The Suns’ depth tier is exactly what it sounds like: the players who can help fill out the roster, survive the grind, and maybe grow into something more if things break right. It’s not the flashiest group on the board, but it matters. These are the guys who keep a team moving when the top of the roster gets stretched thin.
CJ Huntley is one of the more interesting names in the mix. The second-year big man out of Appalachian State is back on a two-way contract after a winding start with the Suns.
He came in as an undrafted player, signed a two-way deal, got waived, and then found his way back after Jamaree Bouyea earned a fully guaranteed contract. Huntley brings strength, athleticism, power, and a little shooting, which gives him a chance to carve out a role if the opportunity opens up.
For now, the assignment is simple: keep developing and stay on the path toward becoming a real contributor.
Bouyea is another depth piece worth tracking, especially at point guard. He gives Phoenix another body at the position and, as the source material puts it, he has that dog in him that helped personify the 2025-26 Phoenix Suns.
With a decision still pending on a potential Jalen Green extension, Bouyea could wind up being useful as long-term depth if the team needs it. The catch is that his contract still isn’t guaranteed, which keeps him in that constant battle to hold onto his spot.
If the Suns make any roster moves around the edges, Bouyea could be part of the shuffle.
Koby Brea is in a similar developmental lane. The second-year two-way player stands out because of his three-point shooting, but there’s still more of his game that needs to come along.
Expect to see a lot of him with the Valley Suns this season. The hope is that the progress keeps coming, and the organization can eventually see whether he grows into a longer-term piece.
Pat Spencer brings the most experience of anyone in this tier. He has time with the Golden State Warriors under his belt and offers a tough, physical style at point guard, plus the ability to hit the three-ball.
He may not have much size, but he brings heart, effort, and a hard-nosed edge. That fits with the current direction of the Phoenix Suns and the identity they’re trying to build.
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