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Charlotte Hornets starter is out for two weeks

Mark Williams is having a productive season for the Charlotte Hornets.

He only appeared in 19 games, but the former Duke star averaged 12.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.1 blocks per contest while shooting 64.9% from the field.

On Friday evening, the Hornets provided an injury update on Williams.

Via Tim Bontemps of ESPN: “The Hornets say Mark Williams has suffered a strained tendon in his left foot and will be reevaluated in two weeks, meaning he will miss training camp and the start of the preseason.”

Williams, the 15th pick in 2022, was limited to just 19 games last season due to injuries.”

At just 22 years old, Williams is one of the Hornets’ best young stars.

The Hornets won’t play their first game of the new season until October 23rd, when they visit the Houston Rockets in Texas.

Based on the update, it is possible that Williams could be in action at the start of the season.

The Hornets are coming off a year in which they finished 13th in the Eastern Conference with a 21-61 record.

They haven’t been able to make the NBA playoffs since the 2016 season, when Kemba Walker was still on the roster (eight years ago).

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March 15, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) and center Mark Williams (5) during a timeout in the second quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images / Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

However, the Hornets have an extremely talented core of young players with Brandon Miller, LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges and Williams.

If the team is able to have a good season, it could compete for a play-in tournament spot (a top ten seed).

By Jasper

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