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Suns' Mark Williams to miss extended time after shoulder surgery
Sep 12 2026 00:47 · By From NBA.com News Services · 0 Reads
Williams played in a career-high 60 games this past season.
Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams has reportedly undergone surgery Thursday to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder that he suffered during an offseason workout,
per multiple reports
. The Suns confirmed the surgery in a press release on Friday, adding that the fifth-year center is without a set timetable to return.
Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams underwent surgery Thursday to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will miss an extended period of time, sources tell ESPN. Williams suffered the injury in an offseason workout.
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Williams inked a new
three-year, $38 million contract
with the Suns in July as a restricted free agent. This past season, Williams averaged 11.7 points and 8.0 rebounds in 23.6 minutes per game.
The 7-foot-1 big man has faced numerous injuries throughout his career but played a career-high 60 games last season, including 55 starts.