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9. April 2026
Unlikely to play Friday
Williams (illness) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Spurs.
Analyse
Williams is still under the weather and is expected to miss his third straight game Friday. If the 26-year-old guard is ruled out, there would be more minutes available for Ryan Nembhard and John Poulakidas.
9. April 2026
Ruled out Wednesday
Williams (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Analyse
Williams will miss both halves of this back-to-back set due to an illness, and his next opportunity to play will come Friday in San Antonio. With the 26-year-old point guard out, Ryan Nembhard and AJ Johnson are candidates for increased minutes.
8. April 2026
Carrying doubtful tag
Williams (illness) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Analyse
Williams didn't play Tuesday against the Clippers, and barring a miracle, he's likely to sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set Wednesday as well. With Williams expected to be out, Ryan Nembhard should be in line to see more minutes in the backcourt.
8. April 2026
Out Tuesday
Williams (illness) won't play Tuesday versus the Clippers, Farbod Esnaashari of SI.com reports.
Analyse
With Williams unavailable, Ryan Nembhard and AJ Johnson will have a chance to get back into the rotation. For now, Williams should be considered questionable for Wednesday's game in Phoenix.
7. April 2026
Downgraded to doubtful
Williams (illness) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Clippers.
Analyse
Williams was previously listed as questionable, but it appears he will miss the front end of this back-to-back set. His absence could open things up for Ryan Nembhard in the backcourt.
6. April 2026
Dealing with illness
Williams is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Clippers due to illness.
Analyse
Williams put up 13 points in 25 minutes Sunday against the Lakers but is in danger of sitting Tuesday after popping up on the injury report. The Mavericks should have a better idea of his status closer to game time.
5. April 2026
Available to play
Williams (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Analyse
Williams was a late addition to the injury report with the probable tag, but now we have official confirmation that he'll be out there. Over the past three games, Williams has delivered averages of 18.7 points, 4.7 assists and 1.7 steals per contest.
5. April 2026
Probable versus Lakers
Williams (illness) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Analyse
Williams recently popped up on the injury report because of an illness. However, the probable designation suggests he is expected to suit up versus Los Angeles. If the 26-year-old suffers a setback and can't play, Ryan Nembhard will likely see more minutes from off the bench.
4. April 2026
Puts up 23 points vs. Orlando
Williams ended with 23 points (7-15 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 9-11 FT), two rebounds, five assists and two steals across 26 minutes during Friday's 138-127 loss to Orlando.
Analyse
Williams reached the 20-point mark for the first time since Jan. 24, and this was his best scoring output since he delivered 26 points in a loss to the Warriors on Christmas Day. Williams has been very productive off the bench and has scored in double digits in 11 of his last 12 outings with the second unit, a stretch in which he's averaging 12.8 points, 2.9 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game.