Suns roster flaws made clear with guard's option decision

Okogie, 25, came to Phoenix as a free agent in 2022 and re-signed with the team last summer on a two-year deal that included the option. The Suns used him mainly in a backup role, as he averaged 4.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 60 games this past season while playing 16 minutes per night.

A recent report indicated that Phoenix was hoping Okogie would exercise the option to help with roster stability. Only seven members of this year’s 15-man roster are currently under contract for 2024-25.

Okogie was selected by Minnesota with the No. 20 overall pick in the 2018 draft. He spent four years with the Wolves before accepting an offer in Phoenix.

Okogie joins Suns teammates Eric Gordon and Drew Eubanks in declining their options for next season. The team is still awaiting a decision from Damion Lee, who must determine whether to pick up his $2.8M option by Saturday.