Report: Suns C Mark Williams Has Shoulder Surgery
Mark Williams underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum, and ESPN reported he is expected to miss an extended period.
- On Thursday, Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. Sources told ESPN's Shams Charania that Williams will "miss an extended period" of time.
- The injury occurred during a recent offseason workout for the 24-year-old. Williams signed a fully guaranteed three-year, $38 million deal to return to Phoenix, making his absence a significant roster loss.
- During his healthiest season of his four-year NBA career, Williams appeared in 60 games and averaged 11.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 0.9 blocks in 23.6 minutes per game. He helped the Suns earn a playoff berth.
- Williams arrived in Phoenix via a 2025 draft night trade from the Charlotte Hornets. His injury now creates a significant gap in the rotation as the Suns prepare for the 2026-27 season.
- With no official timeline for his return, Williams' availability for the start of the 2026-27 season remains unclear. Phoenix must adjust its rotation strategy to account for the loss of its starting center.
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Report: Suns C Mark Williams has shoulder surgery
By Field Level Media Sep 11 (Field Level Media) - Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams will miss an extended period of time following shoulder surgery, ESPN reported on Friday. He underwent a procedure on Thursday to repair a torn labrum in his left s...
The Phoenix Suns have received bad news - Mark Williams, who was expected to play as a starting center, has been sidelined for an extended period of time. The American has undergone surgery. This was reported by ESPN journalist Shams Charania, who adds that the 24-year-old has been diagnosed with a torn labrum in his left shoulder. The exact time of return is not given, but Charania says that Williams is out for an extended period of time. The c…
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