The Phoenix Suns have added former Trail Blazers big man Duop Reath on a one‑year veteran minimum contract to bolster their frontcourt after Mark Williams' shoulder injury, sources reported on September 16, 2026.
The Phoenix Suns announced the signing of 30‑year‑old center Duop Reath to a one‑year veteran‑minimum contract, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, as reported by HoopsRumors on September 16, 2026. The move comes as the Suns seek to reinforce their interior depth following a shoulder surgery that will sideline Mark Williams for an extended period.
Reath, who spent the previous three seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers, saw his minutes decline each year, averaging just 8.1 minutes across 32 games last season. Despite limited playing time, he posted an efficient .446 field‑goal percentage, .418 three‑point shooting, and .833 free‑throw accuracy, demonstrating his value as a stretch‑big capable of spacing the floor.
The veteran’s contract, described by Phoenix radio host John Gambadoro of 98.7 FM as a veteran‑minimum deal, reportedly came amid interest from several teams, including the New York Knicks, who had previously monitored Reath before signing James Wiseman to a training‑camp deal. Gambadoro also suggested the addition could make Jamaree Bouyea expendable, as the Suns already have 15 players under contract.
Reath will join the Suns alongside second‑year forward Khaman Maluach, providing the team with a reliable big‑man option off the bench. His ability to stretch the paint aligns with Phoenix’s need for floor spacing while they navigate the roster adjustments prompted by Williams' injury.