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PPG
Points Per Game
FG%
Field Goal Percentage
RPG
Rebounds Per Game
APG
Assists Per Game
Regular Season 25.0 15.6 58.6 9.6 2.5

Top Mark Williams News

  • Hornets' Mark Williams: Not available Monday

    Williams (not with team) is listed as out for Monday's game against the Nets.

    Though he'll remain a member of the Hornets roster after his trade to the Lakers was rescinded Saturday when Los Angeles identified multiple concerns with the center's physical, Williams has not joined Charlotte for its ongoing road trip. Charlotte has yet to offer any indication that the Lakers' concerns about Williams' medical record is anything that will keep the 23-year-old from playing in games, but his availability will be up in the air until he meets back up with the team. After Monday, the Hornets will travel to Orlando for a matchup with the Magic before heading into the All-Star break.

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  • Hornets' Mark Williams: Status moving forward unclear

    Williams (not injury related) has not joined the Hornets in Detroit for Sunday's game against the Pistons, and his status for Monday's game in Brooklyn remains unclear, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

    The Hornets released a statement Saturday welcoming Williams back into the organization after the team's agreed-upon trade with the Lakers was rescinded by Los Angeles due to multiple issues with the center's physical. It's unclear if the Lakers identified any issues with Williams that will prevent him from suiting up for the Hornets now that he's been returned to Charlotte; the 23-year-old big man had appeared in the Hornets' last two games before the trade agreement was reached. Since he's not yet traveling with the Hornets, Williams appears more likely than not to remain out Monday, which should pave the way for Moussa Diabate to see the majority of the playing time at center.

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  • Hornets' Mark Williams: Staying in Charlotte

    The trade between the Lakers and Hornets involving Williams, Dalton Knecht and Cam Reddish was rescinded Saturday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

    According to McMenamin, the Lakers said the trade fell through because the Hornets failed to satisfy a condition of the deal. Bobby Marks of ESPN.com relays that because the deadline has passed, the trade was not allowed to be amended. Williams returns to the Hornets, but he likely won't be available for Sunday's game in Detroit. When available again, he'll likely operate as the starting center ahead of Moussa Diabate and Jusuf Nurkic.

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  • Lakers' Mark Williams: Won't make debut Saturday

    Williams (trade pending) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Packers, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

    Williams was traded by the Hornets to the Lakers on Thursday, but he will not be able to make his debut with his new team Saturday as the trade is still pending, per Khobi Price of The Orange County Register. Jaxson Hayes should continue to start for the Lakers until Williams is officially cleared to make his debut, and his next opportunity to do so is Monday against the Jazz.

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  • Lakers' Mark Williams: Iffy to make debut Saturday

    Williams (trade pending) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Pacers, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

    Williams was dealt to the Lakers ahead of Thursday's NBA trade deadline in a deal involving Los Angeles sending Dalton Knecht and Cam Reddish to the Hornets. However, the 23-year-old big man might not make his debut with his new team Saturday against the Pacers with the trade still pending. If he isn't cleared, Los Angeles will likely start Jaxson Hayes at the center position.

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  • Lakers' Mark Williams: Making move to L.A.

    The Lakers acquired Williams from the Hornets on Thursday in exchange for forwards Dalton Knecht and Cam Reddish, a 2031 first-round pick and a 2030 first-round pick swap, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

    Williams will function as Anthony Davis' replacement, as he should immediately step in as the Lakers' new starting center once he's cleared to debut. One of the most promising young big men in the NBA, Williams has one year left on his rookie contract but appears to be in the Lakers' long-term plans. After missing the Hornets' first 20 games of the season due to a left foot tendon strain, Williams returned to action in early December and averaged 16.0 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.2 blocks across 25.0 minutes in his 23 appearances for Charlotte before being traded.

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  • Hornets' Mark Williams: Double-double vs. Washington

    Williams supplied 23 points (7-12 FG, 9-10 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 32 minutes during Monday's 124-114 loss to the Wizards.

    Williams recorded his second straight 20-point double-double Monday and was the Hornets' third-leading scorer behind Miles Bridges and Nick Smith (24 each). Williams has missed three of the Hornets' last six games due to left foot injury management, but he's been effective since making his 2024-25 regular-season debut in early December. He has averaged 19.3 points on 56.8 percent shooting, 12.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.8 blocks over 30.6 minutes per game since the beginning of January.

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  • Hornets' Mark Williams: Starting in return Saturday

    Williams is in the Hornets' starting lineup against the Nuggets on Saturday.

    Williams will return Saturday from a two-game absence due to a left foot injury and will replace Taj Gibson in the starting five. Williams averaged 18.9 points, 11.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists over 30.3 minutes per game in January.

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  • Hornets' Mark Williams: Another absence coming

    Williams (foot) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Nuggets.

    Williams is set to miss his third consecutive outing Saturday due to left foot tendon injury management. Per Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer, coach Charles Lee said Friday that Williams' absence from the lineup is about managing his long-term health, so it appears to be a precautionary measure. The 22-year-old center's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Washington.

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  • Hornets' Mark Williams: Set to play Saturday

    Updating a previous report, Williams (foot) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's game versus the Nuggets.

    Williams will return to action Saturday after missing Charlotte's previous two contests due to left foot tendon injury management. The 22-year-old big man should reclaim the starting center job from Taj Gibson. Williams is averaging 18.9 points, 11.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.3 blocks in 30.3 minutes across his last 10 appearances.

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  • Hornets' Mark Williams: Remaining out Friday

    Williams (foot) won't play in Friday's game versus the Clippers.

    Williams will miss his second straight contest due to left foot tendon injury management Friday. Taj Gibson will likely draw another start in his absence. It wouldn't be surprising for Williams to return to action for the second leg of Charlotte's back-to-back Saturday against Denver.

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  • Hornets' Mark Williams: Sitting out Wednesday

    Williams has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nets due to left foot tendon injury management.

    Even though Wednesday's contest is a standalone game, the Hornets will opt to give Williams a breather while the big man has handled a heavy workload of late. After being held under 30 minutes in his first nine appearances since returning from the foot injury Dec. 3 for his season debut, Williams had averaged 30.4 minutes per contest while appearing in 11 of the Hornets' last 12 contests. Williams' absence Wednesday should pave the way for Moussa Diabate and Taj Gibson to cover most of the minutes at center.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 7-0, 240 lbs
Birthplace: Norfolk, VA
Age: 23
School: Duke
Experience: 2