MARK WILLIAMS NEWS

Nabs third career double-double Williams finished with 12 points (5-11 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds and four blocks in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 120-110 win over the Spurs.

Impact Though his efficiency from the field was lacking compared to his previous three starts, Williams continued to deliver the goods in the rebounds and blocks columns while playing the majority of the minutes at center. He's now played at least 30 minutes in three of his four starts, eliminating most of the concern about fellow center Nick Richards potentially eating into Williams' role after last week's trade of Mason Plumlee to the Clippers opened up a spot for the rookie on the top unit.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Williams is Finding His Way in Charlotte The rookie is a huge piece of the Hornets’ future.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Back on track Monday Williams registered 15 points (5-7 FG, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, two blocks and two steals in 30 minutes during Monday's 144-138 victory over the Hawks.

Impact Williams got things trending in the right direction Monday, posting a strong performance on both ends of the floor. Coming off what was a foul-riddled performance against the Nuggets, Williams certainly did enough to earn back the trust of anyone who snapped him up following the trade deadline. It appears as though he is going to play at least 30 minutes on most nights moving forward, making him a clear must-roster player in most formats.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles in start Williams produced 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one block across 31 minutes during Friday's 127-116 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Williams moved into the starting lineup as expected Friday, turning in an encouraging performance. While he was able to record the second double-double of his career, it was the 31 minutes that was perhaps most exciting. It is unclear if this will be what to expect moving forward. However, if 30 minutes is a nightly occurrence, there is a chance he ends the season as a top 70 player without too much trouble.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Williams doesn't mess around in first NBA start Now that veteran Duke basketball product Mason Plumlee is with the Los Angeles Clippers as of the Charlotte Hornets’ trade-deadline move on...

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Starting Friday Williams will start Friday's game against the Celtics, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact The Hornets traded Mason Plumlee to the Clippers on Thursday, so Williams will make his first career start a day later. The 21-year-old is averaging 7.0 points and 5.2 rebounds in 14.0 minutes per game but should see increased work down the stretch.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

It's Mark Williams Time Mark Williams will now get the opportunity to showcase his talent with Mason Plumlee gone

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

It's Mark Williams Time Mark Williams will now get the opportunity to showcase his talent with Mason Plumlee gone

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Making impact on defense Williams chipped in six points (3-3 FG), four rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 17 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 119-113 loss to the Magic.

Impact The 15th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft has begun to make his mark as a defensive presence for Charlotte despite a somewhat erratic role in the frontcourt rotation -- he played only one minute Friday against the Pistons. Williams has recorded multiple blocks in four of the last 10 contests despite not playing more than 20 minutes in any of them, averaging 8.3 points, 4.3 boards, 1.5 blocks and 1.0 steals in 15.2 minutes a game. Should Mason Plumlee, a veteran on an expiring contract, gets shipped out at the trade deadline, Williams could see his role and production increase significantly.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falls out of rotation Tuesday Williams played six minutes and finished with six points (2-4 FG, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds in Tuesday's 128-97 loss to the Suns.

Impact Despite garnering double-digit minutes in each of the Hornets' last four games while averaging 11.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 1.3 steals during that stretch, Williams was inexplicably dropped from head coach Steve Clifford's rotation in favor of Nick Richards. Williams still ended up seeing some run in garbage time and put up quality numbers during his time on the court, but the fact that he didn't get off the bench until late in the contest at least casts some doubt about his ability to receive a clear path to a starting role if top center Mason Plumlee is traded elsewhere ahead of the Feb. 9 deadline.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swats season-high five shots Williams posted 17 points (8-10 FG, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and five blocks in 19 minutes during Wednesday's 122-117 win over the Rockets.

Impact After exiting head coach Steve Clifford's rotation late last week, Williams has supplanted Nick Richards as starting center Mason Plumlee's top backup for both of Charlotte's first two games of the current week. His stellar showing Wednesday likely gives Williams some added security in the second-unit role, and it's possible he eventually supplants the Plumlee -- a 32-year-old on an expiring deal -- on the depth chart before season's end if the non-contending Hornets elect to prioritize younger players. For the time being, Williams looks like he'll have to settle for minutes in the teens in most games, but the first-round pick out of Duke looks like a high-upside stash in fantasy leagues.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Williams simplifies big Hornets decision Charlotte Hornets rookie Mark Williams began the 2022-23 season gaining confidence as a pro, putting up big numbers in the G League. Then th...

