Phoenix Suns Reportedly Sign NBA Champion

According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Mamadi Diakite will sign with the Phoenix Suns.

Feb 5, 2022; Sacramento, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Mamadi Diakite (12) reacts after a basket and 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

Mamadi Diakite is coming off a year where he appeared in six games for the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.

He finished the season with averages of 2.0 points per contest while shooting 66.7% from the field.

Over the offseason, Diakite was traded to the Brooklyn Nets (who then sent him to the Memphis Grizzlies).

Jan 12, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Mamadi Diakite (29) shoots a free throw in the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images / Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Diakite was waived by the Grizzlies and became a free agent who was available to sign with any team in the NBA.

On Friday, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported that Diakite will sign with the Phoenix Suns.

Via Scotto: "Phoenix Suns have agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with Mamadi Diakite, sources told @hoopshype. Diakite received $1.4M from the Knicks in the Mikal Bridges trade and now goes to training camp with Phoenix. He was also on the Bucks when they won the 2021 title under Mike Budenholzer."

Phoenix Suns have agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with Mamadi Diakite, sources told @hoopshype. Diakite received $1.4M from the Knicks in the Mikal Bridges trade and now goes to training camp with Phoenix. He was also on the Bucks when they won the 2021 title under Mike Budenholzer. pic.twitter.com/xRyyqnp2RM

— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) September 13, 2024

Diakite has spent four seasons in the NBA with the San Antonio Spurs, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Milwaukee Bucks and Cleveland Cavaliers.

His career averages are 3.1 points and 2.3 rebounds per contest while shooting 48.3% from the field in 55 regular season games.

He has also appeared in 11 playoff games and won the 2021 NBA Championship with the Bucks.

Via @PHNX_Suns: "In 34 G League games last year (regular season + showcase), Diakite averaged 11.1 PPG, 6.8 RPG and 1.3 BPG on 51 FG% and 30.6 3P%"

In 34 G League games last year (regular season + showcase), Diakite averaged 11.1 PPG, 6.8 RPG and 1.3 BPG on 51 FG% and 30.6 3P% https://t.co/XBdpoqTSNE

— PHNX Suns (@PHNX_Suns) September 13, 2024

The Suns are coming off a season where they lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the NBA playoffs.