PHOENIX (AP) — A person with knowledge of the situation says that Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver and general manager Ryan McDonough are meeting with star guard Devin Booker to discuss a new contract.The person sought anonymity because the meeting, to take place Tuesday in Los Angeles, was not publicly announced.Booker, just 21 but entering his fourth NBA season, is considered the heart of the Suns' plans for the future and a strong candidate for a maximum contract.Meanwhile, in an unrelated move, the Suns waived forward Alan Williams.Williams, the 25-year-old son of Phoenix police Chief Jeri Williams, was raised in Phoenix. He played at Santa Barbara collegiately and for one season in China before signing with the Suns in 2015.The 6-foot-7 big man with the nickname "Big Sauce" averaged 6.7 points and 5.4 rebounds per game in 67 career games with Phoenix but missed virtually all of last season following knee surgery.By making the move, the Suns no longer are responsible for the $5.5 million Williams would have made had he remained on the team.Phoenix also cut point guard Tyler Ulis as the team reshapes under new coach Igor Kokoskov.A person with knowledge of the situation confirmed Sunday that the Suns had agreed to a one-year, $15 million deal with 14-year NBA veteran guard Trevor Ariza.The person asked for anonymity because signings can't be officially revealed during the current moratorium negotiating period.___More AP NBA: www.apnews.com/tags/NBAbasketball

The Phoenix Suns re-signed forward/center Alan Williams to a multiyear contract, the team announced Wednesday.Media outlets reported a couple of weeks ago that the Phoenix native agreed to terms on a three-year, $17 million deal to stay with the Suns. "Alan embodies what it means to be a Phoenix Sun on and off of the court," Suns general manager Ryan McDonough said in a statement. "We've enjoyed watching him become a very valuable part of our team over the past few years. We're excited that we were able to reach a deal to keep a native Phoenician home, where we know 'Sauce' will continue to make a significant impact, both on the court and in the community."Williams, the Suns' 2016-17 Majerle Hustle Award winner, averaged 11.4 points on 51.4 percent shooting along with 9.1 rebounds with 12 double-doubles in 24 games after the All-Star break last season. He led the Suns with 15 double-doubles overall and ranked third in the NBA with 15 double-doubles off the bench.Playing in his second NBA season, the 24-year-old Williams averaged career-bests of 7.4 points and 6.2 rebounds in 47 games in 2016-17.The 6-foot-8, 260-pound Williams owns averages of 6.6 points and 5.8 rebounds in 57 career NBA games, all with Phoenix.