Oso Ighodaro News, Rumors, Updates - Phoenix Suns

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8 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE

Perfect from field Ighodaro chipped in 14 points (6-6 FG, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one block over 24 minutes during Monday's 116-113 loss to the Warriors.

Impact Ighodaro provided an efficient scoring punch off the bench, making all eight of his shots between the field and free-throw line. He also played 11 more minutes than starting center Khaman Maluach, continuing to command a meaningful role in Phoenix's frontcourt. However, his modest rebounding production and limited defensive contributions make him a difficult fantasy option to trust consistently.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to return Friday Ighodaro (oblique) is available for Friday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact Ighodaro was injured on Opening Night and missed the Suns' next two regular-season contests. He is now cleared to suit up versus Denver, potentially resulting in less work for Khaman Maluach.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Friday Ighodaro (oblique) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against Denver.

Impact Ighodaro hasn't played since Phoenix's regular-season opener due to a right oblique strain, though he's considered day-to-day ahead of Friday's contest. If the big man is cleared to return, Khaman Maluach and Duop Reath could see fewer minutes.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Ighodaro (oblique) is feeling better and considered day-to-day ahead of Friday's game against the Nuggets, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.

Impact Ighodaro hasn't played since the regular-season opener due to an oblique strain, and he can be considered questionable for Friday until the Suns offer an update on his status. If the Marquette product remains sidelined against Denver, Khaman Maluach and Duop Reath would likely continue seeing increased playing time.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Monday Ighodaro (oblique) is out for Monday's matchup with the Thunder.

Impact Ighodaro remains sidelined with an oblique strain. Khaman Maluach should continue to start at center for the Suns and offer enhanced fantasy value as long as Ighodaro is out.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Monday Ighodaro (oblique) is doubtful for Monday's matchup with the Thunder, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Ighodaro is on track to miss his second straight game, which should help Duop Reath to remain in the rotation. Managers can expect to get official confirmation on Ighodaro's status closer to Monday's tipoff.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Ighodaro (oblique) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Warriors, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact As expected, Ighodaro will miss Saturday's contest with an oblique strain. The big man's next opportunity to play will come Monday at Oklahoma City. With Ighodaro sidelined, Koa Peat, Rasheer Fleming and Duop Reath could see increased minutes at the five. Khaman Maluach is expected to remain in the first unit and could also see a bump in minutes.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Officially doubtful for Saturday Ighodaro (oblique) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against Golden State.

Impact Head coach Jordan Ott previously said Ighodaro wouldn't play Saturday, though the doubtful tag suggests there's still a small chance he will suit up. In the likely event that the big man is ruled out, Khaman Maluach, Koa Peat, Rasheer Fleming and Duop Reath could see increased playing time.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Ighodaro has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Warriors due to an oblique strain, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Ighodaro exited Wednesday's season-opening loss to Portland due to a hip injury and has since been diagnosed with an oblique strain. With the big man sidelined, Khaman Maluach, Koa Peat, Rasheer Fleming and Duop Reath are all candidates for increased playing time.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't return Wednesday Ighodaro (hip) didn't return to Wednesday's 124-83 loss to Portland, Duane Rankin reports. He finished with eight points (4-7 FG, 0-2 FT), three rebounds and three assists over 15...

Impact Ighodaro came off the bench Wednesday. He was having a productive night, though it came to an end due to a right hip injury suffered toward the end of the first half. This isn't a new issue for the 24-year-old, so it won't improve his chances of suiting up for Saturday's meeting with the Warriors. With Mark Williams (shoulder) out indefinitely, Khaman Maluach will presumably remain the starting center for the foreseeable future. The Suns may also need Ryan Dunn, Rasheer Fleming and Koa Peat to take on some minutes at the five.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting vs. Portland Ighodaro won't start Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Khaman Maluach will get the starting nod in Phoenix's regular-season opener, sending Ighodaro to the bench in his return to game action. The third-year big man still figures to play a sizable role in the absence of Mark Williams (shoulder), and it wouldn't be surprising to see Ighodaro draw starts in the future.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Ighodaro (hip) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's regular-season opener in Portland.

Impact Ighodaro missed Phoenix's preseason finale with some hip soreness, but he was never in any danger of sitting out the regular-season opener. Head coach Jordan Ott has not yet revealed who will start at center for the Suns on Opening Night, but it wouldn't be surprising to see Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach move in and out of the first unit throughout the season based on the matchup.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Inks three-year extension Ighodaro (hip) signed a three-year, $29 million deal with the Suns on Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Ighodaro proved to be a serviceable big man during the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 6.5 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 22.0 minutes per contest across 82 appearances. He will be under contract through the 2030-31 season with the extension. Ighodaro has been dealing with hip soreness to close the preseason, but there haven't been any indications that it will keep him out for the regular season opener Wednesday.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Friday Ighodaro (hip) won't play in Friday's preseason game against Utah, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Ighodaro is bothered by hip soreness. However, there hasn't been any indication that it will keep him off the floor for Opening Night versus Portland. If Ighodaro can't suit up for that contest, Khaman Maluach might get the start to begin the 2026-27 campaign.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up Wednesday Ighodaro (rest) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Spurs, Matt Guzman of SI.com reports.

Impact Ighodaro averaged 17.5 minutes in the Suns' first three preseason games, though he will take the night off Wednesday to rest. His final chance to play before the start of the 2026-27 campaign will come Friday versus Utah.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to sit Ighodaro (rest) isn't expected to play in Wednesday's preseason matchup against San Antonio after missing the full morning shootaround, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports...

Impact The young big man is one of six Phoenix players expected to sit, and it appears to be maintenance related. With Ighodaro likely unavailable, the Suns could give their remaining frontcourt options a longer look before Friday's preseason finale against Utah.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers full line in win Ighodaro closed with eight points (4-7 FG), five rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks in 21 minutes during Saturday's 102-98 preseason win over the Spurs.

Impact Ighodaro moved to the bench after having started the first two preseason games. However, despite the move, he turned in arguably his best performance of the preseason, chipping across a range of categories. Both he and Khaman Maluach are going to battle for center minutes, a situation that could very well result in a timeshare. While Maluach is the preferred target in most fantasy leagues, Ighodaro should at least be on the radar, particularly for those needing out-of-position steals late in drafts.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Monday Ighodaro is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Spurs, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact The Suns will make several lineup changes for this contest, and Ighodaro will move to the bench to make way for Khaman Malauch. Both players are competing to be the Suns' starting center on Opening Night against the Trail Blazers on Oct. 21.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Oso Ighodaro deserves to start season for Suns, but Khaman Maluach will soon Oso Ighodaro is the right choice to begin the season starting at center for the Suns, but Khaman Maluach will take that spot from him soon.

OCTOBER 6 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Struggles despite start Monday Ighodaro finished with three points (1-1 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 14 minutes during Monday's 109-107 preseason loss to Detroit.

Impact Despite getting the starting nod over Khaman Maluach, Ighodaro did very little to push his case as the long-term starter. Luckily for him, Maluach also fell short of the mark during his time on the floor, highlighting what could end up being an ongoing issue for the Suns. If Ighodaro does manage to hold onto the starting role once the season proper comes around, he would be on the radar as a last-round flier, albeit when seeking rebounds and steals only.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Ighodaro will be in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason opener against the Pistons, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Ighodaro has been battling Khaman Maluach for the starting center spot at training camp, and with him getting the start in the preseason opener, he appears to have the edge in the competition. In 24 starts last season, Ighodaro averaged 8.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.1 turnovers per game.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Khaman Maluach, Oso Ighodaro competition is exactly what the Suns need The Suns have a pair of bigs in Khaman Maluach and Oso Ighodaro, who both are pushing to start and making Phoenix and each other better in t...

OCTOBER 4 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Oso Ighodaro's free-throw shooting a skill he must improve to earn more minutes Oso Ighodaro becoming a better free throw shooter is the key to pushing Khaman Maluach hard for the starting center spot with the Suns.

OCTOBER 1 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Jordan Ott hints Oso Ighodaro has an opportunity to snatch Suns starting gig Suns head coach Jordan Ott will give Oso Ighodaro the opportunity to impress in the preseason, despite Khaman Maluach gaining the inside tra...

SEPTEMBER 30 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

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