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.
YES the Suns can afford both. They are committed to bringing back their own free agents and willing to go deep into the luxury tax to do that. They won't go into the second apron, but they shouldn't have to.
The Suns are showing interest in Josh Giddey, per @MikeAScotto
“Goodwin had a breakout season, averaging career-highs in points (8.7), rebounds (4.9), and steals (1.5) in 70 games. Within league circles, Goodwin’s projected salary range is believed to be around $5-6 million per season. Lastly, the Suns have also done some background on Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey, HoopsHype has learned.”
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Free agent guard Collin Gillespie intends to sign a four-year, $48 million deal to return to the Phoenix Suns, sources tell ESPN. Gillespie spent three straight seasons on two-way contracts after going undrafted out of Villanova in 2022 and now earns a lucrative long-term deal.