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| Regular Season | 11.8 | 9.3 | 68.2 | 5.5 | 1.3 |
Top Mark Williams News
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Hornets' Mark Williams: Productive in start
Williams had 15 points (6-7 FG, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one block across 17 minutes during Friday's 109-95 loss to the Bulls.
Williams got his first start of the season, falling one rebound short of a double-double. Williams continues to work his way back from injury, playing a season-high 17 minutes, while also seeing action in the second half for the first time. Given he has already moved ahead of Nick Richards in the rotation, it seems like just a matter of time before Williams is playing closer to starter minutes.
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Hornets' Mark Williams: Starting vs. Chicago
Williams is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Williams returns after a one-game absence due to injury management and will be slotted right into the starting five. 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, but he should see an uptick in playing time now that he'll run with the starters.
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Hornets' Mark Williams: Not listed on injury report
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
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
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: Makes season debut
Williams (foot) recorded four points (1-4 FG, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one block in nine minutes Tuesday in the Hornets' 110-104 loss to the 76ers.
The third-year center made his first NBA appearance since Dec. 8, 2023, after a back contusion cost him the final 62 games of last season and a left foot tendon strain kept him sidelined for the first 20 games of the current campaign. As was to be expected following a year-long absence, Williams had significant restrictions in place in his return, as he was eased back in as a bench player and was part of a three-man center rotation with Nick Richards (29 minutes) and Moussa Diabate (10 minutes). Williams should eventually assume Diabate's minutes, but it's unclear if when or if he'll supplant Richards as the Hornets' starting center. On the rare occasions he's been healthy during his career, Williams has displayed an intriguing fantasy profile due to his efficient scoring and strong contributions in the rebounds, blocks and steals categories. He's worthy of a speculative pickup in most fantasy leagues where he's available, but he'll likely need to take hold of a consistent 20-plus-minute role before he becomes a usable option in 12-team leagues or shallower.
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Hornets' Mark Williams: Making return Tuesday
Williams (foot) is available for Tuesday's game against the 76ers, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Williams will make his season debut, playing in his first matchup since December 2023. However, the big man is expected to operate under a heavy minutes restriction and will come off the bench Tuesday, according to Boone. The No. 15 pick of the 2022 Draft will likely split playing time with Nick Richards, though Williams should continue to pick up more minutes as the Hornets slowly work him back from the foot injury.
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Hornets' Mark Williams: May debut Tuesday
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: Ruled out again
Williams (foot) will remain out for Saturday's game against the Hawks.
The Hornets recalled Williams from the G League's Greensboro Swarm after he got in some practice time earlier this week, but the big man looks like he'll still need more time to recover from a left foot tendon strain before making his season debut. After Saturday's contest, the Hornets will have off the next two days before returning to action Tuesday versus the 76ers.
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Hornets' Mark Williams: Will remain out Friday
Williams (foot) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Knicks.
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 Saturday versus the Hawks, but he can be considered doubtful for that contest. With all the injuries to Charlotte's frontcourt, Taj Gibson and Tidjane Salaun have taken on leading roles.
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Hornets' Mark Williams: Still out
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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Hornets' Mark Williams: Recalled to NBA
Charlotte recalled Williams from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Monday.
Williams was sent to the Swarm to get some practice reps in, and he was recalled shortly after. The same is true for Nick Richards (ribs). Williams is presumably getting closer to making his first appearance of the season, but it remains to be seen if he'll take the floor Wednesday against the Heat.
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Hornets' Mark Williams: Starts up G League assignment
Charlotte assigned Williams (foot) to the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Monday.
Though Williams won't be available to play in the Hornets' game Monday against the Magic, he'll presumably be linking up with Charlotte's G League affiliate to take part in practice. Williams will likely rejoin the Hornets shortly after Monday's practice, but it's unclear if he'll be ready to make his season debut when Charlotte plays its second game of the week Wednesday versus the Heat. Nick Richards (ribs) looks to be on a similar timeline for a return as Williams, so Charlotte could get both of its top two centers back in action in relatively short order.
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Hornets' Mark Williams: Remains out
Williams (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Magic.
Williams returned to practice this week, but it's still unclear when he'll be able to make his debut. Even when he's cleared to play, the oft-injured center will likely face heavy restrictions. Williams can be considered doubtful for Wednesday's game against Miami, barring a return to full-contact practice in the next few days.
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Hornets' Mark Williams: Remains out for Saturday vs. Bucks
Williams (foot) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bucks.
Williams has yet to make his season debut due to a sprained left foot, though he has returned to team and group activities during practice. The big man is without a timetable for a return to game action, but his next chance to debut will come Monday against the Magic.
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Hornets' Mark Williams: Returns to practice
The Hornets announced Thursday that Williams has returned to team and group activities but remains without a timetable for a return, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Williams has yet to suit up this season while dealing with a left foot strain and will remain sidelined for Thursday's game versus the Pistons. However, it appears that Williams is gearing up for a return to action.
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Hornets' Mark Williams: Remains out
Williams (foot) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Pistons.
Williams can be considered doubtful until he progresses past individual drills. With Nick Richards (rib) also out, Grant Williams is expected to start at center again.
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Hornets' Mark Williams: Won't play Tuesday
Williams (foot) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Nets.
Williams continue to rehab from a strained tendon in his left foot that he suffered in late September. He is still limited to individual drills, and unless the Hornets announce that Williams has progressed to team drills and 5-on-5 work, the third-year big man should be considered doubtful to play. Regardless, his next opportunity to make his 2024-25 regular-season debut will be against Detroit on Thursday.
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Hornets' Mark Williams: Remains out Sunday
Williams (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Williams has yet to make his season debut while dealing with a strained tendon in his left foot that he sustained before the preseason. The big man was expected to return earlier in the regular season, but he's currently without a clear timeline for a return while he remains limited to individual drills. Though his next chance to play will come Tuesday against the Nets, Williams should be considered doubtful to suit up until the club re-evaluates him and provides a new update.
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Hornets' Mark Williams: Not playing vs. Bucks
Williams (foot) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bucks.
Williams strained a tendon in his left foot before the preseason and was expected to miss a couple of weeks. He ditched his walking boot in mid-October and was considered questionable heading into Opening Night. However, he's remained sidelined for the first four weeks of the regular season and still doesn't have a clear return timetable. Coach Charles Lee said at the beginning of November that Williams remained limited to individual drills, but it sounded like the big man was attempting to gear up for game action in the coming days. The team hasn't released an update since, but Williams should be due for a re-evaluation soon. Until then, we'll continue to treat Williams as day-to-day, but he can be considered doubtful for future contests.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 7-0, 240 lbs |
| Birthplace: Norfolk, VA |
| Age: 23 |
| School: Duke |
| Experience: 2 |