Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (foot) has been cleared to play ahead of Thursday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Williams will shed the questionable tag and suit up for the first time since early March. He has missed nearly a month of action due to a stress reaction in his left foot. The expectation is that Williams will be eased back into the rotation on Thursday. When he's at full speed, Williams is a viable fantasy contributor. It's going to be tough to trust him as a DFS option while he's being eased back into action. His return should mean reduced roles for Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach.

Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (foot) is questionable for Thursday's game against Charlotte as he nears a return from a monthlong absence caused by a left foot stress reaction. The fourth-year big man has averaged 11.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 0.9 blocks in 23.6 minutes across 56 games, giving him solid value in big man categories if he sees enough minutes. His return would likely push Oso Ighodaro into a smaller role, lowering his already modest fantasy value. Williams could also take some interior opportunities from Royce O'Neale while adding defensive stats for category managers.

Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (foot) will be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks, Shane Young of the Suns' official site reports. The big man has been diagnosed with a stress reaction in the third metatarsal of his left foot. Williams will miss his first game of 2026 on Thursday against Chicago and won't make a quick return to action. Oso Ighodaro has put together a nice stretch recently and could make even more noise as Williams' replacement in the first unit. At the same time, Khaman Maluach is likely to enter the rotation as a backup big.

Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports that Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (injury management) will suit up Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Williams drops his questionable tag for the second set of a back-to-back after posting 16 points, eight rebounds, three blocks, and two steals over 29 minutes on Monday against the Nets. The 24-year-old big man could make his mark in fantasy as the Sixers will be without their star center, Joel Embiid (injury management), during tonight's clash.

Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (injury management) was listed as questionable for Tuesday night, when his team visits the 76ers on the second night of a back-to-back. Williams posted 16 points, eight rebounds, three blocks, and two steals over 29 minutes on Monday against the Nets to help the Suns to a nine-point road victory. He has played back-to-backs this season, but the team is still monitoring his workload carefully, so they could opt to give him Tuesday off, especially with Joel Embiid (injury management) sitting out on the other side. If Williams does miss this contest, there should be more minutes and usage available for Oso Ighodaro and Nick Richards.

Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (suspension) will miss Monday's meeting with the Washington Wizards. He'll get a night off without pay for his role in a physical altercation with Jose Alvarado during Saturday's win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Williams will likely be back on Wednesday in Cleveland. In the meantime, Oso Ighodaro, averaging 6.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in six starts this season, is expected to replace Williams in the rotation.

Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (knee) will be active on Saturday against the New Orleans Pelicans. The two teams meet for a second consecutive night in New Orleans, and Williams was initially considered questionable for the game due to right knee injury management. The injury-prone big man will play both games in a back-to-back situation for the first time this season. He had a great night against the Pelicans on Friday, recording 24 points, 13 rebounds, two assists, two steals, and one block in 27 minutes.

Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (calf) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Monday's clash against the Los Angeles Lakers. The injury-prone big man missed the second leg of a back-to-back on Saturday against the Denver Nuggets. So far this season, Williams has sat out one game in each of the Suns' back-to-back situations. He has had no issues getting through the rest of the schedule, averaging 12.9 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 1.3 steals in 25.5 minutes. On Monday, Williams will go for a fourth consecutive double-double and certainly has a point to prove after his failed trade to the Lakers last season.

Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (right knee injury management) will not play Thursday night when the Suns host the Pacers. It's not surprising that Williams will get the night off since the team is playing for the second night in a row after defeating the Mavericks on Wednesday for their fourth straight win. While Williams is out, Nick Richards and Oso Ighodaro will likely absorb his minutes in the middle, and they have a favorable matchup against the Pacers, who play fast and have allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to centers this season.

Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (knee) is not on the injury report for Monday's contest against the Utah Jazz. Due to a knee issue, he sat out the second leg of a back-to-back on Saturday against the Denver Nuggets. In two appearances this season, Williams has been limited to 19.0 minutes per game. He's averaged 4.0 points and 8.5 rebounds. While he hasn't done anything spectacular, Williams has been more productive than Phoenix's starting center, Oso Ighodaro, who has notched 6.7 points and 3.7 rebounds per game in 21.0 minutes.

Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (knee, injury management) won't play on Saturday versus Denver. The 23-year-old hasn't played well this season, averaging only 4.0 points, 8.5 boards, and 1.0 blocks. As expected, he'll get the night off to rest after logging 14 minutes in Friday's loss to the Clippers. Oso Ighodaro is in line to remain in the starting lineup, with Nick Richards on tap to see increased minutes from off the bench. However, neither player can be trusted from a fantasy standpoint. Williams is expected to return to the lineup on Monday versus the Utah Jazz. Still, until he starts producing, which could happen at some point down the line, he's not worth rostering.

Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (undisclosed) has made progress in his recovery, as he is now participating in five-on-five drills during practice, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. Williams has been sidelined for the entire preseason due to an undisclosed health issue, but this recent update gives fantasy managers hope that he can be ready for the start of the regular season. The Suns' opening night is scheduled for Oct. 22 against the Sacramento Kings. Williams has bags of fantasy potential, but injuries have kept him back. Last season, the 23-year-old averaged 15.3 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks in 26.6 minutes with the Charlotte Hornets.

Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams has said that he'll play on opening night, and coach Jordan Ott seems comfortable with the big man's progress. Ahead of the team's trip to China for two exhibition games against the Nets, Ott said, "He's out here working. In a good place... He's in all of our drills... Things could change, but he's still right on plan." Williams has been very productive when healthy, but has been severely limited by a variety of injury issues throughout his career. Last season, Williams averaged 15.3 points and 10.2 rebounds in 26.6 minutes last year for Charlotte. The Suns are planning to rotate him with Nick Richards and No. 10 overall pick Khaman Maluach at center, but they're obviously playing it very cautiously with Williams' health leading up to the start of the season.

Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams will not play in Friday's preseason opener against the Los Angeles Lakers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. Williams hasn't yet participated in any five-one-five work during training camp. "He does everything in practice that we ask except live five-on-five at this point," Suns head coach Jordan Ott said Wednesday. "We have a plan for him. We know what his previous three years were (in Charlotte). So we have a plan for him going forward." Williams has faced health issues throughout his three-year NBA career, playing in only 106 games. It appears the Suns plan to be especially cautious with him, and rushing him into preseason action would not be wise. When healthy, Williams can be a significant contributor in fantasy basketball, having averaged a double-double last season with 15.3 points and 10.2 rebounds in 26.6 minutes.

The Phoenix Suns have acquired center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets, according to Shams Charania. ESPN's Insider says Phoenix is sending back the 29th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and a 2029 first-round selection for the 23-year-old. Williams was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers at the trade deadline last season, only for a failed physical to send him back to Charlotte. The Suns struggled with interior defense and size in the 2024-25 season and now have Williams and the 10th overall pick, Khaman Maluach, manning the middle. Williams is coming off his best statistical season, averaging 15.3 points and 10.2 rebounds per game in his third professional season.

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (foot) won't play on Wednesday against the Raptors. He logged 31 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Grizzlies. But, as has been the case, Williams will sit this one out to rest his ailing left foot. Without Williams in the mix, Jusuf Nurkic, who had eight points, eight rebounds, and one block in his last start, should handle things in the middle. Nurkic should also see a bump in production, considering Miles Bridges (hip) is also ruled out.

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (back) has been tagged as probable for Friday's matchup with the Sacramento Kings. Across his last 11 games played, Williams has registered double-doubles in nine of them while averaging 15.2 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.4 blocks per game. Since LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Brandon Miller (wrist) both won't return this season, the Hornets have needed offensive firepower from the rest of the lineup. Williams has provided a much-needed inside presence on both ends of the court and is a great play in every fantasy format as long as he's healthy.

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (foot) won't play on Sunday versus New Orleans. The Hornets aren't going to the playoffs, so it's unknown how much more fantasy managers will have him in their lineups. Williams next opportunity to get on the floor will be on Monday against the visiting Jazz. But as far as Sunday's contest is concerned, Jusuf Nurkic, amassing six points, nine boards, five assists, one steal, and one block in his last start on March 21, will likely roll with the first five. Moussa Diabate should also see extra work from off the bench, giving him streaming potential for category participants in need of a reliable rebounder.

On Friday, Charlotte Hornets centerMark Williams(foot) won't play against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Due to left foot injury management, Williams will be out of action for the second leg of a back-to-back set. The big man finished with 19 points, 14 rebounds, four assists, and three blocks across 31 minutes in a 115-98 victory over the Knicks on Wednesday. His next chance to suit up is Sunday against the Heat. Jusuf Nurkicand Moussa Diabate should fill the void at the center with Williams on the shelf.

Boston Celtics center Mark Williams (left foot, injury management) won't play on Saturday against Brooklyn. He wasn't available for Friday's one-point loss to the Cavaliers, resulting in Jusuf Nurkic (neck) getting the start and finishing with 12 points, 15 rebounds, five assists, one steal, and one block. But with Nurkic doubtful, Moussa Diabate, averaging 6.4 points and 10.3 rebounds in seven starts this season, would presumably take over in the middle. But even if Taj Gibson earns the start, Diabate should eclipse him from a workload standpoint.