Mark Williams Undergoes Shoulder Surgery, Out Several Months for Suns

Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams underwent surgery on Thursday to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder and is expected to miss several months. The injury to the center, who signed a four-year, $38 million contract, creates major questions for Phoenix's frontcourt depth ahead of the new season. Williams' extended absence will force the team to lean heavily on backup centers Khaman Maluach and Oso Ighodaro to fill the void during his prolonged recovery process.