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The Phoenix Suns received several injury updates ahead of their Saturday matchup with the Houston Rockets. Jordan Goodwin is doubtful, while Rasheer Fleming is questionable. Mark Williams remains unavailable as he continues recovering from left shoulder surgery. According to the NBA’s official injury report, Goodwin is dealing with a right calf injury and is listed […] The post Suns news: Phoenix gets multiple injury updates for Rockets clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The NBA injury report for Monday, October 26, features several notable absences, including Moses Moody, Mark Williams and Steven Adams. Cooper Flagg is questionable for the Dallas Mavericks against the Miami Heat, while Marcus Smart is questionable for the Houston Rockets. Several teams had yet to submit their reports. Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Cleveland Cavaliers — […] The post NBA injury report: Cooper Flagg questionable on Monday, October 26 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

With Mark Williams sidelined and Oso Ighodaro injured, the Suns may need another reliable body at center.

Former Laker first-round pick Dalton Knecht has agreed to a two-way deal with the Knicks, his agents told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Second-year center Khaman Maluach earned the starting nod in the middle from head coach Jordan Ott in the Suns’ regular season opener on Wednesday, as Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic tweets. With Phoenix’s No. 1 center, Mark Williams, expected to miss a significant portion of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery, Maluach battled Oso […]

The Suns are waiving Koby Brea, who was on a two-way contract, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports (via Twitter). Phoenix still has Duop Reath on an Exhibit 10 contract, and Scotto hears the team is looking for frontcourt depth after Mark Williams underwent surgery to address a torn labrum in his shoulder in August. The […]

Dalton Knecht was selected with the No. 17 pick by the Lakers in 2024 but his future with the franchise appears murky, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports. Noted for his outside shooting, Knecht doesn’t have a rotation spot coming out of training camp. He could be traded now or kept on the roster to […]

Preseason results deserve a healthy dose of skepticism, but with Mark Williams sidelined for multiple months, the Phoenix Suns have a position battle worth paying attention to. Through two games, Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach have provided an early glimpse into what each brings to the starting center position, and perhaps more importantly, what each still needs to improve. At first glance, when you consider that the center will likely be the fifth offensive option on this team, you begin lo...

Dalton Knecht’s future with the Los Angeles Lakers appears increasingly uncertain, and Draymond Green believes the voided trade involving Mark Williams played a major role in derailing the young forward’s development. Speaking on The Draymond Green Show, the Golden State Warriors veteran discussed reports that Knecht is expected to be the odd man out as […] The post Draymond Green: ‘The Mark Williams trade ultimately ruined’ Dalton Knecht appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Suns need a starting center while Mark Williams is sidelined. Jordan Ott isn’t particularly interested in picking one yet. Instead, Phoenix’s coach intends to let Khaman Maluach and Oso Ighodaro settle the matter on the floor. Ott told reporters that he plans to “let the preseason play out” before choosing a starter, likely making […] The post Suns letting Khaman Maluach, Oso Ighodaro battle for starting center job appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Apr 17, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro (11) against the Golden State Warriors during the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect As training camp commences and the preseason tips off next week, one of the most anticipated position battles for the Phoenix Suns is at starting center. With Mark Williams expected to miss an extended period of time to begin ...

PHOENIX– The not-so-elephant in the room involves the ongoing center position within the Phoenix Suns organization. Originally, that title would’ve gone to the now-injured Mark Williams. But since he’s been hurt, that leaves two options: Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach. Let’s start with Ighodaro. The third-year big man from Marquette started 24 of his 82 […] The post How the Suns’ intriguing roster battle won’t be ‘an individual thing’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Oso Ighodaro is another candidate to take over the Phoenix Suns’ starting center position while Mark Williams remains sidelined. The player could provide Phoenix with a different skill set than Khaman Maluach. With the Suns lacking natural playmakers in parts of their rotation, Ighodaro’s ability to read defenses and create opportunities for teammates could make […] The post Oso Ighodaro makes case for starting center appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Phoenix Suns will have to adjust their frontcourt rotation after starting center Mark Williams underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum. Williams is expected to miss several months of the upcoming season, leaving Phoenix without its regular starter for an extended stretch. His absence creates a significant opportunity for second-year center Khaman Maluach. The […] The post Khaman Maluach gets opportunity after Mark Williams injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net.