Breaking: Suns Got Best Bargain Deals in Free Agency

Phoenix Suns faced financial constraints in free agency due to their status as a second apron team in the luxury tax, limiting them to signing new players only to veteran minimum deals. They made lower-profile signings such as Mason Plumlee (one-year, $3.3 million) and Monte Morris (one-year, $2.8 million), hoping these players will exceed their modest contracts in the upcoming 2024-25 season.

The major move of their offseason was re-signing Royce O’Neale to a four-year, $42 million deal. Phoenix utilized O’Neale’s Bird Rights, acquired when they traded for him, allowing them to secure him despite their financial constraints. ESPN highlighted O’Neale’s signing as one of the best bargains of the offseason, noting his consistent performance and impact on the court.

Despite financial limitations, the Suns prioritized continuity, retaining key players like Grayson Allen (four-year, $70 million) and Jusuf Nurkic, ensuring stability alongside stars Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal as they aim for their first franchise title. They also re-signed Bol Bol and Damion Lee while losing Drew Eubanks and Eric Gordon in free agency.