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PHX • Center • #5
4 days ago
Wednesday’s game is the second in as many nights for the Suns, who lost to the Rockets on Tuesday. With Williams not playing, Oso Ighodaro will return to the starting lineup, and he is worth streaming in active deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Center • #5
5 days ago
After playing 26 minutes in his return to the Suns’ starting lineup on Sunday, Williams played 28 minutes on Tuesday. While the increase in playing time was slight, his workload will be something to watch in Phoenix’s last three regular-season games. Oso Ighodaro (8/5/1/1/1) played 19 minutes off the bench, with his role taking a hit since Williams’ return to action. The Suns host Dallas on Wednesday, a spot where they could look to rest Williams. If so, Ighodaro would start.
PHX • Center • #5
10 days ago
Available for the first time in a month, Williams made his return to action in the city where he began his NBA career. The Suns’ center was used in a reserve role, and he scored efficiently in his 20 minutes. Add in the three blocks, and this was a good night for Williams despite the defeat. Oso Ighodaro remained in the starting lineup, tallying six points, nine rebounds and one assist in 25 minutes. The Suns are off until Sunday, and it would be unsurprising if Williams and Ighodaro swapped roles in that day’s game against the Bulls.
PHX • Center • #5
10 days ago
Williams is officially back after a monthlong absence. Whether he starts or comes off the bench, Williams’ return means fewer minutes for Oso Ighodaro. Unless there’s a dire need for rebounds and assists, Ighodaro offers limited fantasy upside with Williams available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Center • #5
11 days ago
Williams’ potential return to the Suns’ lineup carries some implications in fantasy basketball. Oso Ighodaro has served as the starting center in Williams’ absence, offering limited fantasy value. However, he is rostered in 19 percent of Yahoo! leagues. Even if Williams’ playing were to be restricted in his return to action, that would be enough to make Ighodaro a non-factor in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Center • #5
12 days ago
Williams’ stint on the sidelines will continue into Week 23, and that means Oso Ighodaro should continue to start in his place. Ighodaro has been productive running with the first unit, and fantasy managers should continue to deploy him with confidence.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Center • #5
16 days ago
Williams has been out since early March, while Brooks has been sidelined for a little over a month. The good news is that both are making progress in their respective recoveries. However, Williams and Brooks still not being cleared for 5-on-5 work does not bode well for their ability to impact fantasy basketball in Week 23. Managers stashing either in an IL spot can continue to hold out hope that this changes, but they should not ignore potential alternatives on the waiver wire.
Source: Shane Young
PHX • Center • #5
about 1 month ago
Williams was ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Bulls due to a sore left foot, and the Suns have provided more clarity on his situation. He’s dealing with a stress reaction in his left third metatarsal and will be out for at least two to three weeks. There’s a chance Williams returns in time for the playoff weeks in Yahoo! default leagues, so managers should stash him in an IL spot. Oso Ighodaro has served as the backup center on most nights and should move into the starting lineup.
Source: Shane Young
PHX • Center • #5
about 1 month ago
Williams is dealing with left foot soreness, ruling him out for Thursday’s game. Oso Ighodaro has served as the backup center for most of this season, and a move into the starting lineup would make him a worthwhile streamer. Khaman Maluach could enter the rotation, but there would not be much to gain from slotting him into fantasy lineups.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Center • #5
about 2 months ago
Williams shot poorly on Thursday but had enough volume to reach double figures in scoring for the fifth time in the last six games. He added double-digit rebounds, as well, to generate his fourth double-double of February. Williams’s role hasn’t changed much throughout the season, and his recent production should also be here to stay. He’ll likely remain a double-double threat each time he takes the floor, which has some value in fantasy basketball leagues.
PHX • Center • #5
2 months ago
Williams continues to flourish in Phoenix, with Tuesday’s double-double being his 11th of the season and first since January 14. Fantasy managers who rolled the dice on the 7-footer have been rewarded handsomely, as neither Williams’ productivity nor availability has been up for debate. He’s now appeared in 46 games, a career-high for the center who struggled with injuries throughout his first three NBA seasons.
PHX • Center • #5
2 months ago
Williams’ production this season has been inconsistent, but the Nets simply didn’t have an answer for him in this game. He set a new season high for scoring while only missing two shots. He didn’t do much on the glass, but he was able to make up for it with a dominant night down low. The Pistons are next up on the schedule for the Nets on Thursday, where Williams will look to stay hot.
PHX • Center • #5
3 months ago
After playing 29 minutes in Monday’s win over the Nets, Williams is good to go for Tuesday night. His availability limits the fantasy impact of Oso Ighodaro, whose bench role makes him a player not worth rostering in redraft leagues.
Source: Amanda Pflugrad
PHX • Center • #5
3 months ago
Williams logged 29 minutes in Monday’s win over the Nets, but he’s questionable for the second leg of the Suns’ back-to-back set due to right knee injury management. If Williams sits this one out, Oso Ighodaro could replace him in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Center • #5
3 months ago
After a subpar performance in Thursday’s loss to the Pistons, Williams redeemed himself with a solid effort against the Knicks. He finished one rebound shy of a double-double and has scored in double figures in five of his last six outings. Williams has been a top-100 player over the past two weeks, which is what he’s done all season long.
PHX • Center • #5
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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.