Grant Williams Injury Status Update for March 29th, 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 45th game Grant has missed this season.
Grant Williams Season Averages
Grant's absence leaves a significant hole in the Hornets rotation. Across 29 games this season, he's averaging 6.9 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game while playing 19.6 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.6 | 6.9 | 4.0 | 1.7 | 5.0 |
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 20-8. Without him, they've gone 19-26. The Hornets's net rating is 10.4 points worse per 100 possessions when Grant plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (117.1 vs 120.4), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 20-8 | 19-26 | — |
| Off Rating | 120.4 | 117.1 | -3.3 |
| Def Rating | 109.1 | 116.2 | +7.1 |
| Net Rating | 11.3 | 0.9 | -10.4 |
| PPG | 117.4 | 115.7 | -1.8 |
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 5.3 more points per game and 4.3 additional field goal attempts.
PPG: +5.3 | FGA: +4.3
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: 27-16 (+13.3u, 3.1 / +104 avg. line) Kon Knueppel PTS OVER: 29-14 (+13.1u, 16.5 / -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:
Celtics @ Hornets - March 29, 2026 Boston Celtics: Jaylen Brown (Out) Nikola Vucevic (Out) Neemias Queta (Probable) Derrick White (Questionable)
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.