Mark Williams has but to take part in reside 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 towards the Lakers throughout Friday’s preseason opener.
“It is a little bit totally different, however I feel it’s simply extra precautionary, simply making an attempt to organize myself for the season like they’ve mentioned,” Williams mentioned on Friday. “It’s undoubtedly new territory for me. … It’s undoubtedly totally different not enjoying preseason, but it surely’s been good.”
Williams has participated in each different drill besides 5-on-5 play.
Williams added that he might be prepared for opening night time on October 22 towards the Kings.
“I’ll be enjoying opening night time,” Williams mentioned. “I’ll be prepared for that.”
The Suns acquired Williams from the Hornets on Day 1 of the 2025 NBA Draft.