Williams went off for 22 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 10-10 FT), five rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 31 minutes during Monday's 109-104 loss to the Suns.

EDGE Analysis

Williams snapped a four-game streak of single-digit scoring while turning in a season high point total and contributing in every category. He has gone for 21 or more twice in the last six games. However, he has also been held to single digits 15 times, including two scoreless outings, through 22 appearances this season.

Williams scored 21 points (9-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT) while adding five rebounds and an assist in 22 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 116-115 loss to the Bulls.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran forward set a new season scoring high with the nearly perfect shooting effort. Williams has been far from consistent this year, scoring in double digits only six times in 17 games, and at 33 years old he's not likely to suddenly earn a bigger workload or role on a rebuilding Charlotte squad ahead of younger players like Miles Bridges or PJ Washington.

Williams chipped in 14 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, two blocks and one assist in 24 minutes during Monday's 132-96 loss to the Raptors.

EDGE Analysis

Williams reached double figures in scoring for the fifth time through 14 appearances this season. He has also earned at least 20 minutes in three straight games, this after doing so just twice through the first 11 tilts of 2019-20. The veteran forward is still capable of contributing a decent stat line every once in a while, but on a team with a couple young promising forwards (P.J. Washington and Miles Bridges), Williams will likely continue to be overlooked in terms of playing time.

Williams posted five points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3PT), two rebounds, one assist and one block in Tuesday's 122-120 overtime win against the Pacers.

EDGE Analysis

Williams has played well to begin the season for Charlotte, converting on 51.4 percent of field goals and 45.8 percent of three-point shots, providing steady scoring off the bench. Williams has seen an increase in minutes with Nicolas Batum (finger) out the foreseeable future. With PJ Washington (leg) leaving the game, the 33-year-old could take his place in the starting lineup if Washington happens to miss time.

Williams, who exited Friday's loss to the Timberwolves with a left thigh contusion, returned to action in Sunday's 120-101 loss to the Lakers. He played 17 minutes off the bench, finishing with five points (2-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal.

EDGE Analysis

Williams' thigh issue was never viewed as serious, as he was available to re-enter Friday's game but ultimately didn't with the Timberwolves cruising to a 22-point victory. With the Hornets seemingly committed to youngsters Miles Bridges and PJ Washington as their starting forwards, Williams has settled into a reduced role on the second unit this season and doesn't warrant ownership in the majority of fantasy leagues.

Williams provided 17 points (6-9 FG, 5-7 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes off the bench Wednesday in the Hornets' 126-125 win over the Bulls.

EDGE Analysis

A full-time starter for the Hornets for the past four seasons, Williams looks set to fill a regular role on the second unit with coach James Borrego comfortable proceeding with youngsters Miles Bridges and P.J. Washington as the team's top forwards. Washington (27 points and seven triples in 38 minutes) stole the show in his NBA debut, but Williams turned in a quality supporting effort off the bench. That said, Williams played under 20 minutes and won't maintain this kind of hot shooting from distance with any sort of consistency, making him a fairly unappealing fantasy option.

Williams will come off the bench in Wednesday's season opener against the Bulls.

EDGE Analysis

Rookie PJ Washington will get the start over Williams, who should be one of the first Hornets off the bench. Across 28.4 minutes per game last season, Williams posted averages of 10.1 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists.

Williams (illness) will be available to play in Wednesday's game against Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Williams will be ready to roll for the start of the regular season after missing time in the preseason due to illness.

Williams (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's preseason game against the Pistons.

EDGE Analysis

This was expected, as there's no reason to push Williams -- who is dealing with an illness -- with the start of the regular season a week away. He should be good to go for Charlotte's opener against the Bulls next Wednesday.

Williams (illness) is now listed as doubtful for Wednesday's preseason finale against the Pistons, Rod Boone of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Williams appears to have suffered a setback after originally being listed as probable for Wednesday's contest. With it being the last preseason game for Charlotte, there's no reason to force Williams out on the floor. He will likely be ready to go by the time the regular season rolls around.