The Rockets recalled Williams from the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Saturday, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
As a two-way player, Williams is set to split time between the NBA and G League this season. He recorded 24 points (10-11 FG), 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block during Friday's G League win over the Birmingham Squadron. Williams has made just one appearance for Houston in 2024-25.
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Rockets' Nate Williams: Re-ups with Rockets
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The Rockets signed Williams to a two-way contract Wednesday.
Williams was on a two-way deal with the Rockets last season and appeared in 22 NBA games. He averaged 2.9 points and 1.0 rebounds across 5.9 minutes per game. The 34-year-old is also part of the Rockets' Summer League roster.
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Rockets' Nate Williams: Plays well in finale
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Williams contributed 13 points (6-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-3 FT), three rebounds, one block and one steal across 21 minutes during Sunday's 116-105 victory over the Clippers.
Williams had just 21 appearances under his belt coming into the season finale, with an average of 5.1 minutes per contest. Williams played on a two-way contract this season, but the final impression he left on the coaching staff was a good one.
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Rockets' Nate Williams: Cracks rotation Tuesday
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Williams produced no counting stats in one minute during Tuesday's 118-106 victory over the Magic.
Williams has seen minimal playing time for Houston this year. With the Rockets now eliminated from postseason action, the coaching staff may opt to give Williams a few more minutes down the stretch. However, there is no indication he will play enough to be considered a fantasy asset, even in the deepest of leagues.
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Rockets' Nate Williams: Back with Houston
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The Rockets recalled Williams from the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Saturday, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.
Williams is averaging 3.6 points in 7.9 minutes across his seven NBA appearances this season. The second-year guard is unlikely to receive extended playing time for Houston.
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Rockets' Jeenathan Williams: Becomes two-way player
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Williams had his contract converted to a two-way deal Monday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Williams signed a one-year deal with Houston at the beginning of August and will have plenty of flexibility to move between the G League and parent club following Monday's move. He spent most of last season in the G League and could spend plenty of time with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers this year.
The Rockets signed Williams to a one-year deal Tuesday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Williams made just five appearances for the Trail Blazers in 2022-23 and averaged 10.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 25.2 minutes. He will likely compete for a depth role in the backcourt in Houston.
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Jeenathan Williams: Let go by Portland
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Williams will be waived by the Trail Blazers on Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Williams made five appearances for Portland late in the 2022-23 campaign, including starts in the final four games of the regular season. He averaged 10.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 25.2 minutes per game but will be forced to seek out other opportunities ahead of the 2023-24 season.
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Trail Blazers' Jeenathan Williams: Ends season with 17-point game
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Williams closed Sunday's 157-101 loss to the Warriors with 17 points (7-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and three assists over 31 minutes.
Williams made five appearances with the Trail Blazers down the stretch after the team was eliminated from playoff contention and decided to rest the majority of their regulars. The undrafted rookie started four of his five outings, averaging 10.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists, but he doesn't figure to have a long-term future with the organization.
Trail Blazers' Jeenathan Williams: Efficient outing as starter
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Williams fouled out of Thursday's 129-127 loss to the Spurs after recording 16 points (8-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds and four assists across 32 minutes.
With the Trail Blazers essentially shutting down the majority of their regulars, Williams has drawn back-to-back starts and posted season highs in points, assists and minutes played during Thursday's loss. Across three appearances (two starts), the undrafted rookie out of Buffalo has averaged 9.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.0 steals in 24.7 minutes per game.
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Trail Blazers' Jeenathan Williams: Moves into starting lineup
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Williams will start against Memphis on Tuesday.
The Blazers have nine players available with Matisse Thybulle (knee) and Trendon Watford (ankle) sitting this one out. Williams looked good in his Portland debut Sunday, scoring seven points with five rebounds in 13 minutes.
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Trail Blazers' Jeenathan Williams: Available for Sunday
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Williams is available for Sunday's game against Minnesota.
Williams is on a two-way contract with the Blazers, but with so many players sitting out, he could see a chunk of rotation minutes in the final five games.
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Trail Blazers' Jeenathan Williams: Inks two-year deal with Portland
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Williams signed a two-year contract with the Trail Blazers on Saturday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Williams averaged 14.4 points per game this season with the Salt Lake City Stars of the G League but did enough to impress Portland and grab a two-year deal. He should have plenty of opportunities to see the floor throughout the rest of the season, considering the Trail Blazers continue to turn in lengthy injury reports.
Williams is probable for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, pending his physical, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Williams was signed by Portland after he impressed the team during his time in the G League. With Portland's season lost, he could see rotational minutes down the stretch.
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Jeenathan Williams: Drops 20 points off bench
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Williams managed 20 points (7-10 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals during Wednesday's loss to Santa Cruz.
Williams posted his best performance offensively since scoring 22 points against the Skyforce on Feb. 13. He's averaging 12.3 points per matchup with the Stars this season.
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Jeenathan Williams: Grabs three rebounds Monday
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Williams failed to score (0-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt) but added three rebounds, one assist and one steal during Monday's win over Texas.
Williams didn't have his best performance of the season by any means across 22 minutes of action.
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Jeenathan Williams: Ninth straight in double figures
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Williams totaled 15 points (6-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and one steal during Tuesday's loss to Wisconsin.
Williams scored in double figures for a ninth consecutive contest. He's averaging 12.7 points for the Stars this year.
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Jeenathan Williams: Second double-double of season
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Williams tallied 12 points (5-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one block during Saturday's loss to Lakeland.
After not posting a double-double across the first 34 games of the season, Williams has now accomplished the feat twice over the last four matchups.
