6-Year NBA Player Reportedly Ruled Out For Remainder Of Season

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams will miss the remainder of the season.

Mar 15, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams (2) dunks against the Phoenix Suns during the second quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images / Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

On Saturday evening, the Charlotte Hornets faced off against the Bucks in Milwaukee.

Grant Williams had eight points, seven rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block while shooting 2/6 from the field before exiting with an injury.

The Hornets lost by a score of 125-119.

Status alert: Grant Williams (leg) helped to locker room Saturday.

— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) November 24, 2024

On Sunday, the Hornets announced an update on Williams.

Via The Charlotte Hornets: "OFFICIAL: MRI results on forward Grant Williams revealed a preliminary diagnosis of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear in his right knee."

OFFICIAL: MRI results on forward Grant Williams revealed a preliminary diagnosis of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear in his right knee.

— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) November 24, 2024

Williams had been averaging 10.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 43.9% from the field and 36.5% from the three-point range in 16 games.

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the former Tennessee star will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season.

Via Charania: "Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams has suffered a season-ending torn ACL in his knee, sources told ESPN. Williams averaged 10.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists this season."

Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams has suffered a season-ending torn ACL in his knee, sources told ESPN. Williams averaged 10.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists this season. pic.twitter.com/VPeJSLo3vz

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 24, 2024

The Hornets are the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 6-10 record in 16 games.

They have been good at home (5-3) but are just 1-7 in the eight games they have played on the road.

Following the Bucks, the Hornets will resume action on Monday evening when they host the Orlando Magic in North Carolina.

Nov 19, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams (2) drives to the basket against Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (28) during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Williams is in his sixth season in the NBA.

He has also spent time with the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks.

During the 2022 season, Williams reached the NBA Finals with Boston.