Key Takeaways

• The Suns and Oso Ighodaro reportedly agreed to a 3-year, $29 million contract extension, with the extension set to start in 2028 and run through 2031.
• Phoenix is exercising Ighodaro's 2027-28 team option worth $2.5 million, ensuring continuity before the new deal takes effect.
• Ighodaro was a 2024 second-round pick who had become a dependable backup center, contributing meaningful minutes off the bench.
• In the 2025-26 season, he played all 82 games, averaging 6.5 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, illustrating durability and versatility.
• His role is especially pronounced as Mark Williams is out indefinitely with a left shoulder injury, creating an opportunity to impact the Suns’ center rotation immediately.