MARK WILLIAMS NEWS

Lakers face the Suns on 7-game win streak

Los Angeles plays Phoenix looking to prolong its seven-game win streak

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Ryan Dunn, Mark Williams highlight Suns' injury report for Monday vs. Lakers | Sporting News Ryan Dunn and Mark Williams were given new injury designations as the two were absent for the Phoenix Suns' loss to the Denver Nuggets on Sa...

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Off injury report Wiliams (calf) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Williams missed Saturday's game against the Nuggets due to right calf soreness, but he will return to the lineup Monday. Over his last five appearances, Williams is averaging 16.4 points, 11.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.4 steals in 25.4 minutes per contest.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Williams (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nuggets, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Williams is dealing with right calf soreness and won't suit up against Denver. His next opportunity to play will come Monday against the Lakers. With the big man sidelined, Nick Richards and Oso Ighodaro are candidates for increased roles.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

The Mark Williams injury update you did not want to read Oh no.

5 DAYS AGO • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Questionable to play Saturday Williams (calf) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact Williams is working through right calf soreness, which puts him in jeopardy of missing Saturday's home game. If he's unable to play, then Oso Ighodaro and Nick Richards would be the top candidates to start at center.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Double-double in OKC Williams chipped in 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-3 FT) and 14 rebounds in 22 minutes during Friday's 123-119 loss to the Thunder.

Impact The fourth-year center produced his third straight double-double and seventh of the season in 17 games. Williams has been sitting out the second contest of the Suns' back-to-back sets this season to try and keep him healthy, and the plan seems to be paying dividends. Over his last 11 starts, he's averaging 13.6 points, 9.3 boards, 1.4 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.7 blocks while shooting 67.0 percent from the floor in 25.9 minutes a game.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Explosive double-double in win Williams provided 21 points (9-12 FG, 3-5 FT), 16 rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 112-100 win over the Kings.

Impact Williams was projected to perform well with Domantas Sabonis (knee) out for the Kings, but his best rebound total and second-highest point total of the season were a bit of a surprise. Williams' shot volume has granted him six double-doubles so far this season, and his production has become instrumental to the Suns' success.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Thunder host Suns Friday for NBA Cup group stage matchup

The Oklahoma City Thunder face the Phoenix Suns in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup

NOVEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Williams and Gillespie power Suns to a 112-100 win over Kings and improve to 3-0 in NBA Cup

Mark Williams had 21 points and 16 rebounds, Collin Gillespie also scored 21 points and the Phoenix Suns jumped to a big early lead before beating the Sacramento Kings 112-100

NOVEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Back in starting lineup Williams is in the Suns' starting lineup against the Kings on Wednesday, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Williams was cleared to play Wednesday after sitting out of Monday's game against the Kings due to right knee injury management. Across 10 games since Nov. 2, Williams has averaged 12.3 points on 66.7 percent shooting, 7.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.9 blocks over 25.9 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Set for Wednesday return Williams (knee) has been cleared to play Wednesday against the Kings.

Impact Williams was held out of Monday's matchup due to right knee injury management. However, he'll be a full go for Wednesday and is averaging 13.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks over his last five games.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Botched Mark Williams decision keeps looking worse for Hornets Three years ago, the Charlotte Hornets decided to bring in Mark Williams instead of another prospect who has blossomed into a star.

NOVEMBER 25 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Kings and Suns meet Wednesday in NBA Cup group stage

The Sacramento Kings face the Phoenix Suns in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup

NOVEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Sitting out Monday Williams (rest) will not play Monday against the Rockets.

Impact Monday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, and Williams hasn't been cleared for those yet as the Suns continue to exercise caution. During Sunday's game against the Spurs, Williams posted 14 points (6-8 FG, 2-3 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 29 minutes. Nick Richards and Oso Ighodaro are likely to absorb some minutes in Williams' absence Monday.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up double-double Sunday Williams racked up 14 points (6-8 FG, 2-3 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 29 minutes during Sunday's 111-102 win over the Spurs.

Impact The double-double was Williams' first since Nov. 6, snapping a six-game stretch in which he hadn't managed to pull down more than eight boards. The fourth-year center has five double-doubles in 15 games to begin his first season with the Suns, averaging 12.3 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 0.9 blocks in 25.4 minutes a contest while shooting 64.0 percent from the floor.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Suns win 3rd straight and end Spurs' 3-game run with 111-102 victory

Dillon Brooks scored 25 points, Devin Booker had 24 and the Phoenix Suns won their third straight and ended the San Antonio’s three-game streak with a 111-102 victory over the Spur...

NOVEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Coach Ott has handled the Mark Williams dilemma perfectly for Suns Not even an issue.

NOVEMBER 22 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Scores 19 points with eight boards Williams notched 19 points (6-9 FG, 7-8 FT), eight rebounds, one steal, one block and one turnover in 26 minutes during Friday's 114-113 win over the Timberwolves.

Impact Williams is quietly having a top-60 season with averages of 12.2 points on 63.2 percent shooting from the floor and 78.7 percent at the line to go with 8.1 rebounds, 1.3 steals, 0.9 blocks and just 0.9 turnovers per contest. If he can just manage to stay healthy this season, he could be on a lot of winning fantasy teams.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Logs serviceable total in win Williams supplied 15 points (7-9 FG, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 21 minutes during Tuesday's 127-110 victory over the Trail Blazers.

Impact The Suns spread the minutes out between Williams and Oso Ighodaro in the win, although most of Ighodaro's minutes came in the second half with a secure lead. The Suns are utilizing the tactic of resting Williams in back-to-back contests, so we may see him take a game off in the upcoming back-to-back set this weekend.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers may already regret not finalizing major move that would have aided title chase Was Mark Williams' physical with the Los Angeles Lakers really that bad?

NOVEMBER 16 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Off report for Sunday Williams (rest) is off the Suns' injury report for Sunday's game against the Hawks.

Impact After sitting out Thursday's win over the Pacers -- the second leg of a back-to-back set -- Williams is set to return Sunday. With the big man back in the lineup, Nick Richards is expected to slide back to the bench. Over his last five outings, Williams has averaged 12.0 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.4 assists in 26.0 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE