PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns remain the busiest team this offseason, re-signing another free agent before Tuesday’s NBA Draft. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Sunday morning that the franchise secure a three-year, $19 million deal with guard Jordan Goodwin. Reports indicated that the front office was in close negotiations with two free agents early in offseason, them being Collin Gillespie and Goodwin. In the past two days, Phoenix has signed both to long-term deals, keeping its promise of keeping this year’s squad together.
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Mar 22, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jordan Goodwin (23) looks to the ref against the Toronto Raptors in the second quarter at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Anna Carrington-Imagn Images
Suns get Goodwin on a great deal:
The contract is a massive win for Goodwin, who was waived last offseason by the Los Angeles Lakers and signed a training camp deal with the Suns. The 27-year-old was able to earn a minimum contract with his hard work. He responded by setting career marks in points, rebounds, steals and games played. Head coach Jordan Ott relied heavily on Goodwin throughout the season, especially with the surplus of injuries the roster faced.
Similar to Gillespie, Sunday’s signing is a win for the franchise’s development season to unlocking another level of Goodwin. Set to make an annual salary of $6.3 million, this will be Goodwin’s first deal that is not the minimum or a two-way deal.
Jan 20, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jordan Goodwin (23) reacts after his score against the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
For the Suns salary situation, it gets a little complicated. If Phoenix makes Jamaree Bouyea and Haywood Highsmith contract guarantee, it will need to fill out two roster spots and be a little over the luxury tax. However, even if the team used one spot on a low-salary second-round pick, they wouldn’t have the money to bring back center Mark Williams on a qualifying offer before reaching the first apron. Highsmith’s deal is non-guaranteed next season, waiving him and signing a minimum guy could make re-signing Williams possible, but it’ll remain difficult.
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Reporter Tanner Tortorella covers general assignment for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @TannerTSports
