Williams (foot) recorded 12 points (6-7 FG), four rebounds, three blocks, one assist and one steal across 20 minutes Thursday in the Suns' 127-107 loss to the Hornets.
Cleared to play for the first time since March 3 after a month-long absence due to a stress reaction in his left foot, Williams was deployed off the bench but came through with a serviceable line while backing up Oso Ighodaro. Though Ighodaro received 25 minutes, the playing-time split between the two centers could eventually tilt back into Williams' favor once he gets fully ramped back up.
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Suns' Mark Williams: Won't start in return
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Williams (foot) will come off the bench in Thursday's game against Charlotte.
Williams hasn't played in nearly a month, so he'll come off the bench in this contest. As a result, Oso Ighodaro will remain in the starting lineup, although it's unknown if this arrangement will continue Sunday in Chicago.
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Suns' Mark Williams: Good to go Thursday
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Williams (foot) has been cleared to play Thursday against Charlotte, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Williams appeared to be trending in the right direction leading up to tipoff, and the team has since officially declared him available for Thursday's clash, which will mark the big man's first action since March 3. The Duke product has missed nearly a month while recovering from a stress reaction in his left foot, so it's not clear if he'll immediately return to the starting five or if Phoenix will elect to ease him back into live action.
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Suns' Mark Williams: Trending in right direction
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Williams (foot) remains listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Hornets, but he's trending in the right direction and is expected to be cleared to play following pregame warmups Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Williams appears set to return from a 15-game absence due to a stress reaction in the third metatarsal of his left foot. Given the length of his absence, Williams will likely be operating with a minutes restriction and could come off the bench if he plays.
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Suns' Mark Williams: Could return Thursday
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Williams (foot) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Hornets, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Williams has been progressing in his recovery from a stress reaction in the third metatarsal of his left foot. It's an injury that has prevented him from playing since March 3, but he was recently cleared for 5-on-5 at practice, and the fact that he's earned the questionable tag for Thursday's game -- rather than being ruled out immediately -- is a good sign for the fourth-year center. Should Williams return, Oso Ighodaro would likely see his role decrease in the Suns' rotation, though the former will likely operate under a minutes restriction once he's cleared to play.
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Suns' Mark Williams: Sitting out again
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Williams (foot) is out for Tuesday's game against the Magic.
Williams hasn't played since March 3 due to a stress reaction in the third metatarsal of his left foot, though he was recently cleared for 5-on-5 at practice. His next chance to play comes Thursday against Charlotte. Until Williams is cleared to play, Oso Ighodaro should continue to start at center.
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Suns' Mark Williams: Remains out for Monday
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Williams (foot) remains out for Monday's game against Memphis.
Williams hasn't played in nearly a month, and although his recent participation in 5-on-5 drills suggests he might be nearing a return, he won't be in the lineup versus Memphis. With the 24-year-old out again, Oso Ighodaro will presumably remain in the starting lineup.
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Suns' Mark Williams: Progresses to 5-on-5
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Williams (foot) participated in 5-on-5 drills at practice Saturday, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
It's a huge step in Williams' recovery from a stress reaction in the third metatarsal of his left foot, and it's safe to assume his return is on the horizon. The center has already been ruled out for Saturday's matchup with the Jazz, so his next chance to play will come Monday against Memphis.
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Suns' Mark Williams: Remains out for Saturday
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Williams (foot) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Jazz.
Williams will miss a 13th straight game due to a stress reaction in the third metatarsal of his left foot. The big man has yet to advance to 5-on-5 work, so he can be considered doubtful for Monday's game against the Grizzlies until Phoenix offers an update on his progress.
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Suns' Mark Williams: Ruled out for Thursday
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Williams has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bulls due to left foot soreness.
Williams will be held out of the front end of this back-to-back set, marking his first absence since Dec. 29. His next chance to play will come Friday against New Orleans. With the 24-year-old center out, Oso Ighodaro will likely get the starting nod, while Khaman Maluach is in line to see increased minutes off the bench.
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Suns' Mark Williams: Flirts with double-double
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Williams produced 10 points (3-6 FG, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds and one steal across 22 minutes during Tuesday's 114-103 win over the Kings.
