Oso Ighodaro News, Rumors, Updates - Phoenix Suns

Phoenix Suns top Blazers in summer league finale, rest Maluach, other key players Phoenix Suns rested first-round selection Khaman Maluach in the win, along with Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro.

JULY 20 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Strong scoring effort in SL loss Ighodaro chipped in 17 points (7-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-10 FT), six rebounds and four assists across 31 minutes in Wednesday's 89-85 Summer League loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Ighodaro struggled at the free-throw line Wednesday but turned in an otherwise strong scoring effort. He played in 61 games (six starts) during his 2024-25 rookie season, averaging 4.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 17.1 minutes per contest.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Fills up stat sheet in loss Ighodaro finished with 18 points (8-12 FG, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, three steals and two blocks across 29 minutes during Sunday's Summer League 98-80 loss to the Hawk...

Impact Ighodaro continues to play well during the Summer League in Las Vegas, as he came one rebound short of recording a second straight double-double. He's likely more motivated than ever, considering he's trying to prove he deserves a roster spot in a crowded frontcourt in Phoenix or on another squad in the NBA.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

NBA 2K26 Summer League: Suns scorch Wizards in middle quarters Koby Brea leads the way with 19 points, and Oso Ighodaro tallies a double-double (11 points, 14 rebounds) as the Suns cruise.

JULY 12 • NBA.COM

Crashes glass in win Ighodaro racked up 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists and three steals during Friday's Summer League 103-84 win against the Wizards.

Impact Ighodaro was a monster on the glass Friday, as he grabbed a game-high 14 boards. The Marquette product has gotten off to a good start in Summer League. He'll try to prove his worth now that Phoenix has a crowded frontcourt headlined by Mark Williams, Nick Richards (elbow) and rookie Khaman Maluach at the center position.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Phoenix Suns' Ryan Dunn can't wait to 'talk smack,' compete against Kevin Durant Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro were Kevin Durant's rookies last season in Phoenix, and Dunn said he's eager to compete with Durant this season.

JULY 10 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Rookie GM Brian Gregory says he's ready to rebuild the Suns, touts closeness with owner Mat Ishbia

Brian Gregory’s basketball resume has plenty of gravitas thanks to nearly two decades as an NCAA Division I head coach at Dayton, Georgia Tech and South Florida

MAY 7 • Associated Press

Suns promote Brian Gregory to general manager, shaking up front office after disappointing season

The Phoenix Suns promoted Brian Gregory to general manager on Thursday as part of a front office shakeup following one of the most disappointing seasons in franchise history

MAY 1 • Associated Press

Phoenix Suns fire coach Mike Budenholzer after one dismal season with high-priced roster

The Phoenix Suns have parted ways with veteran coach Mike Budenholzer following one dismal season that featured a fast start before a maddening slide for a high-priced roster that...

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Suns Rookies Given Average Grade After First Season The Phoenix Suns had a pair of rookies on the roster this season in Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro, both of which saw a considerable amount of p...

APRIL 14 • SI.COM

Not starting Sunday Ighodaro is not in the Suns' starting lineup against the Kings on Sunday.

Impact Ighodaro will cede his spot in the starting lineup to Mason Plumlee for Sunday's regular-season finale. Ighodaro has started in three of the Suns' last five games and has averaged 6.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 blocks over 26.6 minutes per game over that span.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Ighodaro is not in the Suns' starting lineup against the Kings on Sunday.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Back in first unit Ighodaro is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Oklahoma City.

Impact Ighodaro will fill in for Nick Richards (elbow) on Wednesday, marking the rookie center's fifth career start. In his other four appearances with the starters, Ighodaro averaged 9.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.0 steals across 34.0 minutes.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start Sunday Ighodaro won't start in Sunday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Ighodaro got the starting nod during Friday's loss to Boston, recording 12 points (6-8 FG, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds and an assist across 32 minutes. However, Nick Richards will return to the starting five after coming off the bench Friday, pushing Ighodaro to the second unit. Over his last five outings with the second unit, the rookie big man has averaged 5.4 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 20.6 minutes per game.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Friday Ighodaro will start in Friday's game against the Celtics.

Impact The rookie big man will supplant Nick Richards in the starting five on Friday. Over his last 10 appearances (one start), Ighodaro has averaged 6.1 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists across 24.8 minutes per contest.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to bench Ighodaro isn't starting Monday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Ighodaro drew a spot start Friday against the Cavs and filled in well, grabbing 13 rebounds in 44 minutes, but he'll return to the bench Monday with Nick Richards back in action. Ighodaro is averaging 7.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.2 blocks in his last five games as a reserve.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Suns' Tyus Jones on his role change: 'It was just that point of the year' Tyus Jones and Oso Ighodaro discuss their changing roles for the Phoenix Suns.

MARCH 24 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Career-high in boards Friday Ighodaro totaled six points (3-7 FG), 13 rebounds and four assists over 44 minutes during Friday's 123-112 win over Cleveland.

Impact The 2024 second-round saw a career-high workload with Nick Richards (calf) and Mason Plumlee (quadriceps) both unavailable, and Ighodaro turned the opportunity into his best performance yet on the glass. He's played at least 20 minutes in six straight games, averaging 7.0 points, 7.3 boards, 2.3 assists and 1.0 blocks during that span while shooting 70.4 percent from the floor, and Ighodaro could retain a significant role in the frontcourt rotation even after Richards returns to the lineup.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Durant scores 42 points, Suns hand Cavaliers 4th straight loss 123-112

Kevin Durant scored 42 points and the Phoenix Suns defeated the suddenly struggling Cleveland Cavaliers 123-112 on Friday night

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Will start vs. Cleveland Ighodaro will be in the starting lineup in Friday's game against the Cavaliers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Ighodaro will start against Cleveland, with Nick Richards ruled out due to an illness. In two games as a starter for the Suns, the rookie big man averaged 5.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game, shooting 69.2 percent from the floor.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Phoenix Suns Shootaround Media Availability: Kevin Durant and Oso Ighodaro | 3-19-25

MARCH 19 • YOUTUBE

Phoenix Suns Shootaround Media Availability: Kevin Durant and Oso Ighodaro | 3-19-25

MARCH 19 • YOUTUBE

Phoenix Suns Player Highlights: Oso Ighodaro | 3-17-25

MARCH 18 • YOUTUBE

Devin Booker leads big 2nd quarter, Suns rout Raptors 129-89

Devin Booker scored 27 points and led a second-quarter surge as the Phoenix Suns routed the Toronto Raptors 129-89 on Monday night

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Phoenix Suns Postgame Show Interview: Oso Ighodaro | 3-14-25

MARCH 15 • YOUTUBE

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Rookie GM Brian Gregory says he's ready to rebuild the Suns, touts closeness with owner Mat Ishbia

Suns promote Brian Gregory to general manager, shaking up front office after disappointing season

Phoenix Suns fire coach Mike Budenholzer after one dismal season with high-priced roster

Durant scores 42 points, Suns hand Cavaliers 4th straight loss 123-112

Devin Booker leads big 2nd quarter, Suns rout Raptors 129-89