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Suns Re-sign Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin in Early-Window Deals

Early-window extensions lock in two homegrown rotation pieces, sharply reduce Phoenix’s payroll flexibility, leave Mark Williams’ restricted-free-agent status unresolved, heighten the team’s luxury-tax exposure.

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Mar 30, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jordan Goodwin (23) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) shoots against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Multiple outlets reported on June 20 that the Suns agreed to a four-year, roughly $48 million deal to keep Collin Gillespie in Phoenix, with insiders saying the contract is fully guaranteed.
  • ESPN’s reporting also shows Phoenix reached a three-year, $19 million agreement to re-sign defensive guard Jordan Goodwin, with a player option on the final season.
  • Both signings reward internal development after the pair rose from undrafted and two-way status into key rotation roles during the 2025–26 season.
  • Those commitments materially tighten Phoenix’s payroll and move the club close to the NBA luxury-tax apron, making the outcome of Mark Williams’ qualifying offer the primary unresolved roster and cap question.
  • The Suns now must choose between keeping Williams on the qualifying offer, using the draft and minimum deals for depth, or making veteran moves to restore cap flexibility, decisions that will shape their roster-building options this summer.