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PHX • Center • #5
6 days ago
Williams played back-to-back games for just the second time this season. The 24-year-old center played only 21 minutes in both games and had a total of 12 points. Williams is capable of providing fantasy value in fewer minutes than other players, but it looks like he still needs to show he’s able to play closer to 30 minutes in a game to hit his ceiling.
PHX • Center • #5
6 days ago
Williams was originally listed as questionable for right knee injury management reasons, but he’s ultimately available for Monday’s game against the Rockets. It’s the second time this season that Williams is available on the second night of a back-to-back. The 24-year-old center had eight points in 21 minutes against the Thunder Sunday and we don’t expect him to play significantly more minutes Monday.
PHX • Center • #5
9 days ago
Williams bounced back after scoring just two points in 24 minutes in Wednesday’s loss to the Cavaliers. The 24-year-old center had 15 points and nine rebounds in 22 minutes in the win over the Kings. It’s likely Williams would’ve played a few more minutes if the game was closer. He’s provided fifth-round per game value over the last two weeks.
PHX • Center • #5
14 days ago
Williams and Alvarado were ejected for fighting during the third quarter of Saturday’s game, with both players throwing punches. However, since Alvarado was judged to have escalated the altercation, he was suspended for two games while Williams was suspended for one. The Suns’ starting center will miss Monday’s game against the Wizards, and he’ll be eligible to return for Wednesday’s game against the Cavaliers.
Source: NBA Communications
PHX • Center • #5
15 days ago
Williams and Jose Alvarado got into it after the latter was called for a foul for running into the former, who was setting a screen. The two would get entangled, ultimately leading to wild swings by both players. Both were ejected for their actions. Williams, who came off the bench for injury management reasons, played 11 minutes and finished with 10 points and eight rebounds. Oso Ighodaro and Nick Richards will handle the center position for the rest of the game.
PHX • Center • #5
15 days ago
Williams, who logged 27 minutes in Friday’s win over the Pelicans, will play both games of a back-to-back for the first time this season. Since his minutes will be restricted, Williams will come off the bench with Oso Ighodaro receiving the start. Collin Gillespie, Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks and Royce O’Neale complete the starting five.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Center • #5
15 days ago
Williams is listed as questionable on the second night of a back-to-back for right knee injury management reasons. If Williams is out, Oso Ighodaro will move into the starting lineup with Nick Richards coming off the bench.
PHX • Center • #5
16 days ago
Williams did some serious damage on the interior, connecting on 8-of-12 shots in the paint, breaking the 20-point barrier for the sixth time this season. It was his first double-double since November 28. The 24-year-old big man is averaging a robust 13.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.9 blocks through 26 games this season.
PHX • Center • #5
19 days ago
Williams finished Tuesday’s rout one rebound shy of his eighth double-double of the season and first since November 28. The 7-footer is providing fifth-round value in eight-cat formats over the past month, shooting 72.6 percent from the field and 76.3 percent from the foul line. Williams and the Suns will end Week 10 with a Friday/Saturday back-to-back against the Pelicans.
PHX • Center • #5
28 days ago
Williams recorded his second 20-point game in three appearances and fifth of the season in Sunday’s 116-114 defeat. While the rebounding number wasn’t on par with his season average, the Suns center has been more valuable to fantasy managers than anticipated. Williams is providing top-50 value in nine-cat formats, well ahead of his Yahoo! ADP of 83. Health has been on the 7-footer’s side, much to the delight of those who were willing to take a chance on Williams in drafts.
PHX • Center • #5
about 1 month ago
The move to Phoenix has given Williams a new lease on life basketball-wise. Health has not been an issue thus far, which is far more important than his scoring and rebounding averages decreasing compared to his 2024-25 numbers. Williams’ 22 points on Monday were the most in a game for him since October 27, when he recorded a season-high 25 in a loss to the Jazz. Over the past two weeks, the 7-footer has provided fourth-round value in eight-cat formats.
PHX • Center • #5
about 1 month ago
Williams sat out on Saturday, which was the second leg of the Suns’ back-to-back. He’ll be available to take on Los Angeles, which means Oso Ighodaro will return to playing a role off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Center • #5
about 1 month ago
Williams will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back, which shouldn’t come as a surprise. That fact that he was at least questionable instead of being ruled out immediately could be seen as a positive sign. Oso Ighodaro and Nick Richards will fill out the center minutes with Williams unavailable.
Source: Duane Rankin
PHX • Center • #5
about 1 month ago
Williams’ status is up in the air for the second game of a back-to-back against the Nuggets on Saturday. The 23-year-old center has yet to play 30 minutes in a game this season, but that hasn’t stopped him from producing. Williams has totaled 34 points and 31 rebounds over his last two games. Oso Ighodaro would move into the starting lineup if Williams is ultimately ruled out.
PHX • Center • #5
about 1 month ago
For matchup purposes, Suns coach Jordan Ott ended up playing Oso Ighodaro for 22 minutes off the bench, which left 22 minutes for Williams and four for Nick Richards. Despite the lack of opportunity, Williams was able to dominate the glass, which can at least partially be attributed to the absence of Isaiah Hartenstein. This was a third straight double-double for Williams, who has still surpassed 30 minutes just one time this season.
