What newest Suns signing Jared Butler brings to team for 2025-2026 season

What Butler brings to Suns:

Because of the down years from Washington and Philadelphia, Butler went under the radar for his contributions last season. He appeared in 32 games for the Wizards, playing only 11.3 minutes a night and averaging 6.9 points and 2.6 assists. However, at the trade deadline, he was a part of a trade that sent him to the city of brotherly love, which gave him the first chance at a starting role.

The 76ers were decimated by injuries, which allowed Butler to appear in 28 games, starting 17 of them, while playing a career high 24.4 minutes a game. Despite the team’s lack of success, the former Baylor Bears’ guard recorded 11.5 points and 4.9 assists on 35.2% from beyond the arc. Butler’s most notable performance was the penultimate game of the season against the Atlanta Hawks, where he dropped 25 points, seven assists and two steals.

In the final 11 games of the year, Butler went on a tear surpassing 15+ points seven times, while leading the team in assists with 5.5 per game during that span. The former All-American had finally looked to put the pieces together in his professional career, after his stellar collegiate career with Baylor.

The Suns will benefit greatly with the addition for Butler that can switch from a starting to bench role flawlessly. Phoenix gets a true playmaking point guard that can help facilitate the offense for star shooting guard Devin Booker, as he is most effective moving without the ball. It wouldn’t be surprising if Butler has another career year with the Suns, coming off the back of a stellar finish to last season’s campaign.