Apr 5, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared Butler (12) controls the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

NBA World Comments On Phoenix Suns Latest Signing

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 24, 2025 11:49 AM ET

Jared Butler played the 2024-25 season for the Washington Wizards and Philadelphia 76ers.

He finished the year with averages of 9.0 points, 1.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists per contest while shooting 44.8% from the field and 35.5% from the three-point range in 60 games.

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Butler will now sign a deal with the Phoenix Suns.

Via Charania: "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."

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