Mark Williams has but to take part in stay 5-on-5 play throughout coaching camp, with the Phoenix Suns cautiously gearing him up for the beginning of the season.
Williams didn’t play in opposition to the Lakers throughout Friday’s preseason opener.
“It is a little bit completely different, however I feel it’s simply extra precautionary, simply making an attempt to arrange myself for the season like they’ve stated,” Williams stated on Friday. “It’s undoubtedly new territory for me. … It’s undoubtedly completely different not taking part in preseason, however it’s been good.”
Williams has participated in each different drill besides 5-on-5 play.
Williams added that he can be prepared for opening evening on October 22 in opposition to the Kings.
“I’ll be taking part in opening evening,” Williams stated. “I’ll be prepared for that.”
The Suns acquired Williams from the Hornets on Day 1 of the 2025 NBA Draft.