PHX • Center • #5
about 2 months ago
Back in the starting lineup after missing Monday’s win over the Rockets, Williams had his best game since joining the Suns this offseason. The 17 rebounds were a season-high for the 7-footer, who recorded his third 20-point double-double of the season. Due to his injury history, Williams’ availability remains a concern. However, the Suns have seemingly pushed all the right buttons so far, and fantasy managers have reaped the rewards.
PHX • Center • #5
about 2 months ago
Williams is back after sitting out Monday’s loss to the Rockets, which was Phoenix’s second game in as many nights. Nick Richards started on Monday and will head back to the bench, where he offers minimal fantasy value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Center • #5
about 2 months ago
Williams is going to sit out Monday’s second game of a back-to-back for right knee injury management purposes. Oso Ighodaro and Nick Richards will handle the center minutes for the Suns in his absence.
PHX • Center • #5
about 2 months ago
Williams recorded his fifth double-double of the season on Sunday, and he’s proven more valuable than some fantasy managers expected him to be during the preseason. The 7-footer is providing top-50 value in eight-cat formats, exceeding his Yahoo! ADP (83) by a comfortable distance. Even better, the only two games he’s missed this season were part of back-to-backs, as is Monday’s game against the Rockets. Consider Williams questionable for that one, but it’s more likely he doesn’t play.
PHX • Center • #5
about 2 months ago
For the first time in two weeks, Williams has reached double figures in two consecutive games. On Friday, he was also effective as a rebounder, with eight caroms, the most he’s had in a game since November 6. Since that win over the Clippers, Williams endured a five-game stretch in which he averaged 10.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.0 blocks, which was suitable for top-75 value in nine-cat formats. That certainly isn’t bad, but Friday’s performance was a reminder that Williams is capable of more.
PHX • Center • #5
about 2 months ago
Given his injury history and the Suns’ measured approach in incorporating him into the lineup to begin the season, Williams’ only playing 21 minutes on Tuesday was a positive. He was productive on the floor, finishing with a stat line that lacked only a three-pointer, and the 7-footer has never been a perimeter shooter. Williams is ranked just outside the top-50 in nine-cat formats, exceeding his Yahoo! ADP of 83. He should play more when the Suns face the Timberwolves on Friday.
PHX • Center • #5
about 2 months ago
Williams missed Thursday’s game, which was the second leg of a back-to-back. He’ll be back in his typical starting spot, which will push Nick Richards back to the bench and limit Oso Ighodaro’s minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Center • #5
about 2 months ago
Williams missed the second leg of the Suns’ back-to-back earlier this season, and that trend will continue against Indiana after Williams played 26 minutes on Wednesday. Oso Ighodaro and Nick Richards will fill out the center minutes, with Ighodaro likely to start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Center • #5
2 months ago
Williams was listed as questionable, but he’ll occupy his typical spot as the starting center. That means Oso Ighodaro won’t make a return to the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Center • #5
2 months ago
The Suns are playing Williams around 25-28 minutes per game in an effort to keep him available, but the big man can still catch a cold. An illness could keep him out of Saturday night’s game against the Clippers as he’s listed as questionable. Oso Ighodaro would likely take his spot in the starting lineup if Williams is ruled out.
PHX • Center • #5
2 months ago
While it’s still early, the Suns’ handling of Williams has been a success. He finished Tuesday’s victory with his third double-double, including a season-high 16 rebounds. Williams has appeared in seven of Phoenix’s eight games, providing sixth-round value in nine-cat formats. Phoenix has kept him in the 25-28 minute range over the last three games, yet he’s still providing solid fantasy value. That bodes well for Williams’ future, especially if it ensures he’ll be consistently available.
PHX • Center • #5
2 months ago
Williams made his first start of the season on Wednesday, and all that was missing from his final stat line was a three-pointer. He shot the ball well from the field and was active as a rebounder and defender. Some fantasy managers were unwilling to roll the dice on Williams due to his injury history, as he’s yet to play 50 games in a season. While that will remain a concern until he proves he can stay healthy, Williams is off to a good start in Phoenix. He’s providing top-50 value in nine-cat formats, exceeding his Yahoo! ADP of 83.
PHX • Center • #5
2 months ago
Two nights after playing a season-high 31 minutes in an overtime loss to the Jazz, Williams is in the Suns’ starting lineup for the first time. He replaces Oso Ighodaro, who provided limited fantasy value as a starter. While there remain concerns about Williams’ availability, he’s healthy currently and should be slotted into fantasy lineups.
Source: NBA Lineups
PHX • Center • #5
3 months ago
Williams has been coming off the bench for the Suns, but he played a much larger role than Oso Ighodaro, who only played 13 minutes as the starting center. That worked out well for the Suns, as Williams was able to tip the ball back in at the end of regulation to force overtime. It’s unclear if Williams will continue to come off the bench, but if he does, he may still play more minutes than Ighodaro moving forward.
PHX • Center • #5
3 months ago
Williams did not play in Saturday’s loss to the Nuggets, Phoenix’s second game in as many nights. He’s played 24 and 14 minutes in his first two appearances of the season, the second being a blowout loss to the Clippers on Friday. With Williams under a minutes restriction, Oso Ighodaro should remain in the starting lineup. However, he’s provided minimal fantasy value, so don’t feel obligated to roster Oso.
Source: NBA Injury Report