Utah Jazz Guard Vince Williams Jr. Suffers Knee Injury vs. Houston Rockets
The Jazz endured another injury scare as recently acquired guard Vince Williams Jr. exited with a concerning knee issue during their matchup against the Houston Rockets.
In the second quarter, Williams went down following an off-ball fast-break collision with Rockets forward Tari Eason. He remained on the floor clutching his knee before being assisted to the locker room. Soon after, Utah ruled him out for the remainder of the game with what was described as a left knee injury.
At this stage, the severity of the injury remains unclear. While it’s too soon to determine how much time he could miss, there is concern that it may sideline him during the final stretch of the regular season.
Another Setback for Utah
Williams’ injury adds to what has been a difficult two-week stretch for the Jazz. Keyonte George has missed eight of the last nine games due to ankle problems. Jaren Jackson Jr. was ruled out for the season before the All-Star break following knee surgery to address PVNS. Additionally, Jusuf Nurkić was sidelined for the year ahead of the Houston game after undergoing nose surgery.
Williams is the latest addition to the injury list. Acquired from the Memphis Grizzlies at the trade deadline alongside Jackson Jr., he had begun carving out a role in Utah despite limited time with the team.
Across five appearances since arriving in Salt Lake City, Williams averaged 5.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in 15.2 minutes per game, shooting 41.7 percent from the field and 42.9 percent from beyond the arc while contributing on both ends.
If Williams misses extended time, head coach Will Hardy will need to reshuffle his backcourt rotation. Additional minutes could go to Svi Mykhailiuk, John Konchar, or two-way guard Elijah Harkless.
More clarity on Williams’ condition is expected soon, but for now, his night in Houston ended prematurely as the Jazz await further evaluation.
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