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Mark Williams to Miss Several Months After Shoulder Surgery

Posted : 12 September 2026

Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams is facing an extended spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. The team confirmed the procedure after the 24-year-old suffered the injury during an offseason workout.

Williams, who stands 7-foot-1, recently agreed to a fully guaranteed three-year, $38 million contract to remain with Phoenix. The injury is a significant setback for the Suns just weeks before the start of the 2026-27 NBA season.

The center was coming off the healthiest campaign of his four-year NBA career. He appeared in 60 games last season, starting 55, and averaged 11.7 points and 8.0 rebounds in 23.6 minutes per game.

Williams joined Phoenix in a 2025 offseason trade with the Charlotte Hornets and quickly established himself as the Suns' starting center. His availability helped the team exceed expectations and secure a playoff berth last season.

The latest setback continues a career that has been disrupted by injuries, although last season marked a clear improvement in his availability. Williams has career averages of 12.0 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.0 block per game across 166 NBA appearances.

Phoenix has not provided a specific return date, leaving the Suns to adjust their frontcourt plans ahead of the new campaign. Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach are expected to take on larger roles while Williams recovers.

The Suns are scheduled to begin their preseason on October 5 before opening the regular season on October 21. Williams' absence could therefore force Phoenix to begin the campaign without the starting center who played a key role last season.

 

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