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Goodwin (calf) agreed to a three-year, $19 million deal with the Suns on Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Goodwin was claimed off waivers by Phoenix last July and made the regular-season roster before delivering a career-best year. Across 70 regular-season appearances (10 starts), the 27-year-old guard averaged 8.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.5 steals while shooting 37.0 percent from deep in 22.5 minutes per game. Goodwin missed the team's final three postseason games against Oklahoma City due to a left calf strain, though he'll likely be good to go by the time training camp rolls around. He receives added security with this new contract, which includes a player option for the third year.

Gillespie intends to sign a four-year, $48 million contract with the Suns, Shams Charania of ESPN reports Saturday.

Gillespie latched on with Phoenix on a two-way deal in 2024-25 before signing a one-year pact with the club last July. Following a career-best year in 2025-26, the 26-year-old guard has earned a long-term deal. Across 80 regular-season outings last season, the sharpshooter averaged 12.7 points, 4.6 assists, 4.1 rebounds, 2.9 three-pointers and 1.2 steals while shooting 40.2 percent from beyond the arc in 28.5 minutes per game.

Caldwell-Pope (finger) exercised his $21.6 million player option for the 2026-27 campaign Friday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

The veteran guard is set to return to Memphis after being acquired from Orlando in the Desmond Bane deal last June, though Caldwell-Pope could still be bought out. The 33-year-old missed the Grizzlies' final 29 regular-season games after undergoing surgery on his right pinky finger, finishing the season with averages of 8.4 points, 2.7 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 0.8 steals in 21.3 minutes per tilt across 51 regular-season appearances (14 starts).

Russell picked up his $6 million team option for the 2026-27 season, Jake Fischer of BleacherReport.com reports.

This was an expected move for Russell, as his market value is pretty low right now after a forgettable season. Following his trade from the Mavericks, Russell did not make any appearances for the Wizards and spent his time away from the team because a buyout was expected. Despite this transaction, there's no guarantee Russell will be in Washington's plans for 2026-27.

Brea received a qualifying offer from the Suns on Thursday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Brea was on a two-way contract with the Suns during the 2025-26 season, and now the Suns will be able to match opposing offers in restricted free agency. In 12 regular-season appearances, Brea averaged 7.0 points and 0.8 assists in 7.0 minutes per contest.

Williams (foot) received a qualifying offer from the Suns on Thursday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Williams will now become a restricted free agent ahead of the offseason. His first season in Phoenix was a bit of a mixed bag, as he was limited to 55 regular-season appearances with averages of 11.7 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 23.6 minutes per contest.

Young (quadriceps) is expected to sign a three-year deal with the Wizards in free agency, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst.

Young plans to decline his $48 million player option for the 2026-27 season, and while he's expected to meet with other teams, the Wizards are the clear favorites. Windhorst adds that the Wizards are preparing to offer him a very large contract, and it sounds like there's mutual interest in getting something done quickly.

Sarr underwent surgery to repair a fractured right foot Monday, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

Despite the procedure, Sarr is expected to be ready for the start of the 2026-27 season. The 2024 No. 2 overall pick was limited to 48 regular-season appearances in 2025-26, averaging 16.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.0 blocks in 27.2 minutes per game.

McLaughlin averaged 2.0 points, 0.9 assists and 0.7 rebounds across 6.4 minutes per tilt in 44 regular-season appearances during the 2025-26 season.

McLaughlin averaged several career lows in his first full season with San Antonio. The 30-year-old point guard logged double-digit minutes in just 12 of his regular-season outings and is now set to enter unrestricted free agency this offseason.

Plumlee posted averages of 1.6 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 8.6 minutes per contest across 20 regular-season appearances (three starts) between the Spurs and Hornets in 2025-26.

Plumlee began the season with the Hornets and saw inconsistent burn before undergoing right groin surgery in late December. The 36-year-old was traded to the Thunder and subsequently waived in February, and the veteran center later joined the Spurs on a 10-day deal before signing a rest-of-season contract with the club. Plumlee appeared in just six regular-season games for San Antonio and is now slated to enter unrestricted free agency.