Grant Williams will miss the preseason after suffering a right hamstring injury, the Hornets announced Friday. Charlotte's forward rotation shifts as a result, with Miles Bridges and Brandon Miller in line for more minutes.
What happened
The Hornets listed Grant Williams as out with a right hamstring injury on the team's injury report, issued Friday, Sep. 25 at 4:31 p.m. ET. He had no previous status on the report. The team said Williams will miss the preseason after suffering the injury, the Hornets announced Friday. The report lists an expected return date of Oct. 21. Williams, 27, plays forward for Charlotte.
What it means for the Hornets
Charlotte opens its preseason slate against the Nets on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. ET, and Williams will not be available. Last season Williams averaged 7.0 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 19.8 minutes across 36 games for the Hornets. In his absence, the forward minutes fall to Miles Bridges, who has logged 31.0 minutes and 17.1 points per game without Williams on the floor, and Brandon Miller, at 30.3 minutes and 20.2 points. Moussa Diabate has also seen extended run, at 26.0 minutes and 7.9 points. The 2026-27 season has not started, so there is no record with or without Williams yet.
What to watch
The Hornets' next injury report will show whether Williams' hamstring has progressed. The team's official timeline lists an expected return date of Oct. 21. Charlotte's preseason continues after the Oct. 6 opener against the Nets, and subsequent reports will show whether Williams stays on track for that return. Brandon Miller (shoulder) and PJ Hall (ankle) are also listed as day-to-day on the same report, while Kon Knueppel is out with a left hamstring injury.
Is Grant Williams playing vs Nets Oct 6?
No. He is out with a right hamstring injury and is expected to miss the preseason.
When will Grant Williams be back?
The Hornets' official injury report lists an expected return date of Oct. 21.