Suns continue training camp as they assess starting center options

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Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Suns continue training camp as they assess starting center options
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The Phoenix Suns completed Day 3 of training camp on October 1 at their practice facility. With Mark Williams sidelined for several months due to a shoulder injury, Khaman Maluach is competing with Oso Ighodaro for the starting center position. Coach Jordan Ott stated they aim to finalize the starter before the season opener on October 21 against the Portland Trail Blazers. Players have expressed a competitive atmosphere in practice, with developments in team chemistry as they approach their preseason opener against the Detroit Pistons on October 5.

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  • •Suns completed Day 3 of training camp on October 1.
  • •Khaman Maluach and Oso Ighodaro vie for the starting center role.
  • •Mark Williams is out for several months with a shoulder injury.
  • •Coach Ott aims to decide on a starter before October 21.
  • •Suns will face the Pistons in their preseason opener on October 5.
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  • 10:18 PMYahoo Sports — Suns coach provides a timeline in determining starting center
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The Phoenix Suns completed Day 3 of training camp Oct. 1, at the team's practice facility.

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