Mark Williams signs three-year deal to return to Phoenix Suns
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 12:01 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Mark Williams has signed a three-year, $38 million contract to return to the Phoenix Suns, as confirmed by sources. The deal is fully guaranteed for Williams, who served as the starting center last season, averaging 11 points, 8 rebounds, and 1 block per game in 23.6 minutes. His return adds depth to the Suns' frontcourt as they look to improve on last season's performance. Williams' contributions were notable during his time as a key player for the team, and he will aim to build on that success in the upcoming season.
- •Mark Williams agrees to a three-year, $38 million deal with the Suns.
- •Williams averaged 11 points and 8 rebounds last season.
- •The contract is fully guaranteed.
- •Williams played as the team's starting center.
- •Suns aim to enhance their competitiveness next season.
- 1:21 AMESPN — Sources: Williams back to Suns for 3 years, $38M
- 12:39 AMYahoo Sports — Phoenix Suns to keep Mark Williams with $38M deal
- 12:35 AMYahoo Sports — Suns finalizing deal to bring back Mark Williams on $38 million, 3-year deal, AP source says
- 12:12 AMYahoo Sports — NBA free agency: Suns C Mark Williams agrees to 3-year, $38 million deal to stay in Phoenix
- 12:01 AMYahoo Sports — Big man Mark Williams returns to Phoenix on a three-year deal
"The Phoenix Suns are finalizing a deal to bring back center Mark Williams on a $38 million, three-year deal, a person familiar with the negotiations said on Thursday. The 24-year-old Williams was a restricted free agent after scoring 11.7 points and grabbing eight rebounds per game last season. The 7-foot-1 big man played his first three seasons with the Charlotte Hornets before he was traded to the Suns in a draft day deal in 2025.
"The Phoenix Suns look to bring back big man Mark Williams on a three-year deal, league sources confirmed with The Arizona Republic on June 25.
"Restricted free agent Mark Williams intends to sign a three-year, $38 million, fully guaranteed contract to return to the Suns, sources said.
Sources
External links- ESPNJun 26, 2026, 1:21 AMSources: Williams back to Suns for 3 years, $38M
Restricted free agent Mark Williams intends to sign a three-year, $38 million, fully guaranteed contract to return to the Suns, sources said.
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 12:39 AMPhoenix Suns to keep Mark Williams with $38M deal
The Phoenix Suns look to bring back big man Mark Williams on a three-year deal, league sources confirmed with The Arizona Republic on June 25.
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 12:35 AMSuns finalizing deal to bring back Mark Williams on $38 million, 3-year deal, AP source says
The Phoenix Suns are finalizing a deal to bring back center Mark Williams on a $38 million, three-year deal, a person familiar with the negotiations said on Thursday. The 24-year-old Williams was a restricted free agent after scoring 11.7 points and grabbing eight rebounds per game last season. The 7-foot-1 big man played his first three seasons with the Charlotte Hornets before he was traded to the Suns in a draft day deal in 2025.
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 12:12 AMNBA free agency: Suns C Mark Williams agrees to 3-year, $38 million deal to stay in Phoenix
Mark Williams isn't going anywhere.
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 12:01 AMBig man Mark Williams returns to Phoenix on a three-year deal
Big man Mark Williams returns to Phoenix on a three-year deal
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