Impact Williams can be considered doubtful until he progresses past individual drills. With Nick Richards (rib) also out, Grant Williams is expected to start at center again.
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Remains out Williams (foot) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Pistons.
Won't play Tuesday Williams (foot) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Nets.
Impact Williams continue to rehab from a strained tendon in his left foot that he suffered in late September. He is still limited to individual drills, and unless the Hornets announce that Williams has progressed to team drills and 5-on-5 work, the third-year big man should be considered doubtful to play. Regardless, his next opportunity to make his 2024-25 regular-season debut will be against Detroit on Thursday.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Sunday Williams (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Impact Williams has yet to make his season debut while dealing with a strained tendon in his left foot he sustained before the preseason. The big man was expected to return earlier in the regular season, though he has remained sidelined while suffering setbacks during his recovery and remaining limited in individual drills. Williams should be considered doubtful to return to game action until the club re-evaluates him and provides a new update, though his next chance to play will come Tuesday against the Nets.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Not playing vs. Bucks Williams (foot) is out for Saturday's game against the Bucks,
Impact The last update on Williams stated he was limited to individual drills, and it's unclear when he'll be able to return to the hardwood. Injuries have limited the former Duke standout to 19 games since the start of the 2023-24 regular season. He doesn't have a clear timetable for his return.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Still limited to individual drills Coach Charles Lee said Wednesday that Williams (foot) is still limited to individual drills, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Impact Williams' continued activity is a good sign, but he's still a few hurdles away from being cleared for game action. With Nick Richards (ribs) sidelined indefinitely, the Hornets need all the help they can get, though Williams will presumably be limited upon his return. He's yet to play this season, played only 19 regular-season games last year and made 43 regular-season appearances as a rookie in 2022-23.
NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Likely several days away from debut Hornets head coach Charles Lee said Friday that Williams (foot) remains limited to participating in individual workouts, James Plowright of SI.com reports.
Impact While Williams seems to be making gradual progress in his recovery from a left foot tendon strain after ditching his walking boot a few weeks ago, Plowright suggests that the third-year center is likely at least 5-to-7 days away from making his season debut, in a best-case scenario. Before the team maps out a potential return date for Williams, he'll need to take part in multiple team practices. Nick Richards has been serving as the Hornets' starting center through the first five games of the season, but he exited Friday's 124-109 loss to the Celtics with a shoulder injury and looks to be day-to-day. The Hornets may have to run more small-ball lineups featuring Grant Williams or Moussa Diabate at center if Richards is sidelined along with Mark Williams.
NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Hornets coach discussed Mark Williams' health Charlotte Hornets coach Charles Lee discussing Mark Williams and where he's at in his return to play.
NOVEMBER 2 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Still out against Boston Williams (foot) won't play in Friday's game versus the Celtics.
Impact Williams will miss his fifth game to start the season Friday while dealing with a left foot strain. Nick Richards should continue to start in his absence. While there is no timetable for Williams' return, his next chance to suit up is Saturday's rematch with Boston.
OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE
Team option picked up The Hornets exercised Williams' fourth-year team option Wednesday.
Impact Williams (foot) has yet to make an appearance this season and remains without an official timetable. Injuries aside, the upside is clear with Williams, and the Hornets made it official Wednesday that he's absolutely still in their future plans.
OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Another absence coming Williams (foot) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Raptors.
Impact Williams' absence streak will extend to four games to begin the season Wednesday while dealing with a left foot injury. Until Williams is able to return to action, Nick Richards should continue to start.
OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Remains sidelined Williams (foot) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Heat.
Impact With Williams set to miss his third straight game Saturday due to a strained tendon in his left foot, Nick Richards should remain in the starting five. Williams' next chance to return to action is Wednesday's matchup with Toronto.
OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Friday Williams (foot) is out for Friday's game versus the Hawks.
Impact Williams will miss his second straight contest to begin the regular season Friday while recovering from a strained tendon in his left foot. Nick Richards should receive another start in his absence. Williams' next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Miami.
OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Charlotte Hornets could be without two key starters for 2024-25 season opener vs. Houston There is no timeline for Mark Williams’ return.
OCTOBER 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Out for opener Wednesday Williams has been ruled out for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Rockets.
