ahead suffered a torn ACL in his proper knee throughout Saturday’s to the and can miss the rest of the 2024-25 season, .
Williams suffered the damage throughout the fourth quarter whereas planting his proper leg driving to the basket and fell to the ground. He tried to stroll to the bench afterward, however was clearly hobbled and wanted help off the court docket. An MRI examination revealed the tear.
The Charlotte native was in his second season with the Hornets after being acquired from the . In 16 video games this season (seven begins). Williams averaged 10.4 factors, 5.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.1 steals and half-hour. He was taking pictures 37% on 3-pointers as effectively.
Throughout his six NBA seasons, Williams has averaged 7.2 factors, 3.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists whereas taking pictures 38% on 3s as a comparatively undersized massive man for the , Mavericks and Hornets. He was Boston’s first-round decide (No. 22 general) out of within the .
and are anticipated to take most of Williams’ minutes at energy ahead for the remainder of the season.
Williams’ damage is the most recent of a number of that the Hornets have handled of their frontcourt. Facilities (foot pressure) and (fractured rib) have performed little this season, whereas missed two weeks with in his proper knee.
These accidents have contributed to Charlotte’s 6–10 begin, which has them ranked eleventh within the Jap Convention and fourth within the Southeast Division.
