Phoenix Suns Reportedly Sign 8-Year NBA Player

The Phoenix Suns have signed Frank Kaminsky.

Nov 8, 2021; Sacramento, California, USA; Phoenix Suns forward-center Frank Kaminsky (8) puts his hands on his head after being called for a foul against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images / Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

UPDATE: The signing is official (h/t Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports).

Officially official: The Suns announce they have signed Mamadi Diakite, Frank Kaminsky and Moses Wood. Terms were undisclosed but they'll be competing for a shot at the Suns' 15th roster spot.

Diakite will wear No. 25, Kaminsky will wear No. 47 and Wood will wear No. 17

— Gerald Bourguet (@GeraldBourguet) September 27, 2024

Frank Kaminsky most recently played in the NBA during the 2022-23 season when he was a member of the Houston Rockets and Atlanta Hawks.

That year, he averaged 2.5 points and 1.4 rebounds per contest while shooting 49.2% from the field and 39.4% from the three-point range in 36 games.

On Thursday, Priority Sports announced that Kaminsky will sign with the Phoenix Suns.

Via Priority Sports: "Frank The Tank is back in Phoenix.

Congrats to @FSKPart3 on signing with the @Suns ! ☀️"

Frank The Tank is back in Phoenix.

Congrats to @FSKPart3 on signing with the @Suns! ☀️ pic.twitter.com/JBZpd8Lchn

— Priority Sports (@PrioritySports) September 26, 2024

Kaminsky has played three seasons for the Suns (2019-22).

In that span, he averaged 8.2 points 4.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest while shooting 46.8% from the field and 34.4% from the three-point range in 95 games (26 starts).

He was also with the franchise when they reached the NBA Finals (2021).

Jul 6, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) moves to the basket against Phoenix Suns forward Frank Kaminsky (8) during the first half in game one of the 2021 NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images / Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Kaminsky was the ninth pick in the 2015 NBA Draft out of Wisconsin.

He has played eight seasons for the Charlotte Hornets, Phoenix Suns, Atlanta Hawks and Houston Rockets.

His career averages are 8.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest while shooting 43.0% from the field and 34.9% from the three-point range in 413 games.

Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports reported more details: "Frank Kaminsky will be joining the Suns on a training camp invite, per source"

Frank Kaminsky will be joining the Suns on a training camp invite, per source

— Gerald Bourguet (@GeraldBourguet) September 26, 2024

The Suns are coming off a season where they were the sixth seed in the Western Conference with a 49-33 record.

They lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

Frank Kaminsky has signed a training camp contract with the Suns, per his agency @PrioritySports.

Kaminsky spent three years with Phoenix from 2019-2022. pic.twitter.com/IzZh0Rr1Ee

— Evan Sidery (@esidery) September 26, 2024