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The Phoenix Suns are making a bold move to retain big man Mark Williams, extending him a $9.6M qualifying offer — a massive jump from his rookie deal — after he met starter criteria and delivered elite defensive impact when healthy. With his length rivaling Wembanyama and standout stats (11 PPG, 8 RPG) in 60 games, Williams is a cornerstone piece. Though a restricted free agent, Phoenix holds the match clause, giving them leverage to keep him under $10M annually — especially with young centers like Ighodaro and Maluach on the rise. Coaches like JJ Redick are already raving about his game-changing potential.

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