Suns' Mark Williams good with ramp-up planShow Caption Hide Caption Suns' Mark Williams excited for new season, change of scenery Phoenix Suns' Mark Williams, acquired from the Charlotte Hornets, describes his mindset heading into the 2025-26 season. The Phoenix Suns are managing Mark Williams' preseason activity due to his injury history. PALM DESERT – This is all new to Mark Williams, but he understands it and is all good with how the Phoenix Suns are gearing him up for his first year with them. … It’s definitely different not playing preseason, but it’s been good.”Williams has participated in everything in training camp except live 5-on-5. He's on a good path.”Suns' Mark Williams wants to show Hornets they were wrong to trade him Phoenix Suns' Mark Williams wants to prove why his former team, the Charlotte Hornets, should regret trading him.