Mark Williams Faces Setback with Foot Surgery, Recovery Timeline

Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams underwent surgery on September 10 to repair a fractured right foot, with an estimated five-month recovery. This injury accelerates Khaman Maluach's timeline and reduces Suns' center depth for most of the season. Williams, who signed a three-year, $38 million contract, had career-best 6.3 win shares last season, excelling as an offensive rebounder (4.7 per 36 minutes) and finisher at the rim (67.2%). His availability for the start of the regular season is uncertain, but he's not eligible to be traded until after January 15, 2027.