Williams re-signed Saturday with the Raptors on a second 10-day contract, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Williams' initial 10-day deal expired earlier Saturday, but he quickly reached agreement with Toronto on a new deal to ensure that he'll be available for Sunday's season finale in Miami. Over the course of his first week and a half in the NBA, Williams appeared in six games (two starts) and averaged 2.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 0.7 blocks in 15.8 minutes per contest. He'll likely serve as the top backup to starting center Kelly Olynyk on Sunday.
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Malik Williams: Deal expires
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Williams' 10-day contract with the Raptors expired Saturday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
The Raptors have just one more game left this season, so it remains to be seen if Williams will receive another 10-day contract ahead of Sunday's finale versus the Heat. In his six appearances for Toronto, Williams is averaging 2.2 points and 5.7 rebounds in 15.8 minutes.
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Raptors' Malik Williams: Shifts to bench
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Williams will come off the bench Friday night against the Heat.
Williams posted a solid final line in Wednesday's start against the Nets, recording seven points, 14 rebounds, one assist and two steals over 24 minutes. However, he'll retreat to a bench role following the return of Kelly Olynyk from a maintenance day.
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Raptors' Malik Williams: Quality outing in start
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Williams notched seven points (3-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt), 14 rebounds, one assist and two steals across 24 minutes during Wednesday's 106-102 loss to the Nets.
Williams made just his fifth appearance and second start of the season for Toronto on Wednesday since signing a 10-day contract. Across his five outings, the 25-year-old big man is averaging 2.6 points and 6.0 rebounds in 15.2 minutes. With Kelly Olynyk (rest) likely to return to action Friday, Williams should serve as the Raptor's backup center for the final two games of 2023-24.
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Raptors' Malik Williams: Starting sans Olynyk
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Williams will start Wedneesday's game against Brooklyn, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Williams will take the place of Kelly Olynyk (rest) for his second start of the campaign. Despite going scoreless across 31 minutes in his first start, Williams is still an intriguing option considering he's a solid contributor on the glass and as a shot-blocker.
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Raptors' Malik Williams: Coming off bench
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Williams will return to his usual reserve role in Friday's game against Milwaukee.
Williams is coming off a spot start in which he accumulated zero points (0-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 31 minutes. With Kelly Olynyk back at center, Williams will once again come off the bench.
