PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns are finalizing a deal to deliver again centre Mark Williams on a $38 million, three-year deal, an individual acquainted with the negotiations mentioned on Thursday.
The particular person spoke to The Related Press on situation of anonymity as a result of the deal — first reported by ESPN — has not been introduced.
The 24-year-old Williams was a restricted free agent after scoring 11.7 factors and grabbing eight rebounds per recreation final season. The seven-foot-one massive man performed his first three seasons with the Charlotte Hornets earlier than he was traded to the Suns in a draft-day deal in 2025.
Williams — who was the No. 15 decide within the 2022 draft — has battled accidents all through his profession, however performed in a career-high 60 video games final season, together with 55 begins.
He shot 64 per cent from the sphere and averaged almost a block per recreation.
The Suns have been busy over the previous few days, re-signing a number of key items from final season. Collin Gillespie agreed to a $48 million, four-year deal final week whereas Jordan Goodwin agreed to a contract value $19 million over three years.
Throughout the draft earlier this week, the Suns moved as much as seize Arizona native Koa Peat with the No. 30 choice.
