Third year center Very Igadara confirmed to reporters on Friday that his representatives were discussing a possible contract extension with The sunaccording to Dwayne Rankin of the Arizona Republic (Link to video on Twitter).
“Yes, we are talking about it“, – said then Igadara. “Let’s see what happens in the next couple of days.”
When asked if he wanted to stay in Phoenix, Igadara didn’t hesitate. “Probably” the Arizona native replied.
Higadaro signed a four-year, minimum-salary contract with the Suns after being selected 40th overall in the 2024 draft. The former Marquette standout will make $2.3 million this season, while Phoenix has a $2.5 million option on his 2027/28 deal.
While Igadaro will technically be eligible for an extension through the current league year, which runs through June 30, 2027, Monday is the deadline for an extension to include his fourth year. The Suns would have to opt out of that option as part of the deal during the season.
After serving as a rookie power forward and center in the 2024-25 season, Higadaro was the Suns’ top five backup last season, appearing in all 82 regular season games, averaging 6.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.7 blocks in 22.0 minutes per contest. The 24-year-old shot 65.3% from the field, but only 45.3% from the free throw line.
As Rankin writes in the full story (subscriber link), Igadara competed with Haman Maluach for a place in the starting lineup after Mark Williams survived surgical intervention last month to address a torn labrum in his left shoulder, an injury that will keep him out for most of the season. Rankin hears that if the Igadar deal goes through, it will “likely” be a three-year extension.