Welcome to our coverage of Phoenix Suns 2024 free agency happenings, signings, departures, rumors and more!
According to Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes, the Los Angeles Clippers signing PG Kris Dunn:
Free agent guard Kris Dunn has reached an agreement with the Los Angeles Clippers, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport. pic.twitter.com/Xuli91FrGj
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 2, 2024
Dunn was frequently listed as a top free agent target for the Suns, who have been without a true point guard since Chris Paul departed last summer.
Phoenix added guard Collin GIllespie to a two-way deal previously in the day while also seeing another possible target in Aaron Holiday sign elsewhere.
Numerous insiders and even NBA teams believed the Suns were targeting Dunn in free agency, which you can read more about here.
The Phoenix Suns are adding guard Collin Gillespie on a two-way deal, according to ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski.
Free agent guard Collin Gillespie has agreed on a two-way deal with the Suns, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2024
Gillespie previously played for the Denver Nuggets on two-way deals, winning the 2023 NBA Finals with the organization. He played in 24 games for Denver last season with just under ten minutes per night.
The Phoenix Suns were reportedly interested in Aaron Holiday to man the point guard position, though he is signing with the Houston Rockets on a two-year, $10 million deal.
Free agent guard Aaron Holiday plans to sign a two-year, $10 million deal to stay with the Houston Rockets, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Holiday played 78 games as a reserve guard for Rockets’ turnaround season last year. pic.twitter.com/bsQ9psaeNl
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2024
The Suns are still in search of a point guard to come in and set the offense in Phoenix under new coach Mike Budenhzoler. Another option is now off the table in the Valley.
You can read more about who the Suns were targeting here.
Per The Athletic’s Kelly Iko, the Phoenix Suns have met with free agent wing Reggie Bullock
Bullock has met with the Suns, Nuggets, Clippers and 76ers so far, sources said. More are expected to follow in the coming days. https://t.co/BtrPy8b6q7
— Kelly Iko (@KellyIko) July 1, 2024
Bullock played 44 games for the Houston Rockets last season and is 33 years old. He shot a strong 40% from deep in 2023-24.
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Drew Eubanks is signing a two-year, $10 million contract with the Utah Jazz after he opted out of his player-option in Phoenix.
Free agent C Drew Eubanks has agreed on a two-year, $10 million deal to join the Utah Jazz, sources tell ESPN. Eubanks spent the past season with the Phoenix Suns and stays in the West on the Jazz’s frontline. pic.twitter.com/5ejnjRNp7h
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2024
Eubanks told The Arizona Republic’s Duane Rankin earlier in the offseason he and the Suns had mutual interest in a return after he arrived in Phoenix last summer, though the two sides ultimately parted ways.
Eubanks played nearly 16 minutes per night and averaged 5.1 points and 4.3 rebounds per contest.
It was a rather uneventful first day of NBA free agency – and if you don’t feel like scrolling deep down this page, you can view a somewhat shortened recap of yesterday’s events here.
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Suns are signing center Mason Plumlee to a one-year deal.
Free agent C Mason Plumlee has agreed on a one-year deal with the Phoenix Suns, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/7Zqr8wq6Kb
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2024
Plumlee is represented by Mark Bartelstein, the father of Suns CEO Josh Bartelstein.
Plumlee – who turned 34-years-old back in March – played 46 games last season, averaging 5.3 points and 5.1 rebounds per night on nearly 15 minutes for the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Suns lost backup center Drew Eubanks to free agency after he declined his player option. Now, Phoenix gets another big man to play behind starter Jusuf Nurkic, who many believe to be Phoenix’s most likely trade candidate thanks to his salary.
The Suns appear to be getting a pretty solid rim-protector, too:
According to @The_BBall_Index, no one contested more shots at the rim last year than Mason Plumlee on a per-75-possessions basis. Held opponents to 6.2% worse shooting at the rim, good passer as well
— Gerald Bourguet (@GeraldBourguet) July 1, 2024
According to NBA on TNT’s Chris Haynes, Chris Paul is signing with the San Antonio Spurs.
Free agent star Chris Paul intends to sign with the San Antonio Spurs, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport. pic.twitter.com/drgZmqeO1b
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 1, 2024
Paul was waived by the Warriors earlier today and now joins the likes of Gregg Popovich and Victor Wembanyama in San Antonio. He just turned 39-years-old this spring and looks to keep pushing San Antonio in the right direction.
There were some whispers of Paul potentially joining Phoenix, though Suns insider John Gambadoro ruled that out from the start.
Stop. Chris Paul is not coming back. https://t.co/XSKHXTDD1q
— John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) June 30, 2024
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski says the deal is a one-year deal worth more than $11 million.
According to Shams Charania, Eric Gordon has signed a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Eric Gordon has agreed to a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2024
The 76ers are also reportedly closing in on Paul George, though we have our first official departure from Phoenix nearly three hours after free agency began.
Gordon wasn’t expected back to the organization but was considered a candidate to join the Houston Rockets.
Gordon spent just one season in Phoenix.
Golden State is waiving Chris Paul, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Paul had a $30 million guarantee date today. He now becomes a free agent. pic.twitter.com/Xr50KYMIMk
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2024
Paul’s $30 million salary for next season was guaranteed by today if he wasn’t traded or released. Among the teams listed below, it’s also being reported the San Antonio Spurs are interested in acquiring Paul on the open market.
Source: Jake Fischer, Yahoo!
“The Suns have been connected to all kinds of guards for minimum salaries, from Kyle Lowry to Monte Morris — and even a potential reunion with Paul, should he ultimately be waived by the Warriors, according to NBA personnel.”
You can read more about that here
The Suns have already (reportedly, of course) made a handful of moves leading into the unofficial start of Sunday at 3:00 PM Phoenix time:
Suns Retain Bol Bol: Phoenix is bringing Bol Bol back on a one-year deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Bol flashed what he could do in various regular season spurts last season, and now he’ll give Mike Budenholzer a chance to see what unfolds.
You can read more about that here
Damion Lee Declines Player Option: Damion Lee is reportedly declining his $2.85 million player option and hitting free agency, per HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. Lee spent the entirity of last season rehabbing a torn meniscus but was one of the NBA’s best three-point shooters the year prior.
You can read more about that here
Suns Re-Sign Royce O’Neale: Phoenix and Royce O’Neale reportedly agreed on a four-year deal for $44 million per Adrian Wojnarowski. O’Neale was acquired at last year’s trade deadline and was one of the Suns’ top priorities heading into free agency.
You can read more about that here.
Josh Okogie Declines Player Option: According to Michael Scotto, Suns defender Josh Okogie is declining his $2.95 million player-option ahead of free agency. Arizona Sports’ John Gamnbadoro says the Suns would love to bring Okogie back.
You can read more about that here.
Eric Gordon Declines Player Option: Per Shams Charania, Eric Gordon is declining his $3.4 million option for 2024-25 and will hit free agency. The guard never truly found his footing in the Valley and a split is likely best for both sides.
You can read more about that here.
Also, a reminder that the Suns can only sign outside players to veteran minimum contracts thanks to their positioning in the luxury tax.
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