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• Hornets' Mark Williams: Not listed on injury report

  17H ago • By RotoWire

  Williams (foot) is not on the injury report for Friday's game against the Bulls. Williams didn't play last Sunday against the Pacers due to left foot injury management, but the big man benefited from four days of rest. It's unclear if he'll start or not, but his availability is a positive sign. The big man is averaging 7.3 points and 4.3 rebounds across 10.3 minutes per game in his first three outings this season.

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• Hornets' Mark Williams: Charlotte happy with ramp-up

  2D ago • By RotoWire

  Williams (foot) remains questionable for Friday's game against Chicago, but coach Charles Lee noted that Williams has done a "great job" acclimating to his workload across three contests since returning from an extended absence, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports. Williams' body responding well to his first games in nearly a year is an excellent sign. Lee also mentions that "the team will look to add a little more" to Williams' plate moving forward. Charlotte having four days off while the bracket of the Emirates NBA Cup plays out is beneficial timing for the 22-year-old.

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• Hornets' Mark Williams: Won't play Sunday

  5D ago • By RotoWire

  Williams has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pacers due to left foot injury management. Williams will take a seat for the second half of a back-to-back set after posting 12 points, five rebounds and two assists in 11 minutes during Saturday's loss to the Cavaliers. In his absence, Taj Gibson is a candidate for more playing time, especially if Nick Richards (ankle) joins Moussa Diabate (illness) and Williams on the sideline.

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• Hornets' Mark Williams: May debut Tuesday

  11D ago • By RotoWire

  Williams (foot) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the 76ers. Williams is listed as something other than out for the first time this season and appears on track to make his debut Tuesday, per Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com. Given the big man's injury history, he'll likely face heavy restrictions if given the green light. Two-way player Moussa Diabate has started at center in both of the Hornets' last two games, but with Nick Richards returning to action Saturday after a 14-game absence and with Williams on the cusp of playing, Diabate will likely fall out of the rotation soon.

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• Hornets' Mark Williams: Still out

  17D ago • By RotoWire

  Williams (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Miami. Williams and Nick Richards (ribs) both remain out, but they appear to be nearing a return to game action after recently going through a workout with the Hornets' G League affiliate, the Greensboro Swarm. Williams' next chance to suit up will come Friday versus the Knicks, but that's the first half of a back-to-back set. Given all the injuries to Charlotte's frontcourt, Taj Gibson and Tidjane Salaun have taken on leading roles.

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