The Phoenix Suns came out of a busy offseason with a roster that’s heavy on value, and that’s a big reason their front office deserves plenty of credit. After a strong first season under coach Jordan Ott, Phoenix was able to keep its own players and bring in outside help on team-friendly deals.
At the top of the list is Collin Gillespie, whose rise from two-way player to franchise cornerstone has been one of the Suns’ best stories. He started the 2024-25 season on a two-way deal, then returned on a veteran minimum last summer before turning that opportunity into a four-year, $48 million contract.
Phoenix didn’t even let him reach the open market. Gillespie rewarded that trust by setting a new franchise record with 232 made 3-pointers and posting career highs across the board: 12.7 points, 4.6 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.2 steals.
He now looks set to anchor the bench and embody the hard-nosed identity the Suns want to build around.
Jordan Goodwin checks in next after carving out a spot as the 14th and final roster player last training camp. He turned that into a real role, appearing in 70 games with 10 starts and averaging a career-best 8.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.5 steals.
His defense, rebounding and ability to create extra possessions gave Phoenix real value, and his improved 3-point shot only added to it. The Suns brought him back on a two-year, $12.43 million deal with a player option on the second year, a number that feels pretty friendly for what he brings every night.
Goodwin is the heat and soul of a lot of the things the Suns do, and he will look to continue to bring this intensity the next few years.
Luke Kennard rounds out the group as Phoenix’s lone standard free-agent addition. His arrival raised some eyebrows around the league, especially given how well he finished the year with the Los Angeles Lakers and how little money it took to get him.
Kennard led the league in 3-point percentage last season, and if he’s willing to ramp up his volume in Phoenix’s system, this deal could end up looking like a steal. He also has a real shot to put himself in position for a bigger payday next offseason, much like Gillespie and Goodwin did.
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