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Mark Williams shoulder injury and recovery

Overview

Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams is expected to miss approximately five months of the upcoming NBA season following surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. The injury was sustained during an offseason training session.

Williams, 24, recently signed a three-year, $38 million contract with the team. He is coming off a career-high 2025-2026 season in which he played 60 games, averaging 11.7 points and 8.0 rebounds per game.

To address the void at the center position, the Suns signed 30-year-old veteran Duop Reath to a one-year, veteran minimum contract. Reath, who has previously played for the Portland Trail Blazers, Atlanta Hawks, and the Australian national team, joins Oso Ighodaro and rookie Khaman Maluach in the rotation. The injury to Williams is noted to create a “significant opportunity” for Maluach, who showed promise during the 2026 Summer League, as the team seeks to bolster its interior presence and rebounding.

Entities

Phoenix Suns · Mark Williams · NBA · Oso Ighodaro · Khaman Maluach

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Phoenix Suns evaluate Miles Bridges fit amid Mark Williams injury

    The Phoenix Suns are adjusting their roster following the acquisition of Miles Bridges and a significant injury to center Mark Williams, which may open playing time for Khaman Maluach.

  2. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Phoenix Suns sign Duop Reath following Mark Williams injury

    The Phoenix Suns signed center Duop Reath to a one-year deal following a shoulder injury to starting center Mark Williams, who is expected to miss at least five months.

  3. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams sidelined by shoulder surgery

    Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams will undergo a lengthy recovery after surgery for a torn shoulder labrum, forcing the team to adjust its starting rotation ahead of the new season.

  4. [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Mark Williams to miss five months after shoulder surgery

    Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams is expected to miss five months after undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder sustained during an offseason workout.

Sources

basketball.com.au · blogdebasket.com · deportesdo.com · hoopsrumors.com · hoopswire.com · mediaindonesia.com · ripcityproject.com · si.com · spacemoney.com.br · sports.inquirer.net · timesng.com · trashtalk.co

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