MARK WILLIAMS NEWS

Mark Williams has hilariously witty response to "best Lakers memory" When a trade falls apart, most players brush it off and move on.

4 DAYS AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Healthy entering offseason During his exit interview Monday, Williams said he's feeling good and healthy entering the offseason, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.

Impact Williams miss Sunday's regular-season finale to manage a left foot injury, though it was likely a precaution. His back was a much larger issue this season, though he told reporters that he noticed a positive difference in January when the Hornets eased his restrictions. He ended the regular season with 44 appearances, posting averages of 15.3 points on 60.4 percent shooting, 10.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.2 blocks in 26.6 minutes per game.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mark Williams gives an update on his overall health following the 2024-25 season What a rollercoaster of a year it has been for Mark Williams. The Hornets' center started out the season injured as he suffered a strained t...

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Is Charlotte Hornets' 'Core Four' good enough to end NBA playoff drought? Future of LaMelo Ball, Mark Williams, Miles Bridges and Brandon Miller playing together headlines offseason plan for Hornets president Jeff...

6 DAYS AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sitting Sunday Williams (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Boston.

Impact Williams will miss Sunday's regular-season finale while he continues to manage a left foot injury, which opens the door for Moussa Diabate (illness), Jusuf Nurkic and Taj Gibson to see increased playing time. Williams will end his third season in Charlotte averaging 15.3 points on 60.4 percent shooting, 10.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.2 blocks in 26.6 minutes per game across 44 outings (41 starts).

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Boston takes on Charlotte, looks for 4th straight home win

Boston heads into a matchup with Charlotte as winners of three games in a row at home

APRIL 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Double-double Friday Williams closed Friday's 130-94 loss to Boston with 10 points (5-12 FG), 12 rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 24 minutes.

Impact Williams grabbed a game-high 12 boards Friday and came away with his 21st double-double of the season. He has averaged 13.7 points, 10.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.3 blocks over 29.2 minutes per game over his last 10 outings. The third-year center will look to finish the regular season on a high note in Sunday's rematch against the Celtics.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Will play vs. Boston Williams (foot) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Celtics.

Impact After missing Wednesday's game to manage his foot injury, Williams will be back on the floor Friday. The rising star has been playing at a high level over the last five games, averaging 16.4 points, 10.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game while shooting 70.8 percent from the field.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte plays Boston on 7-game road slide

Charlotte heads into a matchup against Boston as losers of seven straight road games

APRIL 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mogbo becomes 1st NBA rookie with a triple-double this season, helps Raptors beat Hornets

Jonathan Mogbo had 17 points, a career-high 11 assists and 10 rebounds for the first triple-double by a rookie in the NBA this season, helping the Toronto Raptors beat the short-ha...

APRIL 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out for Wednesday Williams (rest) will not play Wednesday against the Raptors.

Impact Miles Bridges (hip) is also being held out for the second leg of this back-to-back set. With Williams on the shelf, Jusuf Nurkic and Moussa Diabate will likely soak up the bulk of the center minutes Wednesday.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte faces Toronto on 6-game road skid

Charlotte comes into a matchup against Toronto after losing six straight road games

APRIL 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charlotte faces Memphis, seeks to stop 3-game slide

Charlotte will try to stop its three-game losing streak when the Charlotte Hornets play Memphis

APRIL 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns with near double-double Williams chipped in 22 points (7-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 8-9 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 31 minutes during Sunday's 131-117 loss to Chicago.

Impact Williams returned Sunday after missing Friday's contest with a back injury, going on to lead all Charlotte players in scoring and rebounds while finishing one board short of a double-double. Williams has surpassed the 20-point mark in 10 contests this season, pairing nine or more rebounds in all 10 of those outings. He secured his first game with 20 or more points since last doing so March 10.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Coby White scores 37, Josh Giddey adds 23 as Bulls beat Hornets 131-117 for 3rd straight win

Coby White scored 37 points, shooting 6 of 8 from 3-point range, Josh Giddey added 23 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists and the Chicago Bulls defeated the Charlotte Hornets 131...

APRIL 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleared to play Sunday Williams (back) is available for Sunday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Williams has been upgraded from questionable to available and will suit up after missing Friday's 125-102 loss to the Kings. The big man has appeared in only 11 of Charlotte's last 16 games, but when available, he's been productive, averaging 15.2 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.4 blocks and 0.8 steals in 28.5 minutes per game.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Chicago Williams (back) has been listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bulls.

Impact After missing Friday's game against the Kings, Williams is in danger of missing a second straight game due to a back issue. If he cannot play against Chicago, the Hornets will likely turn to Jusuf Nurkic, Moussa Diabate and Taj Gibson to help shoulder the load in the frontcourt.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Vucevic and the Bulls visit conference foe Charlotte

The Hornets will host conference foe Chicago

APRIL 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kings beat Hornets 125-102 to maintain hold on 10th spot in the West

Zach LaVine had 25 points and 10 rebounds, Domantas Sabonis added 24 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists and the Sacramento Kings rolled past the Charlotte Hornets 125-102 on Fri...

APRIL 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play against Sacramento Williams (back) is out for Friday's game versus the Kings.

Impact Williams has been downgraded from probable all the way to out Friday due to muscle spasms in his back. Jusuf Nurkic, Moussa Diabate and Taj Gibson are all candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Williams' next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Chicago.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to questionable Williams (back) is now listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Kings.

Impact Williams has been downgraded from probable to questionable Friday due to muscle spasms in his back. If Williams is further downgraded to out, Jusuf Nurkic and Moussa Diabate will likely receive increased playing time.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play vs. Sacramento Williams (back) has been listed as probable for Friday's game against the Kings.

Impact Williams is trending toward playing in Friday's game against Sacramento despite dealing with a back issue. The talented young big man has recorded a double-double in three straight games as he continues to put up strong numbers on a nightly basis for the Hornets.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Williams' recent hot stretch provides promising future in Charlotte It may be yet another lost season for the Charlotte Hornets, but even in a stretch of meaningless games, they are finding some answers. Thir...

APRIL 3 • SI.COM