The Suns center appeared on the Sept. 6 injury report as day-to-day with a left foot issue, with an expected return date of Oct. 1. Williams also plans to sign a three-year, $38 million contract to stay in Phoenix, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
What happened
Mark Williams appeared on the Suns' injury report Sunday, Sept. 6, at 4:32 a.m. ET, listed day-to-day with a left foot and leg issue. He had no previous status on the report. The report lists an expected return date of Oct. 1. Shams Charania of ESPN reports that Williams, still dealing with the foot issue, plans to sign a three-year, $38 million contract to remain with the Suns.
What it means for the Suns
Phoenix opens its 2026-27 schedule on the road at the Pistons on Monday, Oct. 5, four days after Williams' expected return date of Oct. 1. Last season Williams averaged 11.7 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.0 assist in 23.6 minutes across 60 games. The 2026-27 season has not started, so the Suns have no record with or without him yet. In games without Williams last season, playing time went to Devin Booker (33.5 minutes, 26.1 points), Dillon Brooks (30.4, 20.2), Grayson Allen (28.8, 16.5), Collin Gillespie (28.5, 12.7), Royce O'Neale (28.4, 9.8), Jalen Green (25.9, 17.8), Jordan Goodwin (22.5, 8.7) and Oso Ighodaro (22.1, 6.5).
What to watch
The Suns will issue their next injury report as Oct. 1 approaches, the date given for Williams' return. Phoenix opens its season Oct. 5 at the Pistons, five days later, with Williams currently day-to-day for a left foot issue. Charania's report ties that medical timeline to Williams' plan to sign a three-year, $38 million contract to remain with Phoenix.
Is Mark Williams playing at Pistons on Oct. 5?
He is listed day-to-day with a left foot issue as of the Sept. 6 report, with an expected return date of Oct. 1 — four days before Phoenix's season opener at Detroit.
When will Mark Williams be back?
The injury report gives an expected return date of Oct. 1.