Sun-N-Gun · Oct 21, 2025
Suns' head-scratching Mark Williams decision could haunt the franchise
Phoenix Suns, Mat Ishbia | Christian Petersen/GettyImagesThe Phoenix Suns traded for Mark Williams on draft night, sending the No. 29 pick and a 2029 first-round pick to the Hornets. Williams, whom Charlotte selected with the No. 15 pick in the 2022 draft, is entering the final season of his contract, as he'll make $6.3 million this season before hitting restricted free agency next summer.
Williams was eligible to sign an extension with the Suns after the trade, but one didn't happen before Monday's deadline. While that wasn't surprising, not locking him down and controlling his future makes Phoenix's decision to trade for him in the first place more confusing.