Dec 27, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Nassir Little (25) against the Houston Rockets during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images Erik Williams-Imagn Images

Phoenix Suns Still Paying $3 Million Per Year To Former NBA Player Until 2031

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jun 3, 2025 12:40 AM ET

Nassir Little most recently played in the NBA during the 2023-24 season when he was with the Phoenix Suns.

That year, he averaged 3.4 points and 1.7 rebounds per contest while shooting 46.0% from the field and 30.0% from the three-point range in 45 games.

However, Little was waived by the Suns before the start of the 2024-25 season.

As part of the release, the Suns stretched out the remaining money left in his contract.

Via ESPN's Shams Charania (in August): "The Phoenix Suns are waiving forwards Nassir Little and EJ Liddell, per sources. By releasing both, the Suns open up a roster spot and create flexibility for signings and trades during the season. Suns will stretch the three years and $22 million remaining on Little’s deal."

The Phoenix Suns are waiving forwards Nassir Little and EJ Liddell, per sources. By releasing both, the Suns open up a roster spot and create flexibility for signings and trades during the season. Suns will stretch the three years and $22 million remaining on Little’s deal. pic.twitter.com/UTsuimA2yX
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 21, 2024

The Suns will play Little $3.1 million until the end of the 2031 season (h/t Spotrac).

Little was the 25th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft out of UNC.

He has played five NBA seasons with the Suns (and Portland Trail Blazers).

His career averages are 5.5 points and 2.9 rebounds per contest while shooting 45.2% from the field and 33.0% from the three-point range in 237 games.

At 25, Little could end up getting another chance soon (he has been playing in the G League).

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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