Suns Fully Guarantee Oso Ighodaro’s $2.3 Million Deal

Overview

• Reporting from Bobby Marks of ESPN, republished by Gooner Daily, says Phoenix converted Ighodaro’s previously partially guaranteed 2026–27 contract into a full guarantee.
• The team had earlier guaranteed $250,000 with another $250,000 set to vest, but the early guarantee makes that escalator irrelevant.
• Ighodaro played all 82 regular-season games in 2025–26 and averaged 6.5 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 22.0 minutes, plus appearances in the play‑in and four playoff games.
• With the guarantee the Suns carry nine fully guaranteed contracts for 2026–27 and retain a $2.5 million team option on Ighodaro for 2027–28, giving Phoenix short‑term cost certainty and roster control.
• A former four‑year Marquette player and Arizona native, Ighodaro’s new certainty eases one offseason decision for Phoenix and could affect how the team handles its center position and cap flexibility next summer.