhard and John Poulakidas.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Ruled out Wednesday
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Williams (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Williams will miss both halves of this back-to-back set due to an illness, and his next opportunity to play will come Friday in San Antonio. With the 26-year-old point guard out, Ryan Nembhard and AJ Johnson are candidates for increased minutes.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Carrying doubtful tag
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Williams (illness) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Williams didn't play Tuesday against the Clippers, and barring a miracle, he's likely to sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set Wednesday as well. With Williams expected to be out, Ryan Nembhard should be in line to see more minutes in the backcourt.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Downgraded to doubtful
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Williams (illness) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Clippers.
Williams was previously listed as questionable, but it appears he will miss the front end of this back-to-back set. His absence could open things up for Ryan Nembhard in the backcourt.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Probable versus Lakers
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Williams (illness) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Williams recently popped up on the injury report because of an illness. However, the probable designation suggests he is expected to suit up versus Los Angeles. If the 26-year-old suffers a setback and can't play, Ryan Nembhard will likely see more minutes from off the bench.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Questionable for Wednesday
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Williams (concussion) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.
Williams has missed Dallas' last three games while in the league's concussion protocol, though he has been upgraded to questionable and could return in Denver. If the 26-year-old guard remains sidelined, Ryan Nembhard and Klay Thompson will likely see a bump in minutes.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Ruled out with concussion
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Williams is out for Saturday's game against the Clippers due to a concussion.
Williams is remaining in the league's concussion protocol for a second consecutive contest. His next chance to play comes Monday, when the Mavericks face the Warriors. Max Christie appears to be worth streaming in shallow fantasy formats and Ryan Nembhard in deeper settings Saturday.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Will play Friday
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Williams (quadriceps) is available for Friday's game against Boston.
Williams did not play in Thursday's 115-114 loss to the Magic, but he has been given the green light to play in the second leg of the Mavericks' back-to-back set Friday. In seven games (three starts) since the All-Star break, Williams has averaged 15.9 points, 4.7 assists and 3.0 rebounds over 24.7 minutes per game, though it's unclear what his playing time will look like now that Cooper Flagg is back in the mix.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Probable for Friday
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Williams (quadriceps) is probable for Friday's game versus Boston.
Williams is expected to return after sitting out the front end of this back-to-back set Thursday against the Magic. Look for him to reprise his role as a key member of the second unit in Dallas.
