Apr 9, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared Butler (14) is defended by Memphis Grizzlies forward Ziaire Williams (8) on a drive during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Former OKC Thunder Guard Inks Deal in Phoenix

Originally posted on Oklahoma City Thunder on SI
By Ross Lovelace | Last updated Jul 23, 2025 8:37 PM ET

From the beginning of Oklahoma City’s rebuild, people questioned how the Thunder would keep all the talent on its roster. The short answer is that it was always impossible — Oklahoma City has had so many NBA caliber players come through over the course of the rebuild that. All of those NBA caliber players were certain to find a roster spot somewhere.

Already this offseason, Ty Jerome locked down a big time contract, Tre Mann agreed to stay in Charlotte, and most recently, Lindy Waters III signed with the Spurs. Today it was former Thunder guard Jared Butler , who turned a very positive season in Washington into a one-year deal with the Phoenix Suns.

Free agent guard Jared Butler has agreed to a one-year deal with the Phoenix Suns, Mark Bartelstein and Kieran Piller of @PrioritySports tell ESPN. The 2021 second-rounder averaged 9 points in 17 minutes per game over 60 contests for the 76ers and Wizards last season. pic.twitter.com/5RvcgFmOsG
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 23, 2025

In 60 games this season, split between Philadelphia and Washington, Butler had the best year of his career. He averaged 9.0 points, 3.7 assists, and 1.8 rebounds, while shooting 44.8% from the floor and 35.5% from 3-point range.

Butler had many big time moments in both Summer League and with the Oklahoma City Blue. He only ended up playing six total games for the Thunder, but it didn't take a genius to see that he was going to land on his feet somewhere. He has a winning mindset and plays the game the right way. His value as a true point guard and a knockdown shooter will always have a place in the NBA.

This article first appeared on Oklahoma City Thunder on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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