Suns center Mark Williams has surgery for torn labrum, likely out for several months
Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams is set to miss a significant portion of the upcoming season following surgery to address a torn labrum in his left shoulder. Announced on Friday, the injury sustained during an offseason workout will likely keep Williams sidelined for several months as a torn labrum typically demands an extended recovery period.
The Suns provided the update on Thursday, with a timetable for Williams' return to be determined later. Standing at 7-foot-1, Williams inked a $38 million, three-year contract to rejoin the team following a standout debut season where he averaged 11.8 points and eight rebounds. Battling injuries throughout his four-year NBA tenure, Williams' 60 games played last season marked a career-high.
In his absence, the Suns will likely rely on Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach to shoulder the majority of the center position's workload this season.
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