Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams is out of a walking boot and progressing in his rehab from a strained tendon in his left foot. The Hornets said they will reevaluate Williams ahead of the start of the regular season.
Williams has played in only 62 total games in his first two NBA seasons. In his rookie season, the Hornets center missed several games due to spraining his left ankle, as well as a right thumb dislocation. Last season, Williams played in only 19 games. He was shut down in early-December due to a lower back injury.
Charlotte is counting on Williams to be their starting center this season. Having the 7-footer back should also help the Hornets improve defensively.
