Williams, who will miss his third consecutive game Sunday against the Suns, said that he's progressing well in his recovery from a left ankle sprain, but has only been cleared for light jumping and shooting, Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Williams didn't offer a firm timetable for his return, but implied that he's unlikely to suit up for the second half of the back-to-back set Monday in Denver. With that in mind, fantasy owners counting on Williams probably should look elsewhere for lineup help in weekly formats, given that the forward seems to be trending toward a return at the end of the week at the earliest. Frank Kaminsky has started at power forward in Williams' stead the last two contests, logging 30 minutes in both games and averaging 13.0 points (on 44.4 percent shooting from the field), 4.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.5 treys.

Williams (ankle) is set to miss his third consecutive game Sunday versus the Suns according to NBA.com.

EDGE Analysis

Williams continues to nurse a sprained ankle. He will presumably be once again replaced in the starting lineup by Frank Kaminsky. His next opportunity to return will be Monday against the Nuggets.

Williams (ankle) is without a firm return timetable, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Williams has already been ruled out of Friday's matchup with the Pacers, which will mark his second straight absence since spraining his left ankle Monday night. While coach Steve Clifford intimated that Williams is not expected to miss extended time, the fact that he's without a return date is still a bit concerning. Consider the veteran day-to-day for the time being, with the Hornets likely to continue starting Frank Kaminsky in his place.

Williams (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pacers.

EDGE Analysis

Williams sprained his ankle during Monday's contest and will now miss a second straight game while going through the recovery process. It was originally believed to be a fairly severe sprain and he certainly could miss more time following Friday's contest, though the Hornets haven't provided any sort of timetable at this point. His next shot to play will come on Sunday against the Suns and in the meantime, both Frank Kaminsky and Johnny O'Bryant should see added run in the frontcourt.

Williams (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Williams suffered the ankle sprain in the first half of Monday's game against the Pacers and had to be helped to the locker room. X-Rays came back negative, but it looks like Williams could possibly be in line for an extended absence. Expect another update on Williams to come Friday when the team returns home to take on the Pacers, but in his absence, Frank Kaminsky is in line to get the start at power forward and see additional minutes.

Williams suffered a left ankle sprain during Monday's game against the Pacers, Scott Agness of Vigilant Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Williams rolled the ankle in the first half of Monday's contest and had to be helped to the locker room while clearly dealing with some pain. A subsequent X-ray has ruled out any sort of fracture, though it's safe to assume he won't return to Monday's contest now that he's dealing with a left ankle sprain. Williams is expected to be reevaluated Wednesday, which should then give us a better indication on whether or not he'll miss more time. Frank Kaminsky and Johnny O'Bryant are the top candidates to see added run in the frontcourt.

Williams tallied 14 points (6-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 14 rebounds, one steal and one block across 36 minutes in Wednesday's 101-96 loss to the Pelicans.

EDGE Analysis

The Hornets had to play big in this game against the stud interior of the Pelicans, so it is no surprise to see Williams earn a lot of run and provide a bunch of rebounds Wednesday night. On nights where the Hornets need to play big, Williams will post stat lines similar to Wednesday's, but they can play small also, which often leaves him with around 23 minutes per game on average to contribute.

Williams, who was held without a point (0-5 FG, 0-4 3Pt) over 28 minutes in Saturday's 106-105 loss to the Heat while also posting two rebounds, two assists and one steal, has generated three scoreless efforts in the last 10 games.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran floor spacer has seen some fairly significant fluctuations in offensive performance this season, and Saturday's blanking came on the heels of six double-digit scoring efforts over the previous seven games. However, Williams had also posted back-to-back scoreless efforts prior to the onset of that stretch, and he's generated single-digit point totals in 18 games overall as well. Ironically, the 13-year pro is actually flashing career-best efficiency from the field, as both his 47.9 percent success rate from the floor and 44.7 percent figure from three-point range through 44 games are personal bests.

Williams finished with a season-high 21 points (7-8 FG, 5-6 3PT) and five rebounds in 29 minutes Monday against Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

The Hornets hit 10 threes as a team and Williams accounted for five of those, as he continues his torrid three-point shooting of late. The 31-year-old has hit at least three three-pointers in each of the last three games, and he's racked up 18 made threes in six games since the calendar turned to January.

Williams provided 15 points (5-11 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, three steals and one assist across 27 minutes during a 99-88 win over the Jazz on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Williams chipped in with a nice all-around effort in the win. The three steals matched a season high and he stayed hot from beyond the arc. Across the last four games, Williams is shooting 10-of-19 from three-point land. He's been inconsistent this season, but if he starts putting on performances like this more often, his value will trend up quickly.