Williams experienced a statistical drop in his third year in the NBA. He averaged 6.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game in 2024-25 while starting in only five of his 25 regular-season appearances. To put things into perspective, he averaged 10.0 points, 5.6 boards, 3.4 assists and a combined 1.6 steals-plus-blocks in 2023-24. Williams figures to add some nice depth on the wings, as he has eligibility both at shooting guard and small forward, and he's the kind of player who can do a little bit of everything across the board. However, Williams figures to see most of his minutes off the bench, and it would be surprising if he were to average around 25 minutes per contest. The lack of an established role and the limited upside associated with a bench role significantly limit Williams' potential. He's not a player worth targeting in any drafts, with his upside probably coming as a streaming alternative in deep formats once the season has already started -- and only on favorable matchups or roster scenarios. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a three-year, $6.65 million contract with the Grizzlies in January of 2024. Contract includes $2.49 million team option for 2026-27.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary
Williams was born Aug. 30, 2000 in Toledo, Ohio. His parents are Charlayne and Vincent Williams. In college, Williams' major was Interdisciplinary Studies and he wants to be a Biologist after playing basketball. He played at St. John's Jesuit in high school, where he was named Boys Player of the Year by the Toledo Blade three times. The team also went 54-2 during conference play during his tenure. As a junior, he was named First Team All-Ohio behind 16.0 points and 8.6 rebounds. As a senior, Williams averaged 19.6 points, 8.2 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.5 steals while shooting 62 percent from the field. The 6-foot-6 forward was named the 18th-best prospect in Ohio by 247Sports. He committed to play college ball at VCU. He came off the bench during his freshman and sophomore campaigns. His role increased as a junior, when he started 21 of 26 games. He averaged 10.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.0 steals in 28.7 minutes. Starting 28 of 30 games as a senior, Williams averaged 14.1 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.1 blocks in 32.5 minutes. He was named to the Atlantic 10 All-Conference Third Team as a junior and to the First Team as a senior. During the 2022 NBA Draft, Williams was selected No. 47 overall by the Grizzlies.
Scores 13 points with five assists
FMemphis Grizzlies
January 9, 2026
Williams closed Friday's 117-116 loss to the Thunder with 13 points (4-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one block in 23 minutes.
ANALYSIS Williams looked fine in his return from a one-game absence, so he should be good to go for Sunday's game against the Nets. The 25-year-old guard is averaging 7.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game this season.
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Stat Review
How does Vince Williams compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
True Shooting %
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Effective Field Goal %
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3-Point Attempt Rate
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Free Throw Rate
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Offensive Rebound %
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Defensive Rebound %
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Total Rebound %
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Assist %
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Steal %
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Block %
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Turnover %
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Usage %
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True Shooting %
47.0%
Effective Field Goal %
43.6%
3-Point Attempt Rate
59.5%
Free Throw Rate
16.7%
Offensive Rebound %
3.7%
Defensive Rebound %
16.0%
Total Rebound %
9.9%
Assist %
28.8%
Steal %
1.4%
Block %
2.0%
Turnover %
13.0%
Usage %
19.0%
Fantasy Points Per Game
21.0
Fantasy Points Per Minute
1.0
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
After playing only 15 games during his rookie season, you could be forgiven for not knowing who Williams is. Selected with the 47th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, he profiles as a potential two-way option, albeit very raw at this point. The Grizzlies are once again going to be pushing hard for the playoffs, meaning court time for their fringe assets is going to be limited. Williams is unlikely to play more than about 10 minutes per game if and when he makes it onto the court. There is no reason to consider him in fantasy leagues.
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Drops 15 points in return
FMemphis Grizzlies
January 6, 2026
Williams (knee) registered 15 points (5-7 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and five assists across 22 minutes during Tuesday's 106-105 win over San Antonio.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Linked to contenders
FMemphis Grizzlies
January 14, 2026
Multiple contenders have recently checked in with Memphis regarding Williams, Evan Sidery of Forbes.com reports.
ANALYSIS The Grizzlies appear open to exploring options if a deal aligns with their long-term plans. However, it's hard to imagine the team moving Williams until they figure out what to do with Ja Morant. Williams, a versatile two-way wing, would provide depth for teams looking to bolster their rotation. With a contract running through 2027 at under $3 million per season, the appeal here for contenders is obvious.