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3 Center Replacements The Phoenix Suns Could Target After Mark Williams’ Injury

The Phoenix Suns just suffered an unlucky hit right before training camp, as Mark Williams had surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will miss over five months, which leaves Phoenix without the center it just gave a three-year, $38.0 million deal to after he averaged 11.7 points and 8.0 rebounds last season.

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Mark Williams’ injury has Phoenix Suns fans debating the club’s next move

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns’ latest blow has fans debating how the team should respond to losing their starting center. Mark Williams underwent surgery Thursday to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder after suffering the injury during an offseason workout.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / September 11

Should Khaman Maluach or Oso Ighodaro start after Suns C Mark Williams’ injury?

Mark Williams’ shoulder surgery is a significant blow to the Phoenix Suns. It could also force the organization to answer a question it has been postponing: Which young center is ready to become part of the team’s long-term foundation?

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The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

The '2025-26 NBA double-double leaders' quiz

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Mark Williams News / Field Level Media / September 11

Report: Suns C Mark Williams has shoulder surgery

Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams will miss an extended period of time following shoulder surgery, ESPN reported on Friday. He underwent a procedure on Thursday to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, an injury reportedly sustained in a recent offseason workout.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Mark Williams News / Hoops Wire / September 11

Suns’ Mark Williams likely to miss five months after shoulder surgery

The Suns will be without starting center Mark Williams for a while. A fairly long while. Williams underwent surgery Thursday to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder and is likely to miss approximately five months, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7.

Mark Williams News / Burn City Sports / September 11

Suns’ Mark Williams out for months after shoulder injury during practice

In today’s world of the NBA, roster construction is about just as important as the talent and chemistry you build around it. When one piece of the puzzle is out of place, it affects the rest of the process.

Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Rumors / September 11

Suns’ Mark Williams Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

11:55 am: Williams’ recovery is expected to last approximately five months, reports Gambadoro (Twitter link). That could put him on track to return to action in February, barring setbacks.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Darius Garland News / Burn City Sports / September 10

Local report puts Darius Garland trade to Phoenix Suns speculation to rest

PHOENIX — Ever since the Los Angeles Clippers were stripped of five first-round picks due to salary cap violations, Phoenix Suns fans have run wild with hypothetical trades to bring Clippers guard Darius Garland to the Valley.

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NBA News / Phoenix Suns on SI / September 10

Suns vs Spurs Preseason Game to Be Nationally Televised

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns don't have much national television exposure this coming season, though a preseason battle against the San Antonio Spurs can be seen by everyone across the country.

Dillon Brooks News / Burn City Sports / September 10

Suns’ Dillon Brooks trains with UFC in China before NBA 2026 preseason

WUDANG, CHINA –Dillon Brooks has never needed much help finding intensity. He may have found a new way to showcase it with the UFC. While the Suns are in China for their NBA preseason games, Brooks was spotted training with UFC fighter Li Jingliang, creating one of the preseason’s more unexpected basketball-meets-combat-sports crossovers.

Bradley Beal News / Burn City Sports / September 10

Former Suns guard Bradley Beal responds to backlash over his new jersey number

LOS ANGELES — Former Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal is weighing in on the backlash surrounding his new number, one tied to another former Sun and Valley favorite.

Phoenix Suns News / Fadeaway World / September 10

Phoenix Suns Projected Starting Lineup And Rotation For 2026-27: Play-In Team Or Western Conference Threat?

I think no one expected the Phoenix Suns to actually be that good last season, and I believe it gets forgotten a little because of how badly it ended. They went 45-37, finished seventh in the West during the regular season, survived the Play-In to grab the No.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / September 9

Breaking down the Suns’ first 10 games of the season

Let’s take a quick look ahead to the first 10-game stretch for the Phoenix Suns this season. Yes, we still need to get through camp, preseason, etc., before any of this really matters.

Darius Garland News / Phoenix Suns on SI / September 9

Suns Insider Doesn't Mince Words On Darius Garland Trade Buzz

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns have been heavily tied to Los Angeles Clippers guard Darius Garland in recent days. The buzz mostly comes from the fallout of Los Angeles' punishment from the NBA after an investigation into their handling of Kawhi Leonard and the salary cap circumvention that came with it.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / September 9

Ranking the Suns’ three best players

As we prepare to finalize our preseason SunsRank, it’s worth looking back at the list we’ve created so far. Overall, I think it’s a solid reflection of where this franchise currently stands.

Dillon Brooks News / Phoenix Suns on SI / September 8

Dillon Brooks Takes Suns' Offseason Training to New Level

PHOENIX — Leave it to Dillon Brooks to find the most interesting offseason training. Ahead of the Phoenix Suns' training camp beginning later this month,

Dillon Brooks News / Fadeaway World / September 8

Dillon Brooks Shows Off Kung Fu Training In Mountains Of China

Dillon Brooks seems to have spent part of his offseason far away from an NBA gym, with the Phoenix Suns forward showing off his Kung Fu training in the Wudang Mountains of China.

Dillon Brooks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 7

Suns’ Dillon Brooks will return from China with some kung fu skills

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks is certainly one NBA player anyone would want to have on their corner in a fistfight. For starters, Brooks never backs down from a battle.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 5

NBA Notes: Suns, Jalen Green, Warriors, Stephen Curry, Lakers

Could Jalen Green eventually find himself back on the trade market? It’s at least a possibility worth watching, with Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report recently listing Green among five “sneaky” trade candidates, as relayed by Donnie Druin of NBA On SI.

Koa Peat News / NBA Draft on SI / September 3

Koa Peat has Gone Under-the-Radar as a Value Pick for Suns

On draft night 2026, former Arizona Wildcat Koa Peat watched as fellow draft hopefuls heard their name called one by one. Peat, a five-star forward who helped power Arizona to the Final Four alongside Brayden Burries, had previously been on the fence about entering his name into the ’26 draft at all.