Insider Says One Suns Guard Has Secured Roster Spot

Bouyea joined the Suns last season on a two-way contract before having his deal converted to a standard two-year NBA contract late in the regular season.

"Being ready," Ott previously said of Bouyea. "I think just easier said than done, even in his time here with us, but all the work that probably goes into even getting here, just his background and where he's come from, fought his way to this spot, and then when he did get the spot.

"Especially there early, he really had a lot of pop for us. And then we start getting healthier and having different people in and out of our lineup, moved him in and out. So that's always a challenge in this league - to get into the league, but then when you are in the league, being ready for your next opportunity."

Last season, Bouyea appeared in 46 games — by far a career-high for the guard — and averaged 5.7 points and 1.8 assists per night.

The Suns have lost and added a few different players through the course of the offseason, though Bouyea's cemented his spot as a deep depth piece for Phoenix's bench to rely on if needed — especially when it comes to scoring.

Gambadoro's X post has led to some online speculation that forward Haywood Highsmith may be released if the Suns are keeping their 15th roster spot open. It's unknown at this time if Phoenix has any plans to do so.