Williams (hip) is available for Thursday's opener against the Mavericks, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

Williams missed last week's preseason finale due to left hip soreness, but he'll be able to suit up for the regular-season opener. He'll come off the bench against the Mavericks.

Williams (hip) is questionable for Thursday's opener against the Mavericks.

EDGE Analysis

Williams was sidelined in the preseason finale due to the hip issue, which could extend to the regular season. Even when healthy and available, it seems like Williams' years of being relevant in standard fantasy leagues are over.

Williams has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against Miami due to left hip soreness, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

The severity of Williams' injury isn't yet clear, but it'll be enough to keep him sidelined for Thursday's preseason finale. He'll have a week to rest prior to the regular-season opener against Dallas on Oct. 21.

Williams agreed Thursday to a one-year, $5 million contract to stay with the Hawks, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The three-time Sixth Man of the Year will sign a contract with Atlanta after being dealt there last season. After joining the Hawks, the veteran guard averaged 10.0 points, 3.4 assists and 2.1 rebounds in 21.0 minutes. He could be in for a similar role next season, though Atlanta isn't short on guard depth, so it's possible he sees a reduction in minutes in his age 35 season.

Williams will come off the bench for Saturday's Game 6 against the Bucks.

EDGE Analysis

Williams will return to a bench role with Trae Young (foot) back in the starting five after a two-game absence. In the first three games of the series as a reserve, Williams averaged 4.3 points, 1.7 assists and 1.0 rebounds in 14.3 minutes.

Williams notched 17 points (8-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt), five assists, two rebounds and a steal across 35 minutes in Thursday's loss against the Bucks.

EDGE Analysis

Williams got a second straight start with Trae Young (foot) sidelined, and while he cleared the 15-point mark for the second game in a row, it's also worth mentioning he turned the ball over a whopping six times. Williams' role for Game 6 remains up in the air, and his usage will be strictly tied to Young's availability, but he has already proven to be an effective scorer and ballhandler if the star floor general ends up being out once again.

Williams is in the starting lineup for Game 5 against Milwaukee.

EDGE Analysis

Williams will be making his second straight start in the absence of Trae Young (foot) for Thursday's Game 5 in Milwaukee. The 6-1 guard thrived in the new role during Game 4 when he put up 21 points (7-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight assists, five rebounds and a steal over 35 minutes. He should continue to be the primary ball-handler and one of the go-to scorers alongside Bogdan Bogdanovic and Kevin Hueter while Young remains sidelined.

Williams recorded 21 points (7-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight assists, five rebounds and a steal across 35 minutes in Tuesday's win over the Bucks.

EDGE Analysis

Williams got the start at point guard and looked impressive, as he delivered his best scoring performance since April 20, when he scored 22 points against the Magic. This was just the second time Williams has scored in double digits during the current playoff run, though, and the availability of Trae Young (ankle) for Game 5 will determine what kind of role Williams will have going forward. If Young is out, the veteran will probably remain in the starting lineup, but if Young returns, then Williams will head back to the bench.

Williams will start Tuesday's Game 4 against the Bucks, Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Trae Young (foot) sidelined, Williams will be handed the keys at point guard. In his 15 playoff appearances this season, the veteran has averaged 6.5 points, 1.7 assists and 1.2 rebounds in 13.1 minutes. He figures to see a significant uptick in workload for Game 4.

Williams ended with five points (1-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three assists, two rebounds and one block in 18 minutes during Sunday's 113-102 loss to Milwaukee.

EDGE Analysis

Outside of some rare offensive outbursts, Williams is simply not the offensive threat he once was, highlighted by what was yet another underwhelming performance. The Hawks could certainly use his scoring right about now and if Trae Young (ankle) is limited during Tuesday's Game 4, Williams might just get a chance to redeem himself on the biggest stage. That said, Young is typically not one to sit out unless absolutely necessary and so we shouldn't be jumping to conclusions just yet.