MARK WILLIAMS NEWS

Mogbo becomes 1st NBA rookie with a triple-double this season, helps Raptors beat Hornets

Jonathan Mogbo had 17 points, a career-high 11 assists and 10 rebounds for the first triple-double by a rookie in the NBA this season, helping the Toronto Raptors beat the short-ha...

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Wednesday Williams (rest) will not play Wednesday against the Raptors.

Impact Miles Bridges (hip) is also being held out for the second leg of this back-to-back set. With Williams on the shelf, Jusuf Nurkic and Moussa Diabate will likely soak up the bulk of the center minutes Wednesday.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte faces Toronto on 6-game road skid

Charlotte comes into a matchup against Toronto after losing six straight road games

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Charlotte faces Memphis, seeks to stop 3-game slide

Charlotte will try to stop its three-game losing streak when the Charlotte Hornets play Memphis

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Returns with near double-double Williams chipped in 22 points (7-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 8-9 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 31 minutes during Sunday's 131-117 loss to Chicago.

Impact Williams returned Sunday after missing Friday's contest with a back injury, going on to lead all Charlotte players in scoring and rebounds while finishing one board short of a double-double. Williams has surpassed the 20-point mark in 10 contests this season, pairing nine or more rebounds in all 10 of those outings. He secured his first game with 20 or more points since last doing so March 10.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Coby White scores 37, Josh Giddey adds 23 as Bulls beat Hornets 131-117 for 3rd straight win

Coby White scored 37 points, shooting 6 of 8 from 3-point range, Josh Giddey added 23 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists and the Chicago Bulls defeated the Charlotte Hornets 131...

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

Cleared to play Sunday Williams (back) is available for Sunday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Williams has been upgraded from questionable to available and will suit up after missing Friday's 125-102 loss to the Kings. The big man has appeared in only 11 of Charlotte's last 16 games, but when available, he's been productive, averaging 15.2 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.4 blocks and 0.8 steals in 28.5 minutes per game.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Chicago Williams (back) has been listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bulls.

Impact After missing Friday's game against the Kings, Williams is in danger of missing a second straight game due to a back issue. If he cannot play against Chicago, the Hornets will likely turn to Jusuf Nurkic, Moussa Diabate and Taj Gibson to help shoulder the load in the frontcourt.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Vucevic and the Bulls visit conference foe Charlotte

The Hornets will host conference foe Chicago

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Kings beat Hornets 125-102 to maintain hold on 10th spot in the West

Zach LaVine had 25 points and 10 rebounds, Domantas Sabonis added 24 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists and the Sacramento Kings rolled past the Charlotte Hornets 125-102 on Fri...

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Won't play against Sacramento Williams (back) is out for Friday's game versus the Kings.

Impact Williams has been downgraded from probable all the way to out Friday due to muscle spasms in his back. Jusuf Nurkic, Moussa Diabate and Taj Gibson are all candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Williams' next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Chicago.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to questionable Williams (back) is now listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Kings.

Impact Williams has been downgraded from probable to questionable Friday due to muscle spasms in his back. If Williams is further downgraded to out, Jusuf Nurkic and Moussa Diabate will likely receive increased playing time.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play vs. Sacramento Williams (back) has been listed as probable for Friday's game against the Kings.

Impact Williams is trending toward playing in Friday's game against Sacramento despite dealing with a back issue. The talented young big man has recorded a double-double in three straight games as he continues to put up strong numbers on a nightly basis for the Hornets.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Williams' recent hot stretch provides promising future in Charlotte It may be yet another lost season for the Charlotte Hornets, but even in a stretch of meaningless games, they are finding some answers. Thir...

APRIL 3 • SI.COM

Records double-double Williams finished Wednesday's 119-105 loss to the Pacers with 16 points (6-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 12 rebounds and one assist across 32 minutes.

Impact Williams was efficient as a shooter and crashed the glass efficiently en route to his third straight double-double. The big man has been one of the best players for the Hornets since the All-Star break, racking up 12 double-doubles across 18 starts and averaging a solid line of 15.2 points, 11.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.3 blocks per game in that span. If healthy, Williams should be a franchise cornerstone for the Hornets.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrese Haliburton scores 22 points to help send playoff-bound Pacers past Hornets 119-105

Tyrese Haliburton had 22 points and 10 assists and Aaron Nesmith had 16 points to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 119-105 victory over the Charlotte Hornets

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

NBA Expert Says Lakers' Playoff Hopes Could Be Affected by Failed Mark Williams Trade One NBA expert thinks the Lakers are going to deeply regret calling off the Mark Williams trade.

APRIL 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Charlotte plays Indiana on 5-game road slide

Charlotte comes into a matchup with Indiana after losing five straight road games

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Another double-double in win Williams closed Monday's 110-106 victory over the Jazz with 18 points (8-9 FG, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds and one assist over 34 minutes.

Impact Williams returned to action after missing the previous game due to rest purposes. He ended the game with his third straight double-double, continuing his strong finish to the season. Although the Hornets' season has been far from positive, the fact Williams has been relatively healthy is a win for the organization. Assuming he remains is Charlotte, he should be locked in as a key piece moving forward.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Miles Bridges scores 26 as Hornets beat Jazz 110-106 to snap 5-game losing streak

Miles Bridges had 26 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists and the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Utah Jazz 110-106 on Monday night to snap a five-game losing streak

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Cleared to play Williams (rest) is good to go for Monday's game against the Jazz.

Impact After resting Sunday against the Pelicans, Williams will likely reprise his usual role against the Jazz. That means Jusuf Nurkic will likely shift back to the bench Monday. Over Williams' last five appearances, he's averaged 12.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 2.0 blocks in 27.8 minutes.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Utah faces Charlotte on 16-game road slide

Utah heads into a matchup with Charlotte after losing 16 straight road games

MARCH 31 • Associated Press