Mark Williams, the Phoenix Suns' starting center, will not play against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday due to right foot soreness. This is a setback for the Suns, who have been managing Williams' right knee injury throughout the season, preventing him from playing back-to-backs until mid-January. Despite the recent injury, Williams has been a standout performer this season, averaging a career-high 11.6 points (on 63.3% shooting), 8.1 rebounds, and an assist per game in 56 games. However, the Suns' struggles with injuries continue, as they also face the Bulls without three key players: Dillon Brooks (left hand fracture), Jordan Goodwin (left calf strain), and the recently added Zach Collins (right first toe surgery), Jaden Ivey (left patellofemoral pain syndrome), and Anfernee Simons (left ulnar styloid fracture). Adding to the injury woes, Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis are questionable, while former Suns player Jalen Smith and Patrick Williams are doubtful. The Suns-Bulls game will be a challenging match, with the tip-off set for 7 p.m. at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Fans can tune in to 98.7 and the Arizona Sports app to catch all the action.
