Grading the Phoenix Suns’ Free Agency So Far

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Nathaniel Holloway | Last updated Jul 11, 2025 1:28 PM ET

It has been a busy offseason thus far for the Phoenix Suns, though most of their moves came before NBA free agency officially began.

Phoenix began their offseason by trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the draft rights to Khaman Maluach and five second-round picks.

They then pulled off a trade in the first round of the draft with the Charlotte Hornets to acquire Mark Williams and then selected Rasheer Fleming and Koby Brea in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft.

These were all solid moves by the Suns, but they have had an underwhelming free agency thus far as they have made only one signing and have seen three players depart from their franchise.

The only player Phoenix has signed thus far in free agency is Nigel Hayes-Davis, who has excelled in the EuroLeague over the last few seasons.

Phoenix also saw Tyus Jones, Cody Martin and Mason Plumlee all leave in free agency but they did sign Collin Gillespie to a standard contract after he was a two-way player for them last season.

Suns' Free Agency Grade: C

With their lack of moves in free agency, the Suns earned a C grade, though they have had a successful offseason thus far.

Adding Hayes-Davis was a surprise and his role in the rotation next season is still up in the air due to the Suns’ depth at the forward position.

Despite this, the former University of Wisconsin standout will make his return to the NBA where he could turn heads this upcoming season.

Outside of Hayes-Davis, the Suns have not signed any other players and they may be closing in on losing another key piece of their roster as it has been reported that Phoenix and Bradley Beal are nearing a contract buyout.

The Suns do still have time to make more moves with Chris Paul’s name continuing to come up as a potential target for them.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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