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Devin Booker enters 12th NBA season as Suns try to build on last season's surprise success

The Suns are hoping for growth from within, bringing back a big chunk of last year’s roster that had a surprisingly successful 45-37 record last season

OCTOBER 14 • Associated Press

Lakers need elite Walker Kessler production after ditching Suns' Mark Williams The Lakers vetoed a trade to acquire Suns center Mark Williams. Can Walker Kessler justify their faith in him as their new choice down low?

SEPTEMBER 30 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Suns must say goodbye to Jamaree Bouyea or Haywood Highsmith to take next step One of Jamaree Bouyea or Haywood Highsmith must be waived by the Suns to add Duop Reath and ensure they can remain competitive without Mark...

SEPTEMBER 18 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Koa Peat's importance to Suns explodes before ever playing a game in Phoenix The Suns need a third player for their center rotation in the wake of Mark Williams' injury, and rookie Koa Peat might just be the guy.

SEPTEMBER 15 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

What Suns Lineup Looks Like After Mark Williams Injury The Suns have a decision to make at center after Mark Williams' significant injury.

SEPTEMBER 15 • SI.COM

How Suns Should Approach Center Position After Mark Williams Injury Mark Williams' injury put a huge dent in what was a loaded position group for the Suns.

SEPTEMBER 14 • SI.COM

Dillon Brooks signed his extension with Suns at perfect time Dillon Brooks inked his extension with the Suns at the perfect time in the wake of Mark Williams going down with a shoulder injury.

SEPTEMBER 14 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Oso Ighodaro clearly has most to gain from Mark Williams' injury blow Oso Ighodaro is the Suns player who has the most to gain from the injury to Mark Williams, and he must take advantage of this opportunity.

SEPTEMBER 13 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Suns must take great care of Khaman Maluach despite Mark Williams' injury Mark Williams has been lost to injury for the Suns, and that does not mean they can throw Khaman Maluach in the deep end right away this com...

SEPTEMBER 12 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Mark Williams injury just gave Ryan Dunn's career boost he never saw coming With Mark Williams injured, the door has unexpectedly swung open for Ryan Dunn to revive his ailing career with the Phoenix Suns.

SEPTEMBER 12 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Mark Williams' injury opens the door for the Suns' centers to step up and shine | Sporting News Mark Williams' injury could be a blessing in disguise for the Suns.

SEPTEMBER 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Obvious pivot could become Suns' calling card after Mark Williams' injury With Mark Williams injured for the foreseeable future, the Suns may have to turn to small-ball lineups to win games and have the roster to d...

SEPTEMBER 11 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Suns suddenly need another center at the worst time The Suns don't have the roster space to go and sign another center in the wake of the Mark Williams injury, while the open market for bigs d...

SEPTEMBER 11 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Suns must sort out their future earlier than expected after Mark Williams' injury Mark Williams underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum, and the Phoenix Suns need to think more about the future now.

SEPTEMBER 11 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Suns center Mark Williams has surgery for torn labrum, likely out for several months

Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams is expected to miss a significant part of the upcoming season after undergoing surgery for a torn labrum in his left shoulder

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Khaman Maluach's importance to Suns just unexpectedly shot through the roof Khaman Maluach seems destined for a bigger opportunity with the Phoenix Suns after Mark Williams' injury.

SEPTEMBER 11 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Suns' Mark Williams to miss extended time after shoulder surgery Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams suffered the injury during an offseason workout.

SEPTEMBER 11 • NBA.COM

Mark Williams' injury thrusts Suns into adversity before the season even starts Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder before the season even begins.

SEPTEMBER 11 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Mark Williams news could put 76ers in even worse spot behind Joel Embiid After the Mark Williams injury, the Phoenix Suns could pose a threat to the Philadelphia 76ers on the backup center market.

SEPTEMBER 11 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Undergoes shoulder surgery Williams underwent surgery Thursday to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will miss an extended period of time, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact This is a tough blow for the center with training camp right around the corner. With his status for Opening Night in jeopardy, this will put a lot of eyes on Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach, with the latter already drawing buzz during the Summer League. More clarity on Williams' timeline should be known in the coming weeks.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Suns drop the ball in escaping Mark Williams problem in mock expansion draft If a new NBA expansion draft is on the horizon, should the Phoenix Suns protect injury-prone center Mark Williams?

SEPTEMBER 3 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Oso Ighodaro achieving lofty goals could make Suns' Mark Williams even more expendable Oso Ighodaro did a lot of the little things throughout his sophomore season as a pro. If he improves, he could usurp Mark Williams in terms...

AUGUST 27 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

10 Suns with most to prove - Mark Williams has to prove extension was warranted Mark Williams got the extension he wanted to stay with the Phoenix Suns; now he has to show everybody he was worth the cost.

AUGUST 26 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Lakers' desperate Walker Kessler move proves Suns made right Mark Williams call The Lakers made a massive swing in trading for Walker Kessler, and with few center options on the market, the Suns were right to continue wi...

AUGUST 19 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Oso Ighodaro holds the key to solving Suns' cap sheet woes Oso Ighodaro's continued improved play for the Suns would make Mark Williams and his new extension, which is hurting their cap sheet, sudden...

AUGUST 17 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM