March 5, 2024
The Grizzlies
announced Tuesday that Williams has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain of hip flexor and low back muscles and will be re-evaluated in four weeks.
ANALYSISEven if Williams returns right at the four-week mark, the Grizzlies would have just seven games remaining over the final two weeks of the regular season. The Grizzlies also announced Tuesday that
Derrick Rose (back/groin) will be re-evaluated in three weeks, so he and Williams wil join
Brandon Clarke (Achilles),
Desmond Bane (ankle),
Marcus Smart (finger) and
Ja Morant (shoulder) on the long-term injury list. With Memphis having played at less than full strength for much this season, Williams took on a larger role than expected and averaged 8.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 20.4 minutes across 51 appearances (15 starts).