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Suns Waive Two Players
Sep 30, 2024; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns player Mamadi Diakite poses for a photo during Media Day at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

The Phoenix Suns have officially made two separate roster moves this afternoon, per release from the team.

From the franchise:

"The Phoenix Suns today announced that the team has waived forward/center Mamadi Diakite and forward Moses Wood. The team’s roster now stands at 18 players."

Diakite and Wood were both signed to Exhibit-10 contracts three weeks ago - which gave the coaching staff an extended look at the pair of talented players without commitment to tying them to the 15-man roster in the regular season.

Diakite had a few impressive moments in limited time on the floor - while Wood didn't have many chances himself.

This move clearly paves the way for F/C Frank Kaminsky to be the 15th member of the squad - which has been the expected outcome since he was initially signed to a training camp deal late last month.

The other 3 members of the team are two-way players in Baylor rookie F Jalen Bridges, PG Collin Gillespie, and PG TyTy Washington Jr - who had an impressive showing in last night's game. All three players will presumably be fixtures in the inaugural season of the Phoenix G-League affiliate in the Valley Suns.

Best of fortunes to Diakite and Wood moving forward - they exhibited professionalism and the essential qualities of being a team player in their short stays in the Valley.

The Suns will move forward nonetheless - with the final game of preseason play is set for Thursday night at Footprint Center against the Los Angeles Lakers.


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

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