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Suns Extend 24-Year-Old Center for 3-Year, $29M Contract Right Ahead of Season Opener

The Phoenix Suns have secured a key piece of their future just before the 2026-27 NBA season tips off. As Mark Williams is out for the foreseeable future, the extension of 24-year-old teammate Oso Ighodaro provides relief on the hardwood and even in the books.

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Report: Suns C Oso Ighodaro agrees to three-year, $29M extension

Phoenix Suns center Oso Ighodaro agreed to a three-year, $29 million extension on the eve of the season, ESPN reported Sunday night. Ighodaro's extension begins with the 2028-29 season.

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Oso Ighodaro News / Burn City Sports / October 18

Suns lock in center Oso Ighodaro with 3-year, $29 million extension

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns have agreed to a three-year, $29 million contract extension with center Oso Ighodaro, securing the young frontcourt player through at least the 2030-31 season.

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Oso Ighodaro News / Hoops Rumors / October 18

Suns, Ighodaro Agree To Three-Year, $29MM Extension

The Suns have agreed to a three-year extension worth $29MM with third-year center Oso Ighodaro, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports (via Twitter). The deal is fully guaranteed, Kelly Iko reports for Yahoo Sports (Twitter link).

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 18

Bright Side Roundtable: Biggest reasons for optimism and concern in 2026-27

The season begins for the Phoenix Suns this upcoming Wednesday as they make the trip to the Pacific Northwest to take on the Portland Trail Blazers. It’s

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 18

Fanning the Flames & Suns Geek: Just give me a reason…

MAKE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, AND YOUTUBE!! As we approach the start of the NBA season, Suns Geek joins the pod to chat all things Phoenix Suns.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

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Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / October 18

Kevin Durant, Mat Ishbia trade shots as Dillon Brooks responds to ‘DUI’ jab

PHOENIX — Former Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant and Suns owner Mat Ishbia traded shots online Saturday, revisiting Durant’s short — and, for some, polarizing — time in the Valley.

Jordan Ott News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 18

Suns' Jordan Ott Sends Message Ahead of New Season

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns are ready. Don't take that from fans who have watched the team's preseason slate — or media like us attending games and sitting in press conferences — or even players competing on the court.

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Kevin Durant, Suns owner Mat Ishbia go at it on social media over failed partnership

Kevin Durant is no longer a member of the Suns, but apparently, he and team owner Mat Ishbia still have a few things to discuss. And thanks to social media, the rest of us get to follow along.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 18

Suns Unlocked More Salary Cap Flexibility With Latest Roster Move

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns finalized their roster for the beginning of the 2026-27 regular season over the weekend by releasing forward Haywood Highsmith.

Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Rumors / October 18

Suns, Oso Ighodaro Discussing Contract Extension

Third-year center Oso Ighodaro confirmed to reporters on Friday that his representatives have been discussing a potential contract extension with the Suns, per Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic (Twitter video link).

Devin Booker News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 18

Inside the Suns: Bold Predictions, the biggest roster hole, Devin Booker

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Phoenix Suns News / HITC / October 18

Kevin Durant takes wild Bradley Beal shot at Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia during online tiff

Kevin Durant and Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia have been going back and forth on X, and KD’s latest jibe involves former teammate Bradley Beal. NBA superstars generally don’t tend to speak candidly with the public, but it has never been a problem for Kevin Durant.

Mat Ishbia News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 17

Will the Suns win a playoff series? Mat Ishbia thinks so

Mat Ishbia is confident about the Phoenix Suns escaping the first round of this year’s playoffs. Is this fake-it-till-you-make-it internet bluster or are the Phoenix Suns built for playoff success?

Ryan Dunn News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 17

Exclusive: Suns’ Ryan Dunn reveals newfound love in finding ‘more milestones’

PHOENIX– An emerging third-year is in the books for Phoenix Suns defensive wing Ryan Dunn, but there’s more beneath the surface. Behind the pick-and-roll

Haywood Highsmith News / Hoops Wire / October 17

Suns waive veteran Haywood Highsmith

The Suns have waived Haywood Highsmith and plan to keep Jamaree Bouyea, leaving one standard roster spot open to begin the season. John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 reported the decision Saturday, confirming that Bouyea will remain as the team’s 14th man on a non-guaranteed contract.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 17

Devin Booker, Jordan Ott share Suns’ biggest victory in preseason

PHOENIX– The Phoenix Suns, Devin Booker, and Jordan Ott had one thing on their minds throughout the preseason. Health. Just a year prior, they lost Booker’s backcourt mate, Jalen Green, to a hamstring injury that limited him to 30 games.

Mat Ishbia News / Larry Brown Sports / October 16

Mat Ishbia makes two bold predictions about the Suns

Mat Ishbia is calling his shots (plural) ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. The Phoenix Suns owner Ishbia appeared this week on CNBC Sport. During the interview, Ishbia previewed the coming season for his team and made two bold predictions.

Phoenix Suns News / Stadium Rant / October 16

Phoenix Suns Roster Update: 3 Major Concerns Before Opening Night

The latest Phoenix Suns roster update centers on three concerns: Luke Kennard’s knee injury, final roster decisions, and frontcourt depth. Kennard will miss Friday’s preseason finale after suffering left knee soreness during Wednesday’s 123-103 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

Dillon Brooks News / Fadeaway World / October 16

Dillon Brooks Wants To Become An NBA Referee: 'No Fouls And Hand Out T’s'

Dillon Brooks has built a reputation as one of the NBA’s most controversial players, regularly clashing with opponents and referees throughout his career.

Dillon Brooks News / HITC / October 14

Dillon Brooks says there’s one other ‘villain’ in the NBA besides himself

Dillon Brooks claims he shares the NBA villain title with only one other player. In the 2025–26 season with the Phoenix Suns, Dillon Brooks put up 20.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game.

Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Wire / October 8

Suns’ Jordan Ott on Miles Bridges ankle injury: ‘We think he’s in a good place’

Miles Bridges gave the Suns a scare Wednesday night, but the early word from Phoenix sounds encouraging. Bridges rolled his right ankle during the second quarter of the Suns’ preseason loss to the Bulls and did not return after heading to the locker room.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / October 8

Suns HC Jordan Ott provides update on Miles Bridges

CHICAGO — The Phoenix Suns may have dodged a bullet with Miles Bridges after he left Wednesday’s matchup against the Chicago Bulls due to injury. The forward sustained the injury on a loose-ball play, twisting his right ankle.