Williams' role is beginning to dwindle a bit, and Oso Ighodaro soundly outproduced Williams on Tuesday. Williams has averaged just 7.0 rebounds, 6.9 points and 0.4 blocks in 19.5 minutes per tilt over his last seven outings, shooting only 40.8 percent from the field. His playing time will remain worth monitoring going forward.
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Suns' Mark Williams: Non-factor in loss
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Williams posted two points (1-3 FG), five rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 18 minutes during Tuesday's 97-81 loss to the Celtics.
Williams continues to offer very little on the court, having now scored in single digits in four of the past five games. During that span, he has averaged just 6.8 points and 6.0 rebounds in 20.1 minutes per contest, leaving him well outside the top 250 in standard formats. Phoenix is dealing with multiple injuries yet again, meaning the path forward is somewhat unclear. Williams remains a hold for now, although that could change, especially if he can't turn things around in the near future.
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Suns' Mark Williams: Held in check in defeat
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Williams notched six points (3-4 FG) and one rebound across 16 minutes during Wednesday's 136-109 loss to the Thunder.
Although Williams is heading into the All-Star break on a low note, fantasy managers have to be pleased with his results as a whole over the first part of the season. The fourth-year big man has played a career-high 50 games during his first year in Phoenix, cementing himself as the Suns' top center. Williams is averaging 12.6 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 24.6 minutes per contest in his last 10 games, shooting a robust 71.3 percent from the floor.
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Suns' Mark Williams: Extends double-double streak
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Williams ended with 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and two steals over 31 minutes during Saturday's 109-103 loss to the 76ers.
Williams racked up a third consecutive double-double during the loss, marking his 13th time hitting the milestone this season. It's been an impressive run for the big man, who finishes the week as one of the Western Conference's most dependable centers. He's averaged 15.3 points and 11.0 rebounds during the three-game stint.
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Suns' Mark Williams: Records 11th double-double
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Williams ended Tuesday's 130-125 victory over the Trail Blazers with 24 points (11-14 FG, 2-3 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and one block in 26 minutes.
Along with his double-double, Williams enjoyed one of his highest scoring totals of the season during the victory. Although Donovan Clingan succeeded against Williams' defensive efforts, a complete performance from the Suns was enough to turn the tide. Williams' production rebounded after a three-game stint in which he averaged only 7.7 points and 6.3 rebounds per game.
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Suns' Mark Williams: Near double-double in loss
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Williams closed with 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block in 24 minutes during Sunday's 111-102 loss to the Heat.
After coming off a two-game stretch totaling just 10 points, Williams was able to drop 11 on good efficiency and finished just two rebounds shy of logging his 11th double-double of the season. With Phoenix in the midst of a two-game skid due to the loss of Devin Booker (ankle), who's out for at least a week, Williams will likely need to step up to fill in that scoring void in the meantime.
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Suns' Mark Williams: Posts big double-double in loss
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Williams accumulated 18 points (8-13 FG, 2-2 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist and one steal in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 127-121 loss to Miami.
This was Williams' fourth game of the campaign with at least 14 rebounds, as he finished a couple of boards shy of his season-high mark of 16. His overall production has been just average recently, as he's seeing 24.1 minutes per contest over his last eight games with 10.0 points, 8.8 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.5 steals and 1.0 blocks.
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Suns' Mark Williams: Ready to go Monday
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Williams (knee) will play Monday night against Houston.
Williams carried a probable tag leading up to tipoff, and the team has since given him the green light to take the court Monday. The big man is averaging 12.8 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 21.0 minutes over his last six appearances.
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Suns' Mark Williams: Muted performance in win
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Williams closed with eight points (3-5 FG, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and one steal in 21 minutes during Sunday's 108-105 win over Oklahoma City.
This was a below average appearance from Williams, but he continues to lead the Suns in per-game fantasy value in nine-category formats. Through 30 games, he's holding fourth-round value with averages of 12.7 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.9 blocks in just 23.8 minutes per contest.
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Suns' Mark Williams: Dealt one-game suspension
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The NBA issued Williams a one-game suspension for his role in an altercation with the Pelicans' Jose Alvarado during Saturday's 123-114 win over New Orleans, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Williams and Alvarado exchanged punches during Saturday's game, and both were ejected. Williams will serve the suspension Monday against Washington, paving the way for Oso Ighodaro and Nick Richards to absorb the bulk of the playing time at center.
