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Charania notes that Williams will miss “an extended period of time” after suffering the injury during an offseason workout. Williams’ injury history is extensive and well-documented, so this latest injury puts him in “do not draft” territory. Suddenly, Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach are late-round fliers in standard leagues, with Maluach the early favorite to take over starting duties due to his strong Summer League play.

One week after the Suns tendered Williams a qualifying offer, making him a restricted free agent, the two sides reached a verbal agreement on a new contract. Acquired from the Hornets last offseason, the 7-footer appeared in 60 regular-season games for the first time in his four-year NBA career. Williams averaged 11.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 0.9 steals and 0.9 blocks, shooting 64.4 percent from the field and 77.1 percent from the foul line. Williams missed nearly a month of action in March due to a lingering foot issue, and health concerns usually knock him down a few rounds in fantasy drafts.

Williams played a career-best 61 games last season, though he ended up missing the entirety of the Suns’ first-round series against the Thunder and only played in one of their two play-in games. However, he was still effective when he was on the floor, and Phoenix likely won’t let the 24-year-old walk for cheap. He should be penciled in as their starting center for next season, though Khaman Maluach’s development could alter the Suns’ stance on how much their willing to match on an offer sheet for Williams. Brea was a summer league standout in 2025 and will likely play for the Suns’ squad again, though he is likely still far off from being a rotational player for them.

Williams will remain sidelined for what could be the Suns’ final game of the season, as they go into Game 4 in a 0-3 hole. Oso Ighodaro has been the replacement in the starting lineup, and that should remain the case on Monday.

Williams still hasn’t played since the first Play-In game. With the 24-year-old center sidelined in Game 2, Oso Ighodaro started and had seven points and eight rebounds in 29 minutes. Ighodaro will likely remain in the starting lineup as long as Williams is out.

The Suns will be without their starting center for a second straight game, as they look to avoid falling behind two games in the series. Williams has not played since the first of two Play-In Tournament games, which the Suns lost to the Trail Blazers. Oso Ighodaro will likely start again in Williams’ spot.

Williams missed Sunday’s Game 1 loss to the Thunder with a sore left foot. Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach combined for zero points in 41 minutes in Williams’ absence. The 24-year-old center remains questionable for Game 2. Ighodaro will likely start again if Williams is ruled out.

Williams will miss a second consecutive game as he continues to deal with a sore left foot. Oso Ighodaro started Friday’s Play-In victory over the Warriors, logging 26 minutes. He’ll take on a similar role for Game 1, while Khaman Maluach may play more than the five minutes that he did the last time out because of Oklahoma City’s interior depth.

After logging 22 minutes in Tuesday’s loss to the Trail Blazers, Williams was held out of Friday’s win over the Warriors. Oso Ighodaro played 26 minutes as the starting center, with the Suns going small for extended periods. Given the matchup, there may be more minutes available to Khaman Maluach if Williams remains out.

The Suns will be without their starting center on Friday, with their season on the line. Williams played 22 minutes in the Play-In Tournament loss to the Trail Blazers. In his absence, Oso Ighodaro will likely fill in as Phoenix’s starting center.

Williams, who sat out the Suns’ last regular-season game, logged 22 minutes in Tuesday’s loss to the Trail Blazers. Oso Ighodaro was his replacement in the starting lineup on most nights during the regular season, and that should remain the case on Friday if Williams can’t play.

Williams will be sidelined for the season finale, which means Khaman Maluach may make a return to the starting unit. He had 14 rebounds and three blocks in 30 minutes as a starter on Wednesday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.