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." Many people commented on the news. Jake Weinbach: "Two underrated acquisitions in one day for the Suns. Jared Butler and Jordan Goodwin could both earn a role in Phoenix." Real Sports: "Solid pickup" Joel Moran: "I actually really like this move"
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