Williams (foot) has been ruled out of Friday's game against the 76ers. Williams will be held out Friday due to left foot injury management. With the big man sidelined, Nick Richards and Moussa Diabate are candidates to receive an uptick in playing time. Williams' next chance to feature will come Monday against the Rockets.
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OUT - Foot Expected Return: 2024-12-23Latest Mark Williams news
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF614.010.05.51.50.51.52024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB5.53.22.32024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL1.00.32024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%64.1%64.1%0.0%71.4%66.4%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2-463.000
Team
Charlotte Hornets
Birthdate
12/16/2001 (23)
Status
ACT
HT/WT
7'0", 240 lbs
Draft Info
2022: Rd 1; Pk 15 (CHA)
Birthplace
Norfolk, VA, USA
Position
C
College
Duke
Experience
2 seasons
Career History
Charlotte Hornets
2022-Present
(3 seasons)
Williams (foot) has been ruled out of Friday's game against the 76ers. Williams will be held out Friday due to left foot injury management. With the big man sidelined, Nick Richards and Moussa Diabate are candidates to receive an uptick in playing time. Williams' next chance to feature will come Monday against the Rockets.
Williams amassed 16 points (7-12 FG, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 19 minutes during Thursday's 123-114 loss to Washington. Williams made his third straight start Thursday and appears to be finding his rhythm. Even in fewer than 20 minutes of action, the 22-year-old center was just two boards shy of a double-double. While Williams will likely continue to split minutes with Nick Richards, fantasy owners can expect Williams to maintain his 64.1 field-goal percentage.
Williams had 15 points (6-7 FG, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one block across 17 minutes during Friday's 109-95 loss to the Bulls. Williams got his first start of the season, falling one rebound short of a double-double. Williams continues to work his way back from injury, playing a season-high 17 minutes, while also seeing action in the second half for the first time. Given he has already moved ahead of Nick Richards in the rotation, it seems like just a matter of time before Williams is playing closer to starters' minutes.
Williams is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Bulls. Williams returns after a one-game absence due to injury management and will be slotted right into the starting five. The big man is averaging 7.3 points and 4.3 rebounds across 10.3 minutes per game in his first three outings this season, but he should see an uptick in playing time now that he'll run with the starters.
Williams (foot) is not on the injury report for Friday's game against the Bulls. Williams didn't play last Sunday against the Pacers due to left foot injury management, but the big man benefited from four days of rest. It's unclear if he'll start or not, but his availability is a positive sign. The big man is averaging 7.3 points and 4.3 rebounds across 10.3 minutes per game in his first three outings this season.
Williams (foot) remains questionable for Friday's game against Chicago, but coach Charles Lee noted that Williams has done a "great job" acclimating to his workload across three contests since returning from an extended absence, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports. Williams' body responding well to his first games in nearly a year is an excellent sign. Lee also mentions that "the team will look to add a little more" to Williams' plate moving forward. Charlotte having four days off while the bracket of the Emirates NBA Cup plays out is beneficial timing for the 22-year-old.
Williams has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pacers due to left foot injury management. Williams will take a seat for the second half of a back-to-back set after posting 12 points, five rebounds and two assists in 11 minutes during Saturday's loss to the Cavaliers. In his absence, Taj Gibson is a candidate for more playing time, especially if Nick Richards (ankle) joins Moussa Diabate (illness) and Williams on the sideline.
Williams (foot) recorded four points (1-4 FG, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one block in nine minutes Tuesday in the Hornets' 110-104 loss to the 76ers. The third-year center made his first NBA appearance since Dec. 8, 2023, after a back contusion cost him the final 62 games of last season and a left foot tendon strain kept him sidelined for the first 20 games of the current campaign. As was to be expected following a year-long absence, Williams had significant restrictions in place in his return, as he was eased back in as a bench player and was part of a three-man center rotation with Nick Richards (29 minutes) and Moussa Diabate (10 minutes). Williams should eventually assume Diabate's minutes, but it's unclear if when or if he'll supplant Richards as the Hornets' starting center. On the rare occasions he's been healthy during his career, Williams has displayed an intriguing fantasy profile due to his efficient scoring and strong contributions in the rebounds, blocks and steals categories. He's worthy of a speculative pickup in most fantasy leagues where he's available, but he'll likely need to take hold of a consistent 20-plus-minute role before he becomes a usable option in 12-team leagues or shallower.
Williams (foot) is available for Tuesday's game against the 76ers, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports. Williams will make his season debut, playing in his first matchup since December 2023. However, the big man is expected to operate under a heavy minutes restriction and will come off the bench Tuesday, according to Boone. The No. 15 pick of the 2022 Draft will likely split playing time with Nick Richards, though Williams should continue to pick up more minutes as the Hornets slowly work him back from the foot injury.