Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams sidelined indefinitely with offseason injury

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Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams sidelined indefinitely with offseason injury
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Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams will be out for several months following an injury sustained during a recent workout. The 24-year-old was a core member of the team's rotation last season, appearing in 60 games and averaging 11.7 points and eight rebounds. The injury leaves the front office without a clear timeline for his return to the lineup. In response, the organization is expected to evaluate replacements to fill the void at center. Potential candidates for increased minutes include sophomore Khaman Maluach and third-year center Oso Ighodaro Oso Ighodaro. The team recently signed Williams to a three-year, $38 million fully guaranteed contract after he started 55 games during the 2025-26 season.

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  • Mark Williams is sidelined indefinitely with an injury suffered during an offseason workout.
  • Williams played 60 games for the Suns last season, averaging 11.7 points and eight rebounds.
  • The team is considering Khaman Maluach and Oso Ighodaro as potential replacements in the frontcourt.
  • Oso Ighodaro appeared in all 82 regular-season games for Phoenix last year.
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  • 1:02 PMYahoo SportsSuns Lose Mark Williams to Freak Offseason Injury; Team Has 2 Options For Replacement
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The Phoenix Suns thought they had a good young core after their competitive 2025-26 season to that point, so they signed them to multi-year deals. Among them are Mark Williams, Collin Gillespie, and Rasheer Fleming. There was optimism from the front office, but that optimism was derailed instantly after some bad weekend news. Williams will [...]

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