Apr 13, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Daeqwon Plowden (29) on the court during the game against the Orlando Magic during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Phoenix Suns Release Player After Trade With Hawks

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 6, 2025 2:41 PM ET

Daeqwon Plowden spent his rookie season in the NBA with the Atlanta Hawks.

He finished the year with averages of 7.2 points and 1.8 rebounds per contest while shooting 64.0% from the field and 52.9% from the three-point range in six games.

On Sunday, it was announced (via ESPN's Shams Charania) that Plowden would be traded to the Phoenix Suns as part of a seven-team deal.

That said, Duane Rankin of azcentral reported that the Suns will not be keeping the 26-year-old.

Via Rankin: "Phoenix Suns will be waiving Daeqwon Plowden as he was part of the historic seven-team trade to make the deal work for the Houston Rockets and Atlanta Hawks, sources inform @azcentral. No cost to Phoenix.

Plowden two-way with Hawks last season. Played 6 games for Atlanta. #Suns"

Phoenix Suns will be waiving Daeqwon Plowden as he was part of the historic seven-team trade to make the deal work for the Houston Rockets and Atlanta Hawks, sources inform @azcentral. No cost to Phoenix.

Plowden two-way with Hawks last season. Played 6 games for Atlanta. #Suns
— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) July 6, 2025

Plowden has also spent a lot of time in the G League.

He finished last year with averages of 15.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 39.6% from the field and 30.2% from the three-point range in 29 games (26 starts).

Via NBA G League: "The debut of a LIFETIME!

Never forget when Daeqwon Plowden signed his first NBA contract and dropped 19 PTS on 7/8 FG and 5/6 3PT in his first game with the @atlhawks"

The debut of a LIFETIME!

Never forget when Daeqwon Plowden signed his first NBA contract and dropped 19 PTS on 7/8 FG and 5/6 3PT in his first game with the @atlhawks. pic.twitter.com/HPDix0hnMZ
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) June 30, 2025