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NBA free agency is almost here and the Phoenix Suns could be busy as they continue to try to rebuild their roster in the wake of the Kevin Durant trade to the Houston Rockets and after their 2025 NBA Draft moves.
What could the Suns do in 2025 NBA free agency? Who could they sign? Who could they trade? Who could they trade for?
Check out the latest news, rumors and speculation surrounding the team for the 2025 NBA free agency period, which officially starts at 3 p.m. on June 30, with chatter that includes Russell Westbrook, Nick Richards, Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neal, Collin Gillespie, Bol Bol and others. Teams can sign free agents beginning July 6.
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Duane Rankin wrote: "The 36-year-old Westbrook still plays hard and with high energy. He checked both boxes coming off the bench for the Denver Nuggets this season. Those qualities fit the type of player Suns team owner Mat Ishbia described he wanted after a 36-win season. Plus, he's still productive. Westbrook averaged 13.3 points, 6.1 assists and 4.9 rebounds."
"Phoenix is very open to moving multiple of these veterans as they reset with a more youthful, athletic roster around Devin Booker," NBA Insider Evan Sidery posted.
Why would the Suns try to deal those players?
Rankin wrote about the possibility of moving Allen and O'Neale earlier this week in The Arizona Republic.
He explained: "The Suns have tradeable assets in Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale that could lead to acquiring players who better suit what the Suns are trying to build moving forward. The two cost the Suns more than $100 million in luxury tax penalties this past season. Allen is on a four-year, $70-million deal and O’Neale has a four-year, $42-million deal. Moving one of them is another way for the Suns to work under the second tax apron and have more roster flexibility. With Dillon Brooks, the Suns have in essence the same player in terms of shooting 3s."
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Arizona Sports' John Gambadoro reported that Phoenix will not be bringing back Bol Bol.
Bol averaged 6.8 points and 2.9 rebounds in 36 games, including 10 starts last season, but never found consistent minutes on the court.
ESPN's Jonathan Givony reported that the Suns have agreed to a two-way contract with CJ Huntley, a forward from Appalachian State.
Huntley averaged 15.7 points per game and 8.1 rebounds per game last season in 33.6 minutes per game. He shot 35.6% from 3-point range.
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Draft Express reported that Mascari will play for the Suns in the Summer League, a potentially intriguing addition for the Suns.
Last season, Mascari, a guard, shot 40.3% from 3-point range and scored 9.4 points per game for the Bulldogs.
Could Phoenix bring back restricted free agent Collin Gillespie?
A two-way player last season, Gillespie finished the season strong for the Suns, posting six double-figure efforts in his final 12 games. He scored a career-high 22 points and had 10 assists in a 124-109 loss March 28 at Minnesota.
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What could the Suns do in 2025 NBA free agency? Who could they sign? Who could they trade? Who could they trade for?
Check out the latest news, rumors and speculation surrounding the team for the 2025 NBA free agency period, which officially starts at 3 p.m. on June 30, with chatter that includes Russell Westbrook, Nick Richards, Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neal, Collin Gillespie, Bol Bol and others. Teams can sign free agents beginning July 6.
Analysis: How Phoenix Suns could approach free agency after Kevin Durant trade
The Arizona Republic: Suns could target Russell Westbrook in NBA free agency
Duane Rankin wrote: "The 36-year-old Westbrook still plays hard and with high energy. He checked both boxes coming off the bench for the Denver Nuggets this season. Those qualities fit the type of player Suns team owner Mat Ishbia described he wanted after a 36-win season. Plus, he's still productive. Westbrook averaged 13.3 points, 6.1 assists and 4.9 rebounds."
Report: Suns listening to trade offers on Nick Richards, Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale
"Phoenix is very open to moving multiple of these veterans as they reset with a more youthful, athletic roster around Devin Booker," NBA Insider Evan Sidery posted.
Why would the Suns try to deal those players?
Rankin wrote about the possibility of moving Allen and O'Neale earlier this week in The Arizona Republic.
He explained: "The Suns have tradeable assets in Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale that could lead to acquiring players who better suit what the Suns are trying to build moving forward. The two cost the Suns more than $100 million in luxury tax penalties this past season. Allen is on a four-year, $70-million deal and O’Neale has a four-year, $42-million deal. Moving one of them is another way for the Suns to work under the second tax apron and have more roster flexibility. With Dillon Brooks, the Suns have in essence the same player in terms of shooting 3s."
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Report: Suns will not re-sign Bol Bol
Arizona Sports' John Gambadoro reported that Phoenix will not be bringing back Bol Bol.
Bol averaged 6.8 points and 2.9 rebounds in 36 games, including 10 starts last season, but never found consistent minutes on the court.
Report: Suns agree to two-way contract with CJ Huntley
ESPN's Jonathan Givony reported that the Suns have agreed to a two-way contract with CJ Huntley, a forward from Appalachian State.
Huntley averaged 15.7 points per game and 8.1 rebounds per game last season in 33.6 minutes per game. He shot 35.6% from 3-point range.
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Report: Drake's Mitch Mascari will join Suns for NBA Summer League
Draft Express reported that Mascari will play for the Suns in the Summer League, a potentially intriguing addition for the Suns.
Last season, Mascari, a guard, shot 40.3% from 3-point range and scored 9.4 points per game for the Bulldogs.
Will Suns bring back Collin Gillespie?
Could Phoenix bring back restricted free agent Collin Gillespie?
A two-way player last season, Gillespie finished the season strong for the Suns, posting six double-figure efforts in his final 12 games. He scored a career-high 22 points and had 10 assists in a 124-109 loss March 28 at Minnesota.
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Reach Jeremy Cluff at [email protected]. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter @Jeremy_Cluff.
Support local journalism: Subscribe to azcentral.com today.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Phoenix Suns NBA free agency 2025 rumors, trade speculation, targets
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