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The Suns have waived forward CJ Huntley, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7, continuing to reshape their two-way roster ahead of the season. Phoenix is also planning to release shooting guard Koby Brea. Both players held two-way contracts, leaving Pat Spencer as the only remaining player on such a deal once the moves […] The post Suns make roster move appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Phoenix Suns waive two‑way forward Koby Brea, the 41st overall pick from the 2025 draft, after he appeared in 12 games last season (3.8 points, 43.3% from three) and spent time with the Valley Suns in the G League (16.4 PPG). The move coincides with the release of fellow two‑way player CJ Huntley as the team seeks front‑court depth following Mark Williams' shoulder labrum surgery. Phoenix still has forward Duop Reath on an Exhibit 10 deal and may convert him to a two‑way contract, though nothing is confirmed yet.
The Phoenix Suns have waived forward CJ Huntley, who was on a two-way contract, alongside Koby Brea. Huntley, a 6'11" undrafted Appalachian State rookie, played four games for Phoenix, averaging 3.0 points and 1.3 rebounds in 10 minutes. He excelled in the G League with the Valley Suns, posting 15.3 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.0 block over 42 games while shooting .623/.341/.670. The Suns may convert Duop Reath’s Exhibit 10 deal to a two-way contract, leaving another two-way spot open after these cuts.
The Suns have managed to nail the smaller decisions to keep winning games while fumbling the massive calls that could have led to true contention.
The Phoenix Suns are set to waive two‑way guard Koby Brea, according to league sources. Brea, a former Kentucky second‑round pick, hit 43.3% from three in 12 games last season but struggled in this year’s Summer League, shooting just 28.9% from beyond the arc. With injured center Mark Williams opening a hole in the frontcourt, Phoenix is prioritizing size over perimeter shooting and will look to add another big man via the two‑way market. The move underscores the Suns’ roster shake‑up ahead of the regular season.
The Phoenix Suns lock up backup big man Oso Ighodaro with a three‑year, $29 million extension that starts in the 2028‑29 season. Acquired from the Trail Blazers as the No. 40 pick in 2024, Ighodaro posted 6.5 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists over 22 minutes in 2025‑26, appearing in all 82 games. With starting center Mark Williams out after shoulder surgery, the Suns will rely on Ighodaro and sophomore Khaman Maluach to fill the front‑court void, securing cost certainty while his role expands. The deal, negotiated by agent Erika Ruiz, includes a $2.4 million team option for 2027‑28.
The Portland Trail Blazers launch their 2026-27 campaign with a revamped roster and new coaching under Micah Nori. Damian Lillard returns from Achilles rehab, showing polished shooting and solid defense, while sharing backcourt duties with rising star Deni Avdija, whose chemistry with Lillard appears promising. The biggest surprise is the acquisition of former All-Star point guard Ja Morant from Memphis, now likely to serve as a dynamic sixth‑man rather than a starter, adding explosive scoring off the bench. Though the team missed the 2026 draft, the frontcourt remains defensively focused. The preview highlights how these key guard combos and defensive identity could shape the Blazers' chances against early opponents like the Phoenix Suns.
The Phoenix Suns plan to waive two-way guard Koby Brea, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The move would open a two-way roster spot as Phoenix looks to add frontcourt depth with center Mark Williams injured to start the 2026-27 season. Brea, who re-signed with Phoenix on a two-way contract on July 6, appeared in […] The post Suns plan to waive Koby Brea appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Suns plan to waive Koby Brea, opening a two-way roster spot while they look for additional frontcourt help, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Duop Reath could fill that opening. The veteran center remains on an Exhibit 10 contract, and Phoenix has previously been linked to converting his deal to a two-way agreement. That […] The post Suns to waive second-year guard appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Devin Booker's 3-point numbers aren't great. But it's more complicated than saying he should cut down on the volume, especially on this Suns team.
The NBA rookie extension deadline looms, with the Phoenix Suns sealing a three‑year, $29 million deal for young center Oso Ighodaro and the Oklahoma City Thunder locking down All‑Defensive guard Cason Wallace on a five‑year, $139 million rookie‑scale contract. Both extensions were confirmed by ESPN’s Shams Charania, and more deals are expected before the 2026‑27 season tip‑off on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Portland Trail Blazers’ Scoot Henderson remains unsigned, hinting at further negotiations today.
