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Mark Williams traded to Suns after three seasons with Hornets

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 1:02 PM

Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Mark Williams traded to Suns after three seasons with Hornets

Summary

Mark Williams has been traded by the Charlotte Hornets to the Phoenix Suns after three seasons with the team. Originally selected with the No. 15 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, Williams averaged 12.3 points and 8.8 rebounds in 106 games with the Hornets. The trade followed a rescinded deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, and in exchange, Charlotte received Vasilije Micic and two first-round picks. Williams played 60 games last season for the Suns, averaging 11.7 points and eight rebounds but is currently sidelined due to an offseason injury.

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•Williams was drafted 15th overall by the Hornets in 2022.
•He averaged 12.3 points and 8.8 rebounds over three seasons.
•Charlotte received Vasilije Micic and two first-round picks in the trade.
•Williams played 60 games for the Suns last season before an offseason injury.
•He now faces a delayed start to the 2026-27 season.

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1:02 PMYahoo Sports — Charlotte Hornets jersey history No. 5 Mark Williams 2022-2025

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After being selected with the No. 15 overall pick from Duke, Mark Williams played three seasons with the Hornets before being traded to the Suns.
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