Suns finalizing deal to bring back Mark Williams on $38 million, 3-year deal, AP source says

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The Phoenix Suns are close to finalizing a $38 million, three-year contract to bring back center Mark Williams. Williams, a 24-year-old and former Charlotte Hornets player, has been key to the Suns since his 2025 trade.

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.