Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Modest production in return
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Williams (concussion) supplied 11 points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-7 FT), six assists and two rebounds across 19 minutes during Wednesday's 142-135 loss to the Nuggets.
Williams made his return to action after missing the previous three games due to a concussion. Though head coach Jason Kidd has been reluctant to use Williams as a full-time starter, the fifth-year guard still looks poised to remain a regular part of the rotation as the season winds down. While his production of late has been adequate, Williams doesn't necessarily need to be viewed as a must-roster player. Since moving back to a bench role March 6, Williams has averaged 10.9 points, 3.8 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 0.8 blocks, 0.6 three-pointers and 0.5 steals in 19.1 minutes per contest while shooting 47.1 percent from the field.
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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 Monday
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Williams (concussion) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Warriors.
Williams will miss a third consecutive game as he remains in the league's concussion protocol. Ryan Nembhard figures to see his minutes tick up as a result, and Williams' next chance to return will come Wednesday against the Nuggets.
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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.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Downgraded to questionable
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Williams (quadriceps) is questionable for Thursday's game against Orlando.
This is a downgrade for Williams, as the Mavericks previously listed him as probable. If Williams is unable to give it a go, the team could turn to Ryan Nembhard and AJ Johnson.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Probable for Thursday
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Williams (quadriceps) is probable for Thursday's game against Orlando.
Williams has a left quadriceps contusion, but the issue sounds minor, and the guard intends to play through it. Over his last seven games, he's averaging 15.9 points, 4.7 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 0.7 three-pointers. However, he could see a decreased role if Cooper Flagg (foot) is cleared to return.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Chips in 18 points in blowout loss
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Williams posted 18 points (4-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 10-11 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one block across 27 minutes during Tuesday's 117-90 loss to the Hornets.
Williams remained in the starting five for a third straight game and led all Dallas players in scoring, albeit in a blowout loss. While he wasn't extremely efficient from the field, the 26-year-old point guard got to the charity stripe often and finished with double-digit points for an eighth consecutive contest. Williams has provided a spark both in the starting five and off the bench recently, though he'll likely see fewer minutes once Cooper Flagg (foot) and Naji Marshall (finger) return to the lineup.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Leads team in Friday's loss
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Williams finished with 16 points (5-14 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds and four assists across 26 minutes during Friday's 124-105 loss to the Grizzlies.
Getting the start in place of Cooper Flagg (foot), Williams led the Mavericks in scoring while setting a new season high in boards. The fourth-year guard has scored at least 13 points in 12 of his last 13 games (two starts) dating back to Jan. 22, averaging 15.6 points, 4.5 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 0.8 threes over that stretch while shooting 54.4 percent from the floor.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Starting Friday
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Williams will start against the Grizzlies on Friday.
With the Mavericks shorthanded in the second leg of this back-to-back set, Williams will get the starting nod for the second time this month. As a starter this season (12 games), the 26-year-old guard has averaged 14.5 points, 5.4 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 26.8 minutes per contest.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Not starting vs. Minnesota
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Williams won't start against the Timberwolves on Friday.
The 26-year-old point guard got the starting nod in Dallas' final outing before the All-Star break, though he'll slide to the second unit Friday in favor of Tyus Jones. Over his last five appearances off the bench, Williams has averaged 13.6 points, 3.0 assists and 2.2 rebounds in 19.2 minutes per game.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Productive in Thursday's start
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Williams produced 17 points (6-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Thursday's 124-104 loss to the Lakers.
Getting his first start since Jan. 17 with Cooper Flagg (foot) in street clothes, Williams posted his highest assist total since Dec. 5 while scoring in double digits for the seventh time in the last eight games. Over that span, the fourth-year guard is averaging 15.5 points, 3.8 assists, 3.1 boards and 0.8 threes in 21.9 minutes.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Available Saturday
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Williams (leg) is available for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Williams is set to return from a two-game absence. The guard is averaging 16.8 points, 3.4 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 20.8 minutes over his last five contests.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Probable for Saturday
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Williams (lower leg) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Williams is likely to return from a two-game absence due to a right lower-leg contusion. Over his last five outings, the 26-year-old guard has averaged 16.8 points, 3.4 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 20.8 minutes per tilt.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Downgraded to doubtful
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Williams is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Celtics with a right lower-leg contusion
After being listed as questionable, Williams is now unlikely to play Tuesday. Ryan Nembhard could now see enough playing time at point guard to work his way into the streaming mix in deeper fantasy leagues.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Questionable for Tuesday
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Williams (lower leg) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Celtics.
Williams suffered a right lower-leg contusion that forced an early exit from Saturday's game against the Rockets and now clouds his availability for Tuesday's contest. If the 26-year-old is unable to suit up, Ryan Nembhard is a strong candidate to absorb minutes in the backcourt.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Suffers leg contusion
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Williams suffered a right lower leg contusion Saturday against the Rockets and will not return, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports.
Williams banged knees with Reed Sheppard and was hobbling pretty good. He was having a productive game prior to leaving, finishing with 13 points (5-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and one turnover across nine minutes. Ryan Nembhard could pick up some minutes as a result.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Available to play
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Williams (ankle) is available to play Thursday versus the Hornets.
Williams tweaked his ankle during Wednesday's loss to the Timberwolves, but he was able to play through it, and he'll continue to do so Thursday evening. Williams is averaging 12.5 points and 3.7 assists per game this season.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Absent from injury report
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Williams (knee) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.
Williams had been iffy for Sunday's game against the Bucks due to right knee soreness before the contest was postponed, but he's ready to roll Wednesday. The guard is averaging 17.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 23.0 minutes per game over his last six appearances, shooting a sizzling 58.5 percent from the field.
