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Mark Williams Agrees to Three-Year, $38 Million Contract with Suns
Restricted free agent Mark Williams will return to the Phoenix Suns on a fully guaranteed deal. The agreement followed negotiations completed Thursday night and caps the team's retention of key free agents.
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Restricted free agent Mark Williams intends to sign a three-year, $38 million fully guaranteed contract to remain with the Phoenix Suns, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. The Suns completed negotiations with Williams' agents Jeff Schwartz and Jordan Gertler of Excel Sports Management on Thursday night.
Williams, 24, a 7-foot-1 center, is coming off the healthiest season of his career after appearing in 60 games.
He averaged 11.7 points, eight rebounds and 0.9 blocks in 23.6 minutes per game. His previous single-season high for games played was 44. Williams arrived in Phoenix via a 2025 draft-night trade from the Charlotte Hornets and started at center during the team's playoff run.
His career averages stand at 12 points, 8.5 rebounds and one block per game. Williams was unable to reach an extension agreement last summer, which made him a restricted free agent this offseason. Thursday's agreement completes the Suns' retention of their priority free agents.
The team reached terms with guards Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin over the weekend.
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