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Tyronn Lue’s minutes will increase, with rookie Reece Gaines backing him up in Williams’ absence. Tracy McGrady could also see some time at the point with Gordon Giricek coming off the IL.

Williams is on the IL with a sprained left knee.

Williams’ return to the NBA last season after a three-year hiatus wasn’t exactly a smashing success. He only appeared in 30 games, averaging just 11.5 MPG, and despite the ongoing problems with Smush Parker, Williams was unable to capitalize on the opportunity. Now 32, we’ve probably seen the end of Williams in the NBA.

It looks like Williams has won a roster spot as Tyronn Lue’s backup. First-round Reece Gaines appears to the No. 3 point guard.

Williams should be ready to return once his five games are up. In the meantime, Reece Gaines will back up Tyronn Lue.

Reece Gaines replaced Williams as Tyronn Lue’s backup.

He may have some value if Baron Davis continues to sit until the playoffs.

Williams will battle Rod Strickland for minutes backing up Tyronn Lue.

He could come off the IL by the end of the week.

Williams is now getting decent minutes by backing up Tyronn Lue, but he won’t have much value unless he either starts, or gets 30 minutes a game. The way he’s playing recently, both options are actually possibilities.