Suns sign center Duop Reath after Mark Williams sidelined

The Suns added Duop Reath on a deal to replace frontcourt minutes lost when Mark Williams suffered a torn labrum and will miss several months; the signing alters the team’s available interior options entering training camp.

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- Report cites ESPN sources via Shams Charania.
- Reath played three NBA seasons (Portland) before being waived by Atlanta this offseason.
- Expected role: reserve frontcourt depth behind Khaman Maluach and Oso Ighodaro.
- Marks a confirmed roster move ahead of training camp and season start.
- Provides experienced backup minutes rather than forcing a single young center to carry all minutes.
- Impacts development timeline for Maluach and Ighodaro; gives coach Jordan Ott another option in matchups.
- Reath is 30 and averaged 6.2 points in three NBA seasons with Portland.
- Underwent foot surgery in January 2026 and was waived after a subsequent trade.
- Has shown three‑point range for a big; availability and conditioning will be monitored in camp.

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