Grant Williams Injury Status Update for April 3rd, 2026
Grant Williams of the Hornets has been ruled out and will not play today. Grant was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 46th game Grant has missed this season.
Grant Williams Season Averages
Grant's absence leaves a significant hole in the Hornets rotation. Across 31 games this season, he's averaging 7.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game while playing 19.6 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.6 | 7.1 | 4.0 | 1.7 | 5.2 |
Hornets Performance With & Without Grant Williams
The numbers tell a clear story about Grant's value to the Hornets. With Grant in the lineup this season, the team is 21-9. Without him, they've gone 19-27. The Hornets's net rating is 10.9 points worse per 100 possessions when Grant plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (116.9 vs 120.4), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 21-9 | 19-27 | — |
| Off Rating | 120.4 | 116.9 | -3.5 |
| Def Rating | 109.0 | 116.4 | +7.4 |
| Net Rating | 11.4 | 0.5 | -10.9 |
| PPG | 117.3 | 115.3 | -2.0 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Grant Williams?
When Grant sits, other Hornets players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Miles Bridges and Tre Mann stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Grant has been out this season, Miles Bridges has averaged 4.6 more points per game, 3.9 additional field goal attempts and 5.1 extra minutes.
PPG: +4.6 | FGA: +3.9 | MPG: +5.1
Grant Williams Betting Trends
For bettors, Grant's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Hornets's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Grant has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Williams) Kon Knueppel 3PM OVER: 27-17 (+12.3u, 3.1 / +105 avg. line) Kon Knueppel PTS OVER: 29-15 (+11.9u, 16.6 / -114 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Grant Williams's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Pacers @ Hornets - April 3, 2026 Indiana Pacers: Pascal Siakam (Probable) Ivica Zubac (Out) Johnny Furphy (Out) T.J. McConnell (Out) Tyrese Haliburton (Out) Andrew Nembhard (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Grant's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Hornets.