Hornets coach Steve Clifford expects Williams (back) to be ready for the start of training camp, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

The Hornets haven't officially shut Williams (back) down for the season, but the second-year center isn't expected to play again during the 2023-24 campaign, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Williams (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.

Williams (back) won't play Monday against the Cavaliers.

Williams is out to face the Hawks on Saturday due to a back injury.

Williams (back) may not be cleared to play again this season, as head coach Steve Clifford intimated in his press conference following Tuesday's 101-89 loss to the Magic, Bally Sports Southeast reports. "We're tiny by NBA standards...We're going to be smaller here for the rest of the year," Clifford said.

General manager Mitch Kupchak said Friday that Williams (back) is expected to return this season but will be re-evaluated in four weeks, Schuyler Callihan of SI.com reports.

Williams (back) won't play in Friday's game versus the Bucks.

Williams (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Raptors.

Williams (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Lakers.