Projecting Next Phoenix Suns To Receive New Contracts

The 2026-27 Phoenix Suns are entering the campaign with many foundational pieces locked into long-term deals. 

Impending free agents Collin Gillespie, Jordan Goodwin, and Mark Williams are now part of the Suns' future on multi-year deals. The three-year contract extension agreed upon with Dillon Brooks in August further reinforced that Phoenix is committing to the current core. 

With that in mind, who are the next players in line to receive new contracts with Phoenix?

Miles Bridges

Phoenix general manager Brian Gregory parting with a valuable first-round pick to acquire Bridges is all that one should know when figuring out what the intentions are from the front office. 

While there is a world that Bridges decides to bet on himself heading into free agency, a three-year deal in the $70 million range seems to be security that is difficult to pass up on. 

There are questions around whether Bridges will fit into Phoenix's defensive structure, as well as his below-average shooting clips in recent years. Taking the guarantee is a play that is likely mutually beneficial moving forward. 

Jalen Green

Green is entering a make-or-break year in his sixth season in the NBA.

While the 2021 second overall pick is still a promising scorer, he has a great distance of growth to show on the defensive side of the ball, and as a playmaker. 

The 24-year-old is coming off of an abbreviated 2025-26 season that included a 71-point effort over Phoenix's two play-in games in April.

If Green takes the requisite steps forward as a consistent offensive hub and functional defensive presence, expect the two sides to possibly explore a short-term extension. If not, there's a real chance Green either becomes a trade chip or enters next season as a lame duck.

Oso Ighodaro

Ighodaro feels like a player that should be in the franchise's long-term scope. The awkward part of this conversation is questioning where this fit is. 

The Marquette product is a positive player in many ways, but isn't quite strong enough as a rebounder to justify playing heavy minutes at center. He also isn't enough of a perimeter threat to warrant playing the four in many lineups. 

Despite this, Ighodaro's natural passing skills, impressive rim protection chops, and creative methods of finishing at the hoop carve out a natural spot on the Suns' roster for years to come. 

Expect the 6'10" big man to be part of the organization in the long run.