Isaiah Livers
#18SF · Phoenix Suns
Height
6'6"
Weight
232 lbs
Age
27
College
Michigan
Experience
3 yrs
Wingspan
6'9.3"
Reach
8'8.5"
Hand Size
9" × 9.5"
C
D-
D+
C
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The Verdict on Isaiah, in One Read
On the field, Isaiah Livers grades out as a shaky SF for Phoenix Suns (D+ Impact). That places him 84th of 119 graded small forwards. In his on-court role, the grade is middling (C Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. Against that production, his deal reads as fairly priced on the Contract Value Index (C) — the team is paying below what the play would command. The public read is negative (D- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsD
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 129 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 34.4% | 35.2% | 78.3% |
| 2025-26 | | 36 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 0.6 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakDLongevityMid-CareerRecentF
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 36 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 34.4% | F F |
| 2023-24 |  | 23 | 5.0 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 34.5% | F F |
| 2022-23 | | 52 | 6.7 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 41.7% | D D |
| 2021-22 | | 19 | 6.4 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 45.6% | D+ D+ |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Performance Analysis
D
#84 of 119 Small Forwards
FCA+
Isaiah Livers earns a D Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA small forwards this season. Through 129 games, Isaiah is contributing 1.8 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 0.6 assists per game in his role. Isaiah's best relative area is FG% at 34.4, though it still falls below the small forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is PPG at 1.8 (small forward median: 15.0). Among 119 NBA small forwards graded this season, Isaiah ranks 84th.
Current Sentiment
D-
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The public perception surrounding Isaiah Livers sits at a deeply unfavorable level, with sentiment holding steady at a D- as the Suns prepare for the playoffs — a narrative that reflects widespread skepticism about his long-term viability at this level. The media framing tells the whole story: a two-way contract, a history of modest production across three seasons in Detroit, a below-average Player Efficiency Rating, and a recurring injury issue have collectively painted him as a fringe player clinging to roster spots rather than earning them. His 2025-26 numbers — 1.8 PPG, 1.7 RPG, and 0.6 APG across 36 games — align with a D+ performance grade, confirming that his on-court output isn't doing any narrative repair work; the counting stats are what you'd expect from a depth piece logging minimal meaningful minutes. The recent headlines only deepen the concern, with multiple reports of Livers being ruled out for games alongside Grayson Allen — injury absences that are especially damaging for a bubble player whose entire case for roster security depends on availability and opportunistic impact. Phoenix's recent roster decisions — signing CJ Huntley, extending Jamaree Bouyea, and adding Haywood Highsmith — signal a front office actively layering in wing depth around him, which shrinks whatever footprint Livers had. With the Suns sitting at 45-37 as the eighth seed and the playoff push intensifying, his 3-and-D archetype and Michigan pedigree offer a recognizable identity on paper, but the overall narrative heading into the postseason is that of a developmental player whose NBA window may be narrowing faster than it ever fully opened.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Isaiah's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Isaiah Compares at the Position
Isaiah Livers ranks 84th of 119 graded small forwards by performance. That slots Isaiah between Cam Whitmore (D) just ahead and Amari Williams (D) just behind.
Graded higher
Cam WhitmoreWashington WizardsDPatrick Baldwin Jr.Sacramento KingsDNoah PendaOrlando MagicDIsaiah LiversD
Graded lower
Amari WilliamsBoston CelticsTransaction History
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About this player
Isaiah Livers is a player in his 3rd NBA season listed at SF for the Phoenix Suns. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Isaiah Livers, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index C, Performance D, Sentiment D-.
The crowd's Fan Verdict moves in real time as fans vote on this profile. FanVerdicts' own read updates as new data lands — performance recalculates when NBA game stats post, sentiment shifts with media coverage and fan discussion, and the Contract Value Index recomputes when contract terms change. Contract details below show the structure (years, total value, average annual value, guarantees) behind the Contract Value Index read.
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