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Oso Ighodaro
Primed for larger role

The expectation is that Williams will be on the shelf for about five months, likely ruling out the big man until sometime around the All-Star break. Ighodaro filled in serviceably when Williams was injured in 2025-26, averaging a productive 8.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.9 blocks in 27.4 minutes per game while shooting 67.4 percent from the field over 22 appearances with Williams unavailable, but he did shoot a paltry 40.8 percent from the free-throw line over that period. Benjamin Garcia of the Locked On Suns Podcast is hearing internal praise directed toward Khaman Maluach, who just averaged 19.5 points, 12.8 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 1.2 steals per game across four appearances in a dominant Summer League run, so the Suns appear to have an intense camp battle brewing for the top center spot in Williams' stead.

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Mark Williams
Undergoes shoulder surgery

This is a tough blow for the center with training camp right around the corner. With his status for Opening Night in jeopardy, this will put a lot of eyes on Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach, with the latter already drawing buzz during the Summer League. More clarity on Williams' timeline should be known in the coming weeks, and while nothing official has come from the Suns, Phoenix radio host John Gambadoro reports that the center could potentially miss around five months.

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Keyshawn Bryant
Waived by Hawks

It looks like Atlanta signed Bryant on Wednesday in order to seize his G League rights. Assuming Bryant passes through waivers unclaimed, he'll likely help fill out the College Park Skyhawks' roster for 2026-27.

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Lamont Butler
Signs with Atlanta

It's presumably a procedural signing to acquire Butler's G League rights. Given how the Hawks have been handling their camp deals lately, the expectation is that Butler will eventually be waived and moved to the College Park Skyhawks.