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Did you have any extra motivation coming into the season after not signing a contract extension with the Suns when you were eligible? Mark Williams In a way. I think for both sides it made sense. At the same time, I knew what I was capable of doing. Obviously, the biggest question around me was my availability and my body. I think the staff and I have done a great job of being available and being there for my team. I think if I continue to do that, it’ll all take care of itself.

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Duane Rankin: Suns coach Jordan Ott on Mark Williams (right knee injury management) being available tonight in second of a back-to-back vs. 76ers: "Looks like he's going to be headed that way. Came out of the back-to-back pretty good. 29 minutes (vs. Nets). He wants to play. He wants to play these back-to-backs. Done all the work in the lead up. Hopefully it ends up in a good space." #Suns

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PHNX Suns: BREAKING: Mark Williams is QUESTIONABLE vs the 76ers with right knee injury management on the 2nd night of a back-to-back.

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The Suns have upgraded Grayson Allen (right knee injury management) to probable for Monday’s game against Houston. Mark Williams (right knee injury management) is also probable, and Jamaree Bouyea (concussion protocol) is out.

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Duane Rankin: Suns coach Jordan Ott injury updates: Grayson Allen (knee). Ott said his response to Saturday's 5-on-5 was great and they're hopeful he'll return Monday at Houston in 2nd of back-to-back. Jalen Green (hamstring) Ott said he's making progress and getting close to on-court action against "bodies." Mark Williams. Ott said the plan is for him to play 2nd of back-to-back Monday at Houston, but they want to see how today's game goes for him. #Suns

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Mark Williams: I just played the Bucks that night that I got the call that I'm getting traded. I'm out here. They're like, ‘Yeah, like it's done. Like we're not going back.’ I was like, ‘Y’all can't undo the undo. Like what you mean?’ They were like, ‘No, it's done.’ So I'm hot. I was excited. I was like, it's time. Charlotte wanted to trade me, whatever. I'm excited. We're playing the first game out of the break, and then I have to go back to Charlotte. So, All-Star brea,k I'm just like ‘what the f*ck.’ And then the first game out is LA, of course, like can't write it any other way. Q. And you went off that night, right? Williams: Yeah, I mean, look, another night in the office. I was just trying to show them honestly, like ‘f*ck you all.’ I was excited to go there. I thought I was like a piece that could really help them. Obviously, going into the playoffs, once they lost, obviously, I tweeted a little smiley face like I was hating. I was hating.

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Duane Rankin: Suns big Mark Williams on one-game suspension for dust up with Jose Alvarado in win over Pelicans: "I don't know what I'm supposed to do in that situation. He grabbed me, pushed me. I don't think what I got is just. I'll appeal it, but it's over, we're past it." On facing bigs Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley in Suns loss to Cavs: "Just trying to balance the guards are getting downhill, when they're passing vs. when they're going up. They got a couple of easy drop offs. I think that got them going."

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Fullcourtpass: Mark Williams on the Lakers trade being rescinded 👀 “Honestly, like fu*k y’all” (Via @OldManAndThree , h/t @PurpGolded )

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NBA Courtside: Draymond Green on the Jose Alverado and Mark Williams fight 😬 “Mark Williams looks like he never been in a fight in his life…. I know Looney was over there cracking up that Jose was beating up Mark Williams because you a big, man. You gotta do better”

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Bobby Marks: Suspension amounts Jose Alvarado (NOP): $62,069 Mark Williams (PHX): $36,072

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Shams Charania: The NBA is suspending New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado for two games and Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams for one game after their fight Saturday night, sources tell ESPN.

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Underdog NBA: Status alert: Mark Williams, Jose Alvarado have been ejected Saturday.

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Eddie A. Johnson: This is a straight up joke and cop out by officials. What was Mark Williams to do with a player swinging at him? He held back because he did not want to get kicked out. We all know he could have hurt Jose Alvarado!

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Duane Rankin: Updated: Mark Williams IN, Ryan Dunn OUT. First back-to-back for Williams this season. #Suns #Pelicans

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