Impact This does not come as a shock, as the big man is still ramping up from a strained tendon in his left foot he sustained prior to the preseason. However, there is some good news; Williams resumed on-court activity and has been progressing well in his recovery. There is not a timetable for the 22-year-old's return, but his next chance to suit up will come Friday against the Hawks.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Ramping up for regular season Williams (foot) has discontinued the use of his walking boot and will be reevaluated prior to the start of the regular season, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Williams sustained a strained tendon in his left foot prior to the preseason, but he is progressing well and could return for Opening Night. The 22-year-old has yet to play 50 games in a single regular season, and through two seasons he has averaged 10.8 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.9 combined steals plus blocks across 23.0 minutes per game in 62 total regular-season appearances.
OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Strains tendon in foot Williams (back) suffered a tendon strain in his left foot and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Williams played just 19 games in the 2022-2023 season due to a back injury. He was seemingly on track for a healthy training camp prior to this new injury. The big man projects to start at center for Charlotte when healthy, but it now looks like he will miss most of training camp. Look for the Hornets to err on the side of caution with the big man in order to avoid another season of a lingering injury.
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Mark Williams is a Bigger Piece to the Hornets' Puzzle Than Most Think The duo of LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller is what has everyone in Charlotte excited about the Hornets' future, but center Mark Williams shou...
JULY 31 • SI.COM
Hornets Player Grades: Mark Williams The underrated big got shortchanged this season.
MAY 24 • SI.COM
World Snooker Championship 2024: Draw, dates, results and Crucible schedule as Ronnie O'Sullivan targets eighth title Ding Junhui, Judd Trump and Mark Williams among players looking to stop Ronnie OSullivan winning record eighth World Snooker Championship; t...
APRIL 24 • SKY.COM
Hornets' update: Mark Williams' health, Miles Bridges' plans and Seth Curry's future Williams’ back injury, Bridges’ days in Charlotte and Curry’s ankle sprain were among the notable topics covered during Hornets’ exit interv...
APRIL 16 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Likely ready for training camp Hornets coach Steve Clifford expects Williams (back) to be ready for the start of training camp, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Impact Williams had a disastrous 2023-24 campaign, as his back injury limited him to a total of 19 appearances. He's expected to have a clean bill of health entering the 2024-25 season, however, and could be poised to bounce back. He finished the regular season with averages of 12.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.1 blocks, so the upside is there.
APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE
Unlikely to play again in 2023-24 The Hornets haven't officially shut Williams (back) down for the season, but the second-year center isn't expected to play again during the 2023-24 campaign, Roderick Boone of The...
Impact Updates on Williams' status have been few and far between since he made his last appearance Dec. 8 before being shut down with what the Hornets initially listed as a lower back contusion. The Hornets' latest injury report has referred to his ongoing absence being the result of "low back injury recovery," and the team hasn't provided any concrete information regarding what kind of activity Williams is doing as part of his rehab program. Though the Hornets haven't officially made an announcement on shutting Williams down for the season like they have with LaMelo Ball (ankle), Cody Martin (ankle) and Seth Curry (ankle) within the past two days, fantasy managers in redraft leagues who have been holding Williams amid his prolonged absence can feel comfortable cutting bait at this point. Nick Richards has since taken over as the Hornets' starting center, with Grant Williams and Aleksej Pokusevski serving as Richards' primary backup options.
MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE
Will remain sidelined Wednesday Williams (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.
Impact Williams continues to deal with a back issue and doesn't have a timetable to return. His next chance to suit up will be Friday against Golden State.
MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE
Listed out for Monday Williams (back) won't play Monday against the Cavaliers.
Impact Williams continues to miss time due to a back injury and remains without a timetable for a return. His next chance to take the court will arrive Wednesday against Cleveland.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play against Atlanta Williams is out to face the Hawks on Saturday due to a back injury.
Impact Williams has been bothered by a back injury for the majority of the season, as he hasn't played since Dec. 8. Even though General manager Mitch Kupchak suggested in February that Williams is on track to be re-evaluated later this week, it sounds like his status will be week-by-week going forward, which makes sense considering the Hornets have no incentives to rush him in the midst of another non-contending campaign.
MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE
