Grizzlies wing Vince Williams, who lately skilled ache in his left shin throughout a coaching session, underwent imaging on the affected space and has been recognized with a stress response within the higher portion of his tibia, the crew introduced Friday in a press launch (Twitter link).
In response to the Grizzlies, Williams shall be sidelined for no less than the following 4 weeks earlier than being reevaluated. Whereas the membership says he’s anticipated to make a full restoration, there aren’t any ensures he’ll be able to play on the four-week mark. Additional updates shall be supplied as acceptable, per the Grizzlies.
Memphis will play its first recreation of the common season in 26 days, so even when Williams makes a speedy restoration, it feels like he gained’t be out there for opening evening.
No NBA crew was hit tougher by accidents final season than the Grizzlies, and whereas there was hope that their unhealthy luck wouldn’t carry over to 2024-25, Williams is the second participant to be affected this fall by a comparatively vital well being difficulty. Ahead GG Jackson underwent surgical procedure to restore a damaged bone in his foot earlier this month and was dominated out for no less than the primary six weeks of the common season.
The Grizzlies ought to have sufficient depth to face up to the losses early within the season, however Jackson and Williams each emerged as productive rotation gamers in expanded roles final season and had been anticipated to play common minutes once more this fall.
Williams, who turned 24 final month, averaged 10.0 factors, 5.6 rebounds, and three.4 assists in 27.5 minutes per recreation throughout 52 outings (33 begins) in 2023-24, posting a capturing line of .446/.378/.800. He started the season on a two-way deal earlier than being transformed to a normal multiyear contract in January.
