Overview
- Collin Gillespie, who said Tuesday he wants to stay in Phoenix, confirmed he has already spoken with the Suns about a new deal.
- The 26-year-old started 58 games this season and averaged 12.7 points, 4.6 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.2 steals.
- He set a franchise mark with 232 made threes, surpassing Quentin Richardson’s 2005 record in a feat the team celebrated on April 2.
- Because the Suns hold his Early Bird rights, he can re-sign for 2–4 years without using cap space, with media projections ranging from about $11–13 million annually to an ESPN estimate that could start at $14.9 million.
- He closed the year with 20 points in Sunday’s series-ending loss to Oklahoma City, underscoring how his expanded role could shape Phoenix’s offseason plans.