Williams is in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus the Mavericks, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Joining Williams in the first unit for Friday's game will be Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren. In Williams' previous start this season, he finished with 12 points, four assists, three rebounds, four three-pointers, one steal and one block in 23 minutes.

Williams had one point (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 124-112 win over Golden State.

EDGE Analysis

Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) is set to be out for the next week or so, which means Williams has an opportunity to seize a more consistent role in the frontcourt. Williams has averaged 5.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 18.2 minutes per night through 21 games this season, so he is worth monitoring on waiver wires.

Williams chipped in 15 points (5-9 FG, 5-7 3Pt), six rebounds, six assists and two steals over 24 minutes during Friday's 144-112 win over the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

Williams reached his 15 points via five drilled three-pointers, which is something you don't see very often from the fourth-year pro. He has ramped up his long-range attempts to 4.6 per game this season, a sharp increase from his previous season averages. Despite the impressive shooting performance, Williams has converted only 34.5 percent of his shots through 16 games played.

Williams (shoulder) will be available for Monday's game against the Pelicans.

EDGE Analysis

Williams is no longer appearing on the injury report after missing Saturday's game against Charlotte, suggesting that his shoulder issue was minor. Oklahoma City's backup center is averaging 5.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 0.6 blocks in 19.0 minutes per contest this season.

Williams (shoulder) is out for Saturday's game against the Hornets.

EDGE Analysis

After not being listed on the initial injury report, Williams has been downgraded to out due to left shoulder soreness. Monday's matchup against the Pelicans marks his next chance to return to the court. Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein should share the center minutes Saturday, meaning Alex Caruso and Luguentz Dort could be needed to handle some playing time at power forward.

Williams recorded 12 points (4-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 126-102 win over the Warriors.

EDGE Analysis

Williams matched his previous season-high scoring mark, but from a statistical perspective, this might have been Williams' best game of the campaign yet. The big man should continue to see steady minutes off the bench, but as the backup behind the Chet Holmgren-Isaiah Hartenstein duo, his fantasy upside is limited to being a streaming option in the deepest formats. Williams doesn't play enough minutes, nor does he produce enough to be a valuable fantasy option in standard formats.

Williams (face) returned to Tuesday's game against the Clippers with 4:41 remaining in the third quarter, per the broadcast.

EDGE Analysis

Williams took an elbow to the face and headed to the locker room in the first quarter. The big man reportedly needed stitches but returned to the bench with a black eye and a bandage in the second quarter before eventually checking back in during the second half. He appears good to go for the remainder of the game.

Williams exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent facial injury in the first quarter of Tuesday's game against the Clippers, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

EDGE Analysis

Williams caught an elbow to the face and headed back to the locker room after logging just over three minutes. If he's unable to return, Aaron Wiggins and Branden Carlson are candidates for a bump in minutes the rest of the way.

Williams won't start in Tuesday's game against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Chet Holmgren (back) back in action, Williams will retreat to the second unit. In six regular-season outings off the bench, the big man has averaged 4.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists across 17.0 minutes per contest.

Williams (shoulder) has been cleared to play in Tuesday's game against the Clippers.

EDGE Analysis

Williams is dealing with a shoulder issue that has threatened to keep him sidelined. However, he went through shootaround and will be available. He's currently averaging 5.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.0 steals per game, shooting 36.8 percent from the floor and 27.3 percent from deep.