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December 28, 2025
Questionable against Portland
Williams (calf) is questionable for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis
Williams could miss a second straight game due to a left calf injury. If he is unable to go, Ryan Nembhard figures see an expanded role.
December 27, 2025
Not playing vs. Sacramento
Williams (calf) is out for Saturday's game against the Kings.
Analysis
Williams was initially listed as doubtful for this game before being upgraded to questionable, but he won't be activated. His next chance to suit up will come against the Trail Blazers on Monday. Expect Ryan Nembhard to continue seeing a bump in minutes with Williams out, while D'Angelo Russell could also see action off the bench as Nembhard's backup.
December 27, 2025
Upgraded to questionable
Williams (calf) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Kings.
Analysis
Williams was initially listed as doubtful but has since been upgraded to questionable, which is a positive sign ahead of Saturday's tipoff at 5:00 p.m. ET. If the 26-year-old point guard is ultimately ruled out, Ryan Nembhard will likely see a bump in minutes, while D'Angelo Russell and Jaden Hardy are candidates to enter the rotation.
December 26, 2025
Unlikely to play Saturday
Williams is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Kings due to a left calf contusion.
Analysis
Williams is likely to miss at least one game with the injury. The guard's absence would help Ryan Nembhard's streaming appeal, and D'Angelo Russell could also rejoin the Dallas rotation Saturday.
December 26, 2025
Pops for 26 off bench
Williams racked up 26 points (9-12 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 7-9 FT), three rebounds and three assists across 30 minutes during Thursday's 126-116 loss to the Warriors.
Analysis
Williams provided a spark off the bench Thursday, joining Cooper Flagg as the primary scoring options in the loss. The 26-year-old has had moments of productivity this season but has battled efficiency issues, averaging 10.5 points, 4.0 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals on 39.6 percent shooting from the field and 17.5 percent shooting from beyond the arc in 28 games (nine starts) entering Christmas Day.
December 25, 2025
Green light to play Christmas Day
Williams (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against the Warriors, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Analysis
Williams played through a right ankle injury against the Nuggets on Tuesday, and he'll do so again Christmas Day. He has taken on a larger role in the Mavericks' rotation this season, averaging 10.5 points, 4.0 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals over 21.6 minutes per game.
December 24, 2025
Listed as probable Thursday
Williams (ankle) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis
Williams was able to play through a sprained right ankle during Tuesday's win over the Nuggets, when he logged 15 minutes off the bench and finished with nine points (2-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two assists and two turnovers. Across nine outings since Dec. 1, he has averaged 9.3 points, 3.8 assists and 2.2 rebounds over 20.2 minutes per game.
December 24, 2025
Available vs. Denver
Williams (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis
Williams sprained his right ankle in Monday's loss to the Pelicans but will shed his questionable tag Tuesday. Over his last five appearances, the 26-year-old point guard has averaged 11.4 points, 3.8 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 23.2 minutes per game off the bench.
December 23, 2025
Officially questionable
Williams is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets with a sprained right ankle.
Analysis
Williams said after Monday's loss to the Pelicans that he's unsure if he'd be able to play Tuesday. If the guard is unable to gain clearance for action, D'Angelo Russell could work his way back into fantasy relevance Tuesday.
December 23, 2025
Could sit out Tuesday
Williams said after Monday's 119-113 loss to the Pelicans that images on his sprained right ankle came out "pretty well," but he admitted that he's "not sure" if he'll play Tuesday versus Denver, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports. He finished Monday's game with four points (2-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and two steals in 15 minutes.
Analysis
After tweaking his ankle late in the second quarter of Monday's contest, Williams briefly headed to the locker room and then tested his injury on an elliptical bike before checking back into the contest with five seconds left in the third quarter. He didn't appear to have any setbacks upon re-entering the game, but Williams acknowledged that he was playing through some pain Monday and could need to rest for the second leg of a back-to-back set. If Williams ends up sitting Tuesday, the Mavericks could reopen a spot in the rotation for D'Angelo Russell as the top backup to starting point guard Ryan Nembhard.