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11. Januar 2026
Drills three treys in debut
Williams (knee) recorded nine points (3-10 FG, 3-10 3Pt) and eight rebounds in 14 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 150-95 win over the Jazz.
Analyse
Suiting up for the first time all season after completing his recovery from Dec. 11, 2024 surgery to repair a torn meniscus and ACL in his right knee, Williams wasn't hesitant to fire away from deep. He connected on three triples and also rebounded well during his four shifts on the court before he checked out of the game for good with just under nine minutes left in the fourth quarter. As he gets ramped up, Williams should be capable of handling more playing time, though he may not be in line for a dramatic uptick from the 14 minutes he received Saturday now that the Hornets have all of their rotation players healthy for the first time all season.
10. Januar 2026
Cleared to make 2025-26 debut
Williams (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Jazz.
Analyse
Williams has fully recovered from a torn meniscus and ACL in his right knee that he suffered in November 2024. The veteran forward has been given the green light to make his 2025-26 regular-season debut Saturday, though he'll likely operate under a heavy minutes restriction as he works his way back to NBA-level conditioning. Tidjane Salaun, Sion James and Josh Green will likely see their playing time impacted by Williams' return.
9. Januar 2026
Probable for Saturday
Williams (knee) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against Utah.
Analyse
After undergoing right knee surgery in December 2024, Williams is probable to make his season debut Saturday. The 27-year-old forward will likely face heavy restrictions whenever he's cleared to play. Still, Tidjane Salaun and PJ Hall are candidates to see fewer minutes once Williams returns to the lineup.
6. Januar 2026
Remains out indefinitely
Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Raptors.
Analyse
Williams is still rehabbing from right knee surgery he underwent in December 2024. The 27-year-old forward doesn't have a clear timeline for a return and should be considered week-to-week until the Hornets offer an update on his progress.