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Suns Decline Mark Williams' Contract, Eye Future Development
10/21/2025
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- The Phoenix Suns declined to extend center Mark Williams's rookie-scale contract by the deadline, moving him toward restricted free agency next summer.
- Williams has played in only 43% of his games in his first three seasons.
- The Suns will evaluate his health and performance this season to gauge his value.
- Coach Jordan Ott said the team will pursue a strategic development plan while assessing Nick Richards and Khaman Maluach.
