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Tim Connelly said he thinks Jaden McDaniels has "a couple more gears to get to".
Asked Connelly what those additional gears might look like.
"I think consistency across the board. I think we gotta unlock some of his playmaking. Really, offensively, there's not much he can't do, as we saw in that closeout game versus Denver... We know he can be a special, special player. It's gotta be consistent. It can't be some nights 20, some nights 4 or 5. So it's not just a physical approach, it's a mental approach. The willingness to accept the added responsibility. We think he's ready for that."
Free agent guard Jordan Goodwin intends to sign a three-year, $19 million deal to return to the Phoenix Suns, with a player option in the third season, sources tell ESPN. Goodwin made the Suns roster out of training camp on a non-guaranteed contract and emerged as a key reserve and culture fit, averaging 8.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and a team-high 106 total steals.