JANUARY 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Back in rotation Monday Williams racked up nine points (3-4 FG, 3-4 FT) and six rebounds over 17 minutes during Monday's 130-118 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Williams re-entered the rotation Monday, playing as the primary backup behind Mason Plumlee. It appears as though Steve Clifford is going to chop and change when it comes to Plumlee's understudy, making it very hard to trust either Williams or Nick Richards moving forward. Managers should still keep an eye on things just in case Plumlee is given a lesser role at some point, though that doesn't seem as though it is going to happen any time soon.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs eight boards in loss Williams ended with seven points (2-6 FG, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, one block and one steal in 16 minutes during Sunday's 116-111 loss to Indiana.

Impact Williams flirted with a double-double in the loss, adding a pair of defensive counters in what was an other intriguing performance. After a brief period of relevance, Williams has seen his playing time dip of late, keeping him off the standard league radar. If and when the Hornets opt to move away from Mason Plumlee, Williams could very well become a must-roster player. Until that time, managers should simply keep an eye on his playing time, looking for any upward trends.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 4, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Records double-double off bench Williams had 17 points (7-7 FG, 3-5 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals across 21 minutes during Thursday's 121-113 victory over Oklahoma City.

Impact Williams led Charlotte's second unit in scoring and rebounds, tallying his first double-double of the season. Williams, who has shifted back and forth between Charlotte and the G League this year, recorded season-high totals in points and rebounds in Thursday's win.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Primary backup at center Thursday Williams will serve as the Hornets' primary backup center again Thursday versus the Thunder behind Mason Plumlee, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.

Impact Williams has played reasonably well of late and should play a decent amount of minutes again Thursday despite the return of Nick Richards (ankle), who will give the team some added frontcourt depth. Williams' primary backup duties may not last too much longer, but he'll at least get one more opportunity in the role against OKC.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Williams posts career-high totals for Hornets Charlotte Hornets rookie Mark Williams, who went No. 15 overall at the 2022 NBA Draft after two Duke basketball campaigns, played double-dig...

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Mark Williams posts career-high totals for Hornets Charlotte Hornets rookie Mark Williams, who went No. 15 overall at the 2022 NBA Draft after two Duke basketball campaigns, played double-dig...

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Anxious to see Hornets' Mark Williams play more? Another key injury may pave the way The rookie center had his best night as a pro, logging 14 minutes off the bench in Charlotte’s 123-114 loss in Portland on Monday night.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Career-best performance in loss Williams logged nine points (3-4 FG, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, one assist and two steals in 16 minutes during Monday's 124-113 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact Williams put up career-high numbers across the board Monday, sliding in as the primary backup behind Mason Plumlee. With Nick Richards out due to an ankle injury, Williams finally saw some of the playing time that managers had been hoping to see all season. While this is likely just a short-term thing, Williams is at least worth a look in deeper formats until Richards is able to return.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to NBA Williams will rejoin the Hornets' active roster Thursday.

Impact Williams joined the Swarm for the G League Showcase but will return to the NBA following the conclusion of the tournament. He has appeared in just three games for Charlotte this season, so he is not on the fantasy radar.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets' Mark Williams posted a monster double-double in the G League Williams registered his eighth double-double in the G League on Thursday and neared 30 points to lead Greensboro to a win.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Assigned to G League Williams was sent down to the G League Greensboro Swarm on Monday.

Impact Williams will join the Swarm in time for the G League showcase, where he will certainly see more on-court time. The first-round pick has failed to crack the Hornets' rotation, having appeared in just three games this season and playing less than eight minutes in each contest.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Williams (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact The rookie big man has struggled with injuries in his first year in The Association and is now in line to miss his eighth game in a row, but his continued absence shouldn't impact the Hornets' rotation. His next chance to play will come Monday in the second half of a back-to-back against the Kings, but his chances of playing that game are slim to none.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE