Grant Williams was signed with the expectation that he'd become a core piece alongside Luka and Kyrie Irving ... is thriving in a big role off the bench in Charlotte.

Williams had 14 points (7-15 FG, 0-4 3Pt), five rebounds, seven assists and three steals over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 137-107 loss to the Bucks. Williams stepped into the lineup and posted 34 ...