Brandon Williams
#10PG · Dallas Mavericks
Day-to-Day
Height
6'1"
Weight
190 lbs
Age
26
College
Arizona
Experience
3 yrs
C+
D
C-
C+
N/A
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The Verdict on Brandon, in One Read
On the field, Brandon Williams grades out as a middling PG for Dallas Mavericks (C- Impact). That places him 49th of 93 graded point guards. In his on-court role, the grade is middling (C+ Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The money matches the play — the Contract Value Index lands at C+, fairly priced. The public read is negative (D Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsD+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 134 | 12.8 | 2.9 | 3.8 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 47.2% | 28.7% | 77.0% |
| 2025-26 | | 60 | 12.8 | 2.9 | 3.8 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakC-LongevityMid-CareerRecentC-
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 60 | 12.8 | 2.9 | 3.8 | 47.2% | C C |
| 2024-25 | | 33 | 8.3 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 52.1% | D D |
| 2023-24 | | 17 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 37.0% | D- D- |
| 2021-22 |  | 24 | 12.9 | 3.1 | 3.9 | 37.2% | C- C- |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4/4 | vs ORL | L 127-138 | 26 | 23 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 7-15 | 0-3 | -11 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$2.3M
Guaranteed
$2.3M
AAV
$2.3M/yr
Guaranteed %100%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
C+
Fair Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Brandon Williams' $2.3M deal lands at a C+ Contract Value Index, signaling how Dallas weighed the NBA cap math against a fourth-year developmental guard still fighting to prove himself at the rotation level. The 2025-26 season numbers—12.8 PPG, 3.8 APG, and 60 games played—show modest production that aligns with his D+ performance grade; for a backup point guard, that output lands in the solid-starter-to-middling range, not the above-average tier his contract structure might suggest. At $2.3 million annually on a one-year deal, Williams occupies the sweet spot of NBA salary—cheap enough to retain without cap strain, yet elevated enough to signal the Mavericks see developmental upside worth protecting. As a 26-year-old in his fourth season, he sits squarely in the window where NBA teams demand either proven consistency or clear trajectory, and recent off-court distraction has muddied both narratives despite his public apology and acknowledgment of the damage caused. The one-year structure provides Dallas with maximum flexibility heading into what's shaping up as a critical evaluation window; they're not locked into Williams long-term, which is prudent given his current production does not yet justify extended roster security. His path forward depends on translating reported growth into sustained on-court performance while completely rebuilding the professional reputation clouded by recent headlines—a dual challenge that makes this modest contract both a fair bet and a low-risk hedge.
Performance Analysis
D+
#49 of 93 Point Guards
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Brandon's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Brandon Compares at the Position
Brandon Williams ranks 49th of 93 graded point guards by performance. That slots Brandon between Curtis Jones (D+) just ahead and Anthony Black (D+) just behind.
Graded higher
Curtis JonesDenver NuggetsD+Kris DunnLos Angeles ClippersD+D'Angelo RussellWashington WizardsD+Brandon WilliamsD+
Graded lower
Anthony BlackOrlando MagicTransaction History
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About this player
Brandon Williams is a player in his 3rd NBA season listed at PG for the Dallas Mavericks. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Brandon Williams, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index C+, Performance D+, Sentiment D.
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