Suns' Mark Williams to miss months after shoulder surgery

Mark Williams, the Phoenix Suns’ starting center who was re‑signed earlier this summer, underwent left‑shoulder labrum surgery on Thursday and is expected to be out for several months. In 60 games this season he posted 11.7 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.0 assist per contest while shooting 64.4% from the floor, providing efficient interior scoring and rebounding for the team.

The Suns sit at 45‑37, eighth in the Western Conference and ranked 17th in overall power, with a net rating of +1.5. They entered the stretch with a 5‑5 record over their last ten games and a one‑game winning streak. Losing Williams removes a reliable big‑man from the rotation, forcing Phoenix to lean more on its remaining frontcourt options as it pushes toward the postseason. The next few weeks will reveal how the team adjusts its line‑ups and whether other players can fill the gap left by Williams’ absence.