Phoenix waived Amir Coffey and Isaiah Livers from the camp roster on September 21, leaving the payroll at $216.2 million, above the first apron. Mark Williams remains out after September 11 shoulder surgery, and Duop Reath is reportedly on his way in to help fill the center spot.
Two Camp Cuts. Amir Coffey and Isaiah Livers both left the Suns on September 21, the only roster moves logged for the club in the last 36 hours. Neither departure changes Phoenix's core rotation questions; both were fringe camp pieces, not regulars from last season's 45-37 group.
The Number: $216.2M. Phoenix's payroll sits at $216.2 million, above the first apron and well past the $200.4 million luxury tax line. Devin Booker's $57.1 million anchors the books, with Jalen Green at $36.3 million, Miles Bridges at $22.8 million and Dillon Brooks at $20.0 million behind him.
Williams Still Out. Mark Williams remains out with a left shoulder and arm issue; Shams Charania reported September 11 that he had undergone shoulder surgery. The current estimate has him back February 1, 2027, meaning camp and much of the season open without him at center.
Reath Reportedly Incoming. Hoopsrumors reported September 16 that Duop Reath was set to sign with the Suns, which would add depth behind Khaman Maluach and Oso Ighodaro at center. He is not yet listed on Phoenix's roster.
Booker's Bench Binge. Last season, Devin Booker averaged 24.4 points over his final five games and scored 20 or more in four of them, several coming off the bench. It's a small, 2025-26 sample, but a sign of the scoring bursts Phoenix will lean on once games count again.
Minutes Spike, Short Sample. Late last season, both Oso Ighodaro and Jalen Green saw their minutes jump when a teammate sat, Ighodaro up 12 minutes a night and Green up 13, over the final three games measured. Their scoring climbed with the extra time, though the sample stays short.
Has Duop Reath officially signed with the Suns?
Not yet. Hoopsrumors reported September 16 that he was set to sign, but he isn't on Phoenix's listed roster.
When is Mark Williams expected back?
The Suns list him out after left shoulder surgery reported September 11 by Shams Charania, with an estimated return of February 1, 2027.