The Phoenix Suns waive second‑year sharpshooter Koby Brea as they finalize their 2026‑27 roster. Drafted 41st overall in 2025, Brea showed a 43.3% three‑point rate in 12 regular‑season games last year, but his Summer League (28.6%) and preseason (30%) shooting slumped, prompting Phoenix to open a two‑way contract slot. The move follows recent moves—including Duop Reath’s two‑way signing, Haywood Highsmith’s waiver, Oso Ighodaro’s extension, and Ryan Dunn’s option pick‑up—highlighting the Suns’ focus on roster flexibility ahead of the regular season.
Brea played in 12 games and shot 43.3% from 3 last season, while Huntley appeared in four games for the Suns.
The Suns bringing Oso Ighodaro back on a three-year, $29 million extension to keep a current starter is superb business for the franchise.
Kevin Durant pushed back against criticism of his time with the Phoenix Suns, arguing on X that the franchise already had internal issues before he joined the team. The Houston Rockets forward responded to a user who claimed Phoenix reached the NBA Finals before acquiring him and regressed afterward. “They were actually a 500. Team […] The post Kevin Durant says Suns had internal problems before he arrived appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
As the NBA season tips off, the Phoenix Suns are back on court, but the buzz centers on former teammate Kevin Durant’s public spat with owner Mat Ishbia over the decision to acquire him. The blog asks fans to weigh in on how the Suns could have better used their assets—Mikal Bridges, Jae Crowder and Cam Johnson—instead of trading for Durant after a disappointing 2023 playoff exit. It also pits rookie centers Khaman Maluach and Oso Ighodaro for the opening night starting role and offers season predictions amid a Western Conference reshaped by the departures of LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard and Anthony Davis. The Suns open the week against Portland on Wednesday and host Golden State on Saturday.
Warriors The Warriors got a scare Sunday when Stephen Curry slipped during an open-practice scrimmage and limped off the court. The initial assessment offered some relief. Curry was diagnosed with a right ankle sprain, according to Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area. Steve Kerr said he expects Curry to be “fine,” and a team […] The post NBA Notes: Warriors, Stephen Curry, Suns, Oso Ighodaro, Mavericks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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. “Phoenix Suns center Oso Ighodaro has agreed to a three-year, […] The post Suns Extend 24-Year-Old Center for 3-Year, $29M Contract Right Ahead of Season Opener appeared first on EssentiallySports .
It was a question Oso Ighodaro didn’t have a definitive answer to two days prior, but it all came to fruition for the Phoenix Suns big man. On Sunday, Ighodaro and the Suns inked a $29 million extension that stretches over three years, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal itself is quality value with […] The post Why Oso Ighodaro’s contract extension was a win-win for Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Phoenix Suns have locked up a homegrown big man at a price that could age very well. Oso Ighodaro has agreed to a three-year, $29 million contract extension that runs through the 2030-31 season, his agent Erika Ruiz of Primera Sports told ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal came together a day before Monday’s deadline […] The post Suns’ Oso Ighodaro agrees to $29 million contract extension before 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Phoenix Suns lock up promising center Oso Ighodaro with a three‑year, $29 million extension that runs through the 2030‑31 season. The deal activates after the Suns exercise his $2.5 million team option for 2027‑28, adding a solid, efficient front‑court piece—he posted 6.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists and a 65.3% field‑goal rate while appearing in all 82 games last season. Ighodaro’s durability and versatile pick‑and‑roll play give Phoenix continuity at center after Mark Williams’ injury, turning a 40th‑overall pick into a key rotation player.
The Phoenix Suns have secured former Marquette forward Oso Ighodaro with a new three‑year extension that runs through the 2030‑31 season, after picking up his $2.5 M team option for 2027‑28. Ighodara, the 2024 #40 pick, posted solid numbers last year—6.5 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 22 minutes, and started all four games of Phoenix’s first‑round playoff series. The deal pays just under $9 M in 2028‑29, $9.7 M in 2029‑30 and $10.3 M in 2030‑31, roughly 5% of the salary cap. The Suns open the 2026‑27 season on Oct. 21 in Portland.
Haywood Highsmith had all the tools to succeed with the Suns, but the timing was unfortunately all wrong for both sides.
The Phoenix Suns have locked down backup center Oso Ighodara with a three‑year, $29 million extension that runs through the 2030‑31 season. The deal includes a $2.4 million team option for 2027‑28, which the Suns exercised to keep next year’s cap flexible, with the new salary kicking in at $9.7 million per year starting in 2028‑29. Ighodara, a 40th‑overall pick from Chandler who appeared in all 82 games and started 24 last year, will continue to battle for the starting center role amid Mark Williams’ injury, giving Phoenix a cost‑controlled, switch‑able big man.