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Grant Williams

Charlotte Hornets · Forward · 6′7″ 236 lb · age 27 · Tennessee · 8th season

Season averages appear after his first game.

Availability

Tonight vs WAS

Out NBA report ·

Official injury report: Out

Lineups not confirmed yet

Teammates out

Recent changes

  • Oct 22AvailabilityOut
  • Sep 25AvailabilityDay-to-day

What's being said

21 items · 4 sources this season
  • Podcast Locked On Hornets host · Analysis ·

    Grant Williams is injured, along with Kon Knueppel and Coby White. The host says the team's depth cannot cover all three being out at once.

    “Hornets have HISTORIC Loss | Brandon Miller STRUGGLES | Should We PANIC?” at 29:00 · listen ↗

    also reported by Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA)

  • ESPN ESPN · Report ·

    Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Heat.

    source ↗

  • X Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) · Report ·

    The Hornets will be without Kon Knueppel, Coby White and Grant Williams, who are all out injured. 6 p.m. (WPLG Local 10)

    original post ↗

    also reported by @btrowland.bsky.social, Zach Lowe, The Zach Lowe Show, Hornets PR (reported), via Locked On Hornets, ESPN

  • Podcast Locked On Hawks host · Report · name not confirmed around the league

    Charlotte was missing Kobe White, Grant Williams, and a player heard as 'Konkanepel'/'Kyle Canepel' (exact name unclear).

    “Hawks make franchise history with 47-point demolition of Hornets” at 3:37 · listen ↗

  • X Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) · Report ·

    Injuries 10/23 CHI: Josh Giddey - Probable Dailyn Swain - Questionable Tobe Awaka - Probable Zach Collins - Probable Nic Claxton - Out MIL: None ATL: Henri Veesaar - Out Mouhamed Gueye - Out CHA: Grant Williams - Out Coby White - Out Kon Knueppel - Out DAL: Caleb Martin -

    original post ↗

  • Podcast Locked On Hornets · 2 points ·
    • Hornets PR (reported): Hornets PR's injury report for the Hawks game: Kylan Boswell is out (right knee surgery), and Kon Knueppel, Coby White and Grant Williams are all out. at 37:15
    • Doug Branson: Grant Williams was not available in the opener either ("they don't have Grant Williams"). at 3:11

    “Rookie Runs LIMITED | Christian Anderson STRUGGLES | Depth FUELS Win” · listen ↗

  • ESPN ESPN · Report ·

    Williams (hamstring) is out for Friday's game against the Hawks.

    source ↗

  • ESPN ESPN · Report ·

    Williams (hamstring) is out for Wednesday's season opener versus the Nets.

    source ↗

  • Podcast Locked On Hornets host · Report ·

    Coby White, Kon Knueppel and Grant Williams did not play in the opener. The episode gives no reason.

    “Hornets WIN 6th Straight Season Opener | Naz Reid Goes OFF | Hornets' Bench WRENCH” at 2:21 · listen ↗

  • X Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) · Report ·

    Injuries 10/21 ATL: Henri Veesaar - Out Mouhamed Gueye - Out ORL: Anthony Black - Out Jonathan Isaac - Out Noah Penda - Out MIL: Nate Ament - Probable WAS: AJ Dybantsa - Out Tristan Vukcevic - Out CHA: Grant Williams - Out Coby White - Out Kon Knueppel - Out BKN: None CHI:

    original post ↗

  • Podcast Locked On Hornets · 3 points ·
    • Hornets PR (reported): Per Hornets PR, all three (Knueppel, Williams, White) will be listed as out for the season opener at Brooklyn as they continue their return-to-play plans, with more updates to come as appropriate. at 3:41
    • The host says Grant Williams is going to be part of the rotation, so his absence is not a nothing loss. at 3:51
    • Nata Edwards: Nada says the team will need Grant Williams in many games for frontcourt physicality the team currently lacks. at 8:16

    “Kon and Coby are OUT!! | What Does it MEAN? | What Can We EXPECT” · listen ↗

  • Podcast Locked On Hornets host · Report ·

    Kon Knueppel, Coby White and Grant Williams were not seen during training camp and preseason because of injuries. Other players were also hurt.

    “Hornets LOCK UP Brandon Miller 💰 | Sam Farber HYPES Kon Knueppel's Bigger Role | Nets Opener PREVIEW” at 24:35 · listen ↗

  • Podcast Locked On Hornets host · Prediction ·

    The host is concerned about Steinbach's place in the rotation, particularly if Grant Williams is healthy at the start of the season. He doubts Steinbach is at the level needed to earn a rotation spot on this team.

    “Hornets LEARN Hard Lessons 😬 | Brandon Miller's Extension Clock TICKS | Hannes Falling Behind?!” at 18:38 · listen ↗

  • Podcast Doug Branson, Locked On Hornets · Report ·

    Grant Williams did not play ('it's no Grant Williams'). The host notes this means one less rotation spot for Steinbach to fight through. No reason was stated.

