Suns-Williams extension unlikely before deadline.

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00:00Welcome to our deep dive into Mark Williams' contract situation with the Phoenix Suns.

00:05The deadline for extending rookie contracts in the NBA is approaching on Monday, and Mark Williams,

00:11a center for the Phoenix Suns, is one of the players eligible for an extension from the 2022

00:15draft class. ESPN analysts Bobby Marks and Tim Bontom examined the extension prospects across

00:22the league, concluding that it is improbable for Williams to secure an extension at this moment.

00:27The primary factor influencing this outlook is Williams' history of injuries. Throughout his

00:33first three seasons with the Charlotte Hornets, he has played in 43, 19, and 44 games, respectively.

00:40Last year, the Los Angeles Lakers attempted to trade for Williams, but the transaction

00:45was canceled after he did not pass a physical examination. Subsequently, the Suns acquired

00:51him on draft night this offseason, trading two first-round picks to Charlotte in the process.

00:56According to Marks, John Gambadoro from Arizona Sports mentioned that he does not anticipate

01:02an extension being finalized between Williams and the Suns. Instead, it seems that Phoenix

01:07will prefer to evaluate how the current season unfolds. If no extension is reached, Williams

01:12will become a restricted free agent next offseason. The Suns have a degree of control over DeAndre

01:18Ayton's situation, allowing them to reintegrate him into the lineup if he performs well. Over the

01:23last two seasons, Williams has demonstrated his capabilities by averaging 14.5 points, 10 rebounds,

01:302.1 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game, with an impressive shooting percentage of 61.5 percent

01:37when he is healthy. As the season begins, he is expected to take on the role of starting center

01:43for the Suns, with Nick Richards, Oso Iguodaro, and Kamen Maluak, the number 10 overall pick,

01:49providing support in various capacities. The Suns have been careful with Williams during the

01:54preseason, as he has yet to participate in any preseason games and has only recently begun engaging

01:59in five-on-five practice sessions. In the event of a trade, Marks has proposed a contract that

02:04includes injury protections. The Suns are set to kick off their season on Wednesday against the

02:10Sacramento Kings. What are your thoughts on the Suns' approach to his contract extension?

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