Grizzlies expecting lift from Williams

Zach Randolph flashed a toothy grin more than a week ago when he first learned that Jason Williams might join the Grizzlies.

"J-Will is about those dimes," Randolph said, referring to Williams' pass-first mentality that often leads to exciting assists.

Williams is expected to sign a contract Monday to play with the Grizzlies for the rest of the season. Team management received a verbal commitment from the capricious point guard last Wednesday, and Randolph isn't the only player OK with adding Williams to their delicate mix.

"He's a 35-year-old guy who knows how to win," center Marc Gasol said. "He's been through a lot of stuff. Hopefully, his experience will help us go to the next level and make everybody better."