Of all the new additions the Phoenix Suns have brought to The Valley ahead of the 2025-26 season, few have the kind of pressure on their shoulders that Mark Williams does. The 23-year-old thought of as one of the more imposing bigs in the league, the problem to this point has been his inability to stay on the court.
This was the reason his trade to the Los Angeles Lakers broke down at the deadline last season, and also why the Suns were able to pick him up at a discounted price. With Phoenix also needing Williams to provide real minutes for them - it is going to take rookie Khaman Maluach some time to adapt to the league - the pressure is on him to remain healthy and contribute right away.