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Suns' Williams Out for Preseason Opener Amid Injury Concerns
10/3/2025
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- Williams will miss the Suns' preseason opener vs. the Lakers due to injury history after 106 games in three seasons.
- Suns coach Jordan Ott says Williams has focused on conditioning since June.
- He has doubled his lower-body strength but hasn't joined live 5-on-5 practices.
- The Suns pursue a cautious, long-term plan and center depth with Khaman Maluach and Nick Richards.
