Jazz's Cody Williams: Won't return vs. New Orleans
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Williams has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game against the Pelicans due to a left ankle sprain. He recorded two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal over 20 minutes before exiting.
Williams will miss the final quarter of a tightly contested matchup, opening the door for Kyle Filipowski and Brice Sensabaugh to see more opportunities down the stretch. Williams was spotted in a walking boot and using crutches after the game, potentially indicating a multi-game absence, per Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune.
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Jazz's Cody Williams: Returning to bench role
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Williams will come off the bench Monday against the Pelicans.
Williams has started each of his team's last three matchups but has been held to 10 total points over that stretch. He'll retreat to a bench role Monday, making room for Kyle Filipowski to start at power forward.
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Jazz's Cody Williams: Limps to locker room
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Williams went to the locker room during Monday's game against the Pelicans with an apparent left foot/ankle injury, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Williams was spotted making his way to the locker room with a few minutes remaining in the third quarter. He'll likely undergo further testing to determine if he can return to Monday's matchup.
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Jazz's Cody Williams: Draws start Monday
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Williams started Monday's game against the Pelicans, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
The team reported prior to tipoff that Kyle Filipowski would draw the start at power forward Monday, but it was Williams who was on the court to open the contest. Filipowski will come off the bench as a result.
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Jazz's Cody Williams: Starting Sunday
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Williams will start Sunday against the Nets, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Williams will get the start due to numerous key players being sidelined with injuries. Williams has appeared in just six games since Nov. 23, averaging 6.7 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 23.2 minutes per contest over that stretch.
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Jazz's Cody Williams: Back from G League
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The Jazz recalled Williams from the G League's Salt Lake City Stars on Monday.
Williams is back with the parent club after a two-game stint in the G League during which he scored 57 points while shooting 52.5 percent from the field. Efficiency has been an issue overall for Williams during his stints in the G League and NBA, however, and the rookie first-round pick has converted at a 31.2 clip from the field over 19 appearances (eight starts) with the Jazz. He could re-enter the Jazz rotation Tuesday versus the Hawks if Utah is without at least two or three of Lauri Markkanen (back), John Collins (personal), Jordan Clarkson (foot) and Keyonte George (heel).
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Jazz's Cody Williams: Moving back to bench
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Williams isn't starting Monday's game against the Nuggets.
Williams drew a rare start Saturday against the Sixers but will rotate back to the bench for Monday's clash. Johnny Juzang gets a chance at small forward, and Lauri Markkanen bumps to power forward while John Collins (hip) continues to recover from injury.
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Jazz's Cody Williams: Starting Saturday against Philly
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Williams is in the Jazz's starting lineup for Saturday's game against the 76ers, Sam DiGiovanni of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Williams will make his eighth start of the regular season Saturday. The rookie first-rounder averaged 4.6 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists over 23.0 minutes per game in his seven starts earlier in the season.
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Jazz's Cody Williams: Left out of rotation Monday
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Williams (coach's decision) didn't appear in Monday's 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers.
Williams rejoined the Jazz for Monday's game after a brief stint in the G League but was unable to seize a spot in the rotation, despite Utah being without Keyonte George (ankle) and John Collins (hip). The No. 10 overall pick of the 2024 NBA Draft has endured a rough start to his NBA career, having not seen action for the Jazz since Nov. 23 while averaging 3.1 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 18.7 minutes over 16 appearances and shooting just 26.9 percent from the field.
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Jazz's Cody Williams: Headed back to G League
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The Jazz assigned Williams to the G League's Salt Lake City on Tuesday.
Williams will return to the G League after a brief stint in the NBA. The rookie forward hasn't made an appearance for the Jazz since Nov. 23, and he should receive increased playing time with the Stars.
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Jazz's Cody Williams: Back to parent club
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Utah recalled Williams from the G League's Salt Lake City Stars on Sunday.
The rookie first-round pick is back with the Jazz after he made his last seven appearances in the G League and averaged 13.0 points while shooting only 31.6 percent from the field and 23.3 percent from deep. Williams had a consistent role at the NBA level to start his career, but he hasn't seen action for Utah since Nov. 23.
The Jazz assigned Williams to the G League's Salt Lake City Stars on Monday, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Larsen notes that Williams' minutes have dropped to 12.5 per contest over his last five outings, so it makes sense for the No. 10 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft to get some extra live reps.
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Jazz's Cody Williams: Heads to bench Thursday
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Williams is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Mavericks, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Williams went scoreless in 15 minutes in the loss to the Suns on Tuesday, and the rookie will be replaced in the starting lineup by another first-year player, Kyle Filipowski. Williams is averaging just 3.8 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game in 10 appearances this season (seven starts).
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Jazz's Cody Williams: Unflattering performance
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Williams accumulated zero points (0-2 FG), two assists and one steal across 15 minutes during Tuesday's 120-112 loss to Phoenix.
Despite continuing to start for the Jazz, Williams has been unable to deliver anything close to meaningful production. Having now started seven straight games following a season-ending injury to Taylor Hendricks, Williams has scored double-digit points just once. With very little to add in terms of peripheral numbers, Williams' short-term outlook is far from rosy.
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Jazz's Cody Williams: Career-high 11 points
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Williams finished Monday's 135-126 victory over Chicago with 11 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-4 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal over 30 minutes.
Making his fourth straight start in place of Taylor Hendricks (leg), Williams finally scored in double digits for the first time in his career. His four assists were also a career-high mark. With Hendricks out for the season, Williams has a clear path to consistent developmental minutes during his rookie season. However, Kyle Filipowski, John Collins and Brice Sensabaugh will threaten Williams' playing time when Lauri Markkanen (back) returns to action.
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Jazz's Cody Williams: Minimal output in starting role
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Williams produced nine points (3-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt), two assists and two steals in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 113-96 loss to Sacramento.
Williams moved to the starting lineup following the leg injury sustained by Taylor Hendricks on Monday, but the rookie had a rough time in the first start of his NBA career. Williams should eventually improve as the season progresses, and he could see even more usage in the short term if Lauri Markkanen (back) misses time.
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Jazz's Cody Williams: Getting starting nod
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Williams is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Kings, Ben Anderson of KSLsports reports.
Williams will enter the starting five with Taylor Hendricks (ankle) out for the season. Williams is averaging 2.0 points and 3.7 rebounds in 20.0 minutes across his first three appearances but should receive increased playing time now that he has earned a starting job.
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Jazz's Cody Williams: Returns to bench
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Williams isn't in the starting five for Tuesday's preseason game versus the Kings, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
Lauri Markkanen will reclaim his starting spot from Williams after sitting out Utah's previous outing for rest purposes. Williams should continue to function as one of the primary forwards in the team's bench rotation.
