Williams' Status Uncertain for Suns-Hornets Clash

0:00On April 1, Phoenix Sun's center Mark Williams stays questionable for Thursday's clash against his old team, the Charlotte Hornets, Down In, Charlotte. The seven-footer from Duke's been his first three NBA seasons there before Phoenix snagged him last summer in a trade for two first-round picks. Williams has been sideline the Sun's last 15 games with a stress reaction in his left foot's third metatarsal, but he looks sharp in recent, five on five drills. Coach George Knot says he's improving fast, and the Sun's wins seven and eight without him, including a recent loss to Orlando on this road trip. The big man feels right at home now, calling it a spot where he's truly wanted after Charlotte's earlier trade attempts fell through. He's boosted his stats in Phoenix, averaging 11.6 points and 8.1 boards over a career high 56 games, way up from his. Injury played Hornets days. Dylan Brooks returned Tuesday after missing 18 games with a fractured left hand, dropping nine points despite the rap.

1:02Haywood Highsmith and Amir Coffee sit out with knee and ankle issues, while Charlotte rules out PJ Hall for ankle soreness. Sun's holds seventh in the West at 42 and 33, four and a half games back of Houston for six and three up on the clippers. With seven games left, they're eyeing that direct playoff path before the plane chaos kicks in. That's your Charlotte Hornets news today update, AI powered and always on.