Williams will come off the bench for Sunday's Game 1 versus the Lakers, Harrison Faigen of SBNation.com reports.
Williams started Memphis' final regular-season game, but with all the main guys cleared for Sunday, Williams could drop from the rotation entirely.
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Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams: Flirts with double-double in finale
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Williams supplied 24 points (9-19 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, nine assists and one block over 33 minutes during Sunday's 115-100 loss to Oklahoma City.
Due in part to battling injuries early on, Williams saw his playing time decrease in his sophomore season, seeing action in only 37 games after a respectable rookie campaign. Sunday's contest marked his best game of the season by a wide margin, but despite his solid contribution, his participation in the playoffs will be very limited.
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Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams: Starting Sunday
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Williams will start Sunday's game against the Thunder, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Williams hasn't played since March 15, but with the Grizzlies resting their entire starting lineup for the regular-season finale, Williams will get some time to shine. In his previous three starts this season, he posted averages of 9.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.0 triples and 1.0 steals per game on 60 percent shooting.
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Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams: Returns for regular-season finale
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Williams (foot/ankle) logged 33 minutes in Sunday's 115-100 loss to the Thunder, finishing with 24 points (9-19 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine assists, four rebounds and one block.
Williams had been sidelined for each of the Grizzlies' previous 13 games with right foot and ankle soreness, but he was cleared ahead of the regular-season finale and even entered the starting five while several regulars rested. The second-year player out of Stanford was one of just six Memphis players to receive minutes Sunday, and he was able to make the most of his time on the court by turning in a fantasy-friendly line. Even so, Williams is likely to find himself outside of the rotation when the No. 2 seed Grizzlies take on the lowest remaining seed among the two teams that advance out of the Western Conference Play-In Tournament.
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Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams: Will play Sunday
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Williams (foot) is available to play Sunday against the Thunder.
The Grizzlies are resting several key players in a meaningless regular-season contest, but Williams will be available in his return to action following a 13-game absence. He's played just 36 games in 2022-23 and is averaging 5.2 points per contest.
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Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams: Likely to play Sunday
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Williams (foot) is probable for Sunday's game against the Thunder.
Williams is likely to return from a 13-game absence with soreness in his right foot, just in time for the regular-season finale. Considering the Grizzlies have six rotation players listed as doubtful for the contest, Williams could be in line for a large workload if he's available.
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Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams: Remains out Friday
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Williams (foot) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bucks.
Williams hasn't played since March 15 while battling right foot soreness. His next chance to suit up will come during Memphis' regular-season finale Sunday in Oklahoma City.
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Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams: Remains out
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Williams (foot) is out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.
Williams was initially deemed week-to-week, but he's slated to miss a 12th straight game Wednesday. With no recent update, it seems unlikely he'll be able to suit up for either of Memphis' final two regular-season games. Even if he's healthy, he's not expected to be a major factor in the Grizzlies' postseason rotation.
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Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams: Deemed week-to-week
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The Grizzlies announced Saturday that Williams is considered week-to-week with right foot and ankle soreness.
Williams is set to miss a second straight game Sunday against the Hawks, and based on the latest update, the second-year wing appears questionable to return before the regular season ends April 9. He hasn't held a consistent role in the rotation when healthy, so his ongoing absence shouldn't have much of an impact on the Grizzlies.
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Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams: Won't play Friday
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Williams (foot) will miss Friday's game versus the Rockets.
Williams' foot soreness popped up on the injury report Wednesday upon his return to the team, suggesting he's up to get some treatment from the parent organization. It's unclear how long Williams will be sidelined, but he's not expected to be much of a factor for the Grizzlies, even when healthy.
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Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams: Returns to NBA, out Wednesday
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The Grizzlies recalled Williams from the Memphis Hustle of the G League on Wednesday, but he will be listed as out for Wednesday's game versus the Rockets due to right foot soreness.
Williams is averaging 5.2 points and 2.1 rebounds in 14.7 minutes across 36 games for the Grizzlies this season. His next chance to suit up will be Friday's rematch with Houston.
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Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams: Paces team on scoreboard
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Williams logged 26 points (8-20 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal in 27 minutes during Saturday's 114-87 win over the Vipers.
Williams was assigned to the G League ahead of Saturday's matchup, and he was dominant in his return to the Hustle. He's scored at least 20 points in three of his last five G League appearances and should remain heavily involved if he stays with the Hustle for the final week of the regular season.
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Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams: Joining Hustle
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Williams was assigned to the Memphis Hustle of the G League on Saturday.
Williams is fresh off of a 12-point outing with the Grizzlies on Wednesday but was sent down to the G League on Saturday to see more action. Considering he has bounced back and forth between the two leagues, it's unlikely he remains with the Hustle for too long.
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Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams: Pops for 12 points in blowout
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Williams contributed 12 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 12 minutes during Wednesday's 138-119 loss to Miami.
Williams scored double-digits for just the sixth time all season, playing the entire fourth quarter as the Grizzlies threw in the towel down the stretch. This was the first time he had played more than seven minutes in well over a month, reinforcing what a disappointing season it has been. At this point, even managers in deeper formats will likely find a better option elsewhere.
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Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams: Headed to G League
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The Grizzlies assigned Williams to the Memphis Hustle of the G League on Thursday.
Williams has bounced back and forth between the G League and NBA all season. He will likely return to the Grizzlies soon, but his role with the parent organization has been relatively minimal of late.
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Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams: Returns to NBA
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Williams was recalled by the Grizzlies from the G League's Memphis Hustle on Saturday.
Williams will come back to the NBA after a brief stint in the G League following the All-Star break. He has earned a considerable role with the Grizzlies, averaging 6.0 points in 17.4 minutes per game with the NBA squad this season. Williams should be available for Saturday's meeting with the Nuggets.
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Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams: Assigned to G League
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The Grizzlies sent Williams to the G League on Wednesday.
Williams has moved between the two levels a decent amount recently, and it appears he could open the second half with the Hustle. The second-year wing has seen sporadic playing time with the Grizzlies of late and isn't guaranteed to see consistent minutes moving forward.
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Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams: Rejoins parent club
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The Grizzlies recalled Williams for the Memphis Hustle of the G League on Wednesday.
Williams was recalled alongside Jake LaRavia, David Roddy and Kenneth Lofton on Wednesday. The 21-year-old forward has averaged 3.2 points and 1.0 rebounds in 11.2 rebounds across his previous five appearances for the Grizzlies.
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Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams: Returns to G League
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Williams was assigned to the G League Hustle on Saturday.
Williams will be joined by Jake LaRavia, Kenneth Lofton and David Roddy in the G League on Saturday. Although Wiliams has played in all but one game since Jan. 1, the Grizzlies will opt to get him some more playing time with the Hustle.
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Grizzlies' Ziaire Williams: G League stint ends
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The Grizzlies recalled Williams from the Memphis Hustle of the G League on Wednesday.
Williams will rejoin the Grizzlies after being assigned to the Hustle on Monday. The 21-year-old forward will be available for Friday's game versus Minnesota. Williams is averaging 4.6 points and 1.4 rebounds in 16.0 minutes across his last five NBA appearances.
