His sophomore season offered a glimpse of what could be. Earning a starting role, playing in 19 of Charlotte’s first 20 contests, the big man played 26.7 minutes per game, averaging, 12.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks. Unfortunately, a back contusion ended his season, putting him on the shelf for the final 62 games of the 2023-24 campaign.

It's been a career season for Mark Williams, who is currently having the best stretch of his three-year NBA career. Williams on the season is averaging 15.7 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists, while shooting over 62% from the field.

Nick Richards got sent to Phoenix, Mark Williams recorded a career-best 31 points and 13 rebounds in a 117-112 victory over the Utah Jazz.

Williams will sit out the second leg of Charlotte's back-to-back Saturday. Moussa Diabate and Taj Gibson are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Williams' next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with the Lakers.

The Hornets look like a much different team when Mark Williams, LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges, and Brandon Miller are all in the lineup.

In a matchup between teams with two of the worst records in the NBA, the Charlotte Hornets managed to best the New Orleans Pelicans 123 to 92 in the second game of their franchise record nine-game home stand.

The Charlotte Hornets and New Orleans Pelicans are about to get things underway at Spectrum Center, and while the Hornets will have some reinforcements back in

January 16 - Mark Williams amassed 31 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Charlotte Hornets past the Utah Jazz 117-112 on Wednesday in Salt Lake City. LaMelo Ball totaled 27 points, nine assists ...

The Hornets owned the third quarter 36-28, sparked by Center Mark Williams' 14 points and capped by an impressive 12-0 run. The momentum continued into the fourth quarter as Charlotte outscored ...

LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges returned from injuries to drop 25 and 22 points, respectively, as the host Charlotte Hornets drilled the New Orleans Pelicans 123-92 on Saturday night.

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Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (5) dunks against the Utah Jazz during the second quarter at Delta Center. Chris Nicoll USA TODAY NETWORK With more time available than previously expected ...