    “Hornets Fall to Celtics: Turnovers, Brandon Miller's Deadline, and Christian Anderson Jr.'s Debut” at 28:56 · listen ↗

  • Podcast Locked On Hornets · 2 points ·
    • Doug Branson: The host's phrasing suggests Grant Williams is currently out ('if... still out') for the start of the season. No reason was given. at 26:09
    • Nata Edwards: Edwards thinks that even if Grant Williams is hurt, those minutes go to Tidjane Salaun over Hannes Steinbach, keeping Steinbach in Greensboro longer. at 26:54

    “Brandon Miller CONTRACT Value | Kon and Coby INJURY Updates | Hornets Ex-Files” · listen ↗

  • Podcast Doug Branson, Locked On Hornets · Rumor ·

    The host raises Grant Williams' health as a factor that might open up early opportunities for Steinbach. No injury details are given.

    “Preseason Game 2 REACTION | Brandon Miller RETURNS | Depth SHINES through” at 31:24 · listen ↗

  • ESPN ESPN · Report ·

    Williams will miss the preseason after suffering a right hamstring injury, the Hornets announced Friday.

    source ↗

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Game log

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2025-26 season (last season) · 38 games
DateOppMinPtsRebAst3PM
Apr 17@ORL L15 min1 pt2 reb0 ast0 3PM
Apr 14MIA W18 min5 pts2 reb0 ast1 3PM
Apr 12@NYK W21 min8 pts6 reb2 ast2 3PM
Apr 10DET L22 min2 pts4 reb0 ast0 3PM
Apr 7@BOS L26 min9 pts2 reb0 ast3 3PM
Apr 5@MIN W19 min8 pts4 reb1 ast2 3PM
Apr 2PHX W21 min10 pts7 reb2 ast2 3PM
Mar 31@BKN W20 min10 pts2 reb2 ast2 3PM
Mar 28PHI L25 min9 pts8 reb0 ast2 3PM
Mar 26NYK W15 min5 pts1 reb1 ast1 3PM
Mar 24SAC W17 min0 pts3 reb2 ast0 3PM
Mar 21MEM W19 min5 pts4 reb0 ast1 3PM
Mar 19ORL W17 min0 pts3 reb0 ast0 3PM
Mar 17MIA W19 min8 pts2 reb2 ast1 3PM
Mar 14@SAS L22 min6 pts3 reb1 ast1 3PM
Mar 10@POR W14 min3 pts1 reb1 ast1 3PM
Mar 8@PHX L19 min10 pts2 reb2 ast3 3PM
Mar 6MIA L19 min12 pts6 reb4 ast3 3PM
Mar 3DAL W21 min12 pts4 reb3 ast4 3PM
Feb 28POR W14 min0 pts3 reb1 ast0 3PM
Feb 26@IND W23 min9 pts4 reb2 ast3 3PM
Feb 24@CHI W19 min11 pts4 reb2 ast2 3PM
Feb 22@WAS W26 min5 pts4 reb5 ast1 3PM
Feb 19HOU L29 min20 pts9 reb1 ast4 3PM
Feb 11ATL W32 min7 pts8 reb5 ast0 3PM
Feb 9DET L25 min12 pts2 reb5 ast2 3PM
Feb 7@ATL W16 min11 pts3 reb1 ast2 3PM
Feb 5@HOU W16 min2 pts3 reb0 ast0 3PM
Feb 2NOP W20 min16 pts9 reb1 ast2 3PM
Jan 31SAS W18 min3 pts4 reb2 ast1 3PM
Jan 28@MEM W20 min2 pts3 reb1 ast0 3PM
Jan 26PHI W17 min9 pts5 reb0 ast2 3PM
Jan 24WAS W19 min2 pts1 reb1 ast0 3PM
Jan 21CLE L25 min0 pts5 reb4 ast0 3PM
Jan 17@GSW L18 min7 pts0 reb2 ast1 3PM
Jan 15@LAL W13 min3 pts3 reb0 ast0 3PM
Jan 12@LAC L13 min7 pts2 reb0 ast1 3PM
Jan 10@UTA W14 min9 pts8 reb0 ast3 3PM

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Came true 1

  • Came true Underdog NBA: Grant Williams: reported out source
    2026-10-24 · X · for MIA @ CHA, 2026-10-24 · result: did not play Flag

Background

ESPN profile · our roster records
BornNov 30, 1998 · Charlotte, NC
Size6′7″ · 236 lb · Forward
CollegeTennessee
Draft2019 · round 1, pick 22 · BOS
Experience8th NBA season
Teams (since 2022-23)CHA 2024–27 · DAL 2023–24 · CHA 2023–24 · BOS 2022–23