It may have seemed like a formality, but the Phoenix Suns have reportedly extended a qualifying offer to Mark Williams, officially making him a restricted free agent.

Suns Make MArk Williams An RFA As 2026 Free Agency Nears

Williams’ restricted free agency brings about many more questions, all of which revolve around the importance of the Suns retaining him and his services for the upcoming NBA season and beyond.

Restricted free agency has become trickier and tricker to navigate in recent years, making it more difficult to project what will happen with Williams and the Suns.

PHNX Suns widens the lens to look at examples of restricted free agents — current and past — to look at how the market continues to evolve with time. Names involved in restricted free agency over the past two years could shed light on Williams’ situation.

The crew also takes time to preview free agency around the NBA in the wake of news that Trae Young will opt out of his final year with the Washington Wizards to enter free agency.

What does that mean for him? What does it mean for other premier free agents like Austin Reaves and Jalen Duren? How are the Suns impacted? Follow the show: @PHNX_Suns, @ErikRuby, @GilMcGregor_, @Espo, @StephenPG3 and @FreckledMamba!

0:00 – Intro

3:00 – Free Agency Is On The Horizon…

11:20 – Mark Williams is a Top _ Center in the NBA WHEN HEALTHY?

24:45 – The Upside Of Mark Williams Resigning

41:00 – Reaching For Restricted Free Agents?

49:50 – What Is Going On With Trae Young???