Mark Williams made a modest impact in his Suns debut, contributing six points, 11 rebounds, and two blocks in limited minutes due to a lower body injury. Despite his scoring being subdued, Williams excelled in defensive metrics. His gradual return is likely to streamline Phoenix’s center rotation, with Oso Ighodaro starting and Nick Richards providing brief support. Rookie Khaman Maluach’s inactive status highlights the evolving depth at the position as Williams continues to ramp up.