Restricted free agent Mark Williams will re‑sign with the Phoenix Suns on a three‑year, $38 million fully guaranteed contract. The 24‑year‑old, 7‑foot‑1 center logged his healthiest season, appearing in 60 games and posting 11 points, eight rebounds and a block in 23.6 minutes as Phoenix’s starter, and gives the team flexibility on the cap. The deal was confirmed to ESPN’s Shams Charania Thursday.

Williams arrived in Phoenix in a 2025 draft‑night trade from Charlotte after the Hornets rescinded an earlier deal. He seized the starting role, helping the Suns exceed preseason expectations and clinch a playoff berth, and validates the Suns’ investment in youth. His career averages sit at 12 points, 8.5 rebounds and one block, underscoring his value in the frontcourt.

The three‑year pact locks up the last of Phoenix’s priority free agents, allowing the front office to focus on depth. Over the weekend the Suns also secured guards Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin, completing a roster that should sustain its recent playoff momentum. Mark Williams returns as the anchor of a young, competitive interior for the upcoming Western Conference grind.