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Donnie Druin

Mar 19, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Damion Lee (10) gestures to the officials on a play against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Damion Lee (10) gestures to the officials on a play against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports / Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Welcome to our coverage of Phoenix Suns 2024 free agency happenings, signings, departures, rumors and more!

REPORT: Damion Lee Returns to Phoenix

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowksi, the Phoenix Suns are re-signing Damion Lee on a one-year deal.

Lee missed the entire 2023-24 season with a meniscus injury. He was rumored to potentially return towards the end of the year, though that never came to fruition.

When healthy, he was one of the league's top three-point shooters, something the Suns desperately need to hone in on moving into the Mike Budenholzer era.

Lee opted out of his player option with the Suns this summer but was eventually expected back. After losing Eric Gordon to free agency, many had hoped he would stick around in Phoenix.

With his signing, the Suns have one roster spot left.

REPORT: Suns Sign Monte Morris

Per The Athletic's Shams Charania, the Phoenix Suns are signing guard Monte Morris.

Morris was a name highlighted by some insiders in Phoenix's pursuit for a point guard.

Morris just turned 29-years-old and played just 33 games last year, playing just six games with the Detroit Pistons due to a quad injury before being dealt to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

It will be interesting to monitor where Morris - who averaged more than 20 minutes per night prior to last season - slots into Phoenix's star-studded lineup.

However you shake it, the Suns got their point guard.

REPORT: Clippers Sign Kris Dunn

According to Bleacher Report's Chris Haynes, the Los Angeles Clippers signing PG Kris Dunn:

Dunn was frequently listed as a top free agent target for the Suns, who have been without a true point guard since Chris Paul departed last summer.

Phoenix added guard Collin GIllespie to a two-way deal previously in the day while also seeing another possible target in Aaron Holiday sign elsewhere.

Numerous insiders and even NBA teams believed the Suns were targeting Dunn in free agency, which you can read more about here.

REPORT: Suns Sign Collin Gillespie

The Phoenix Suns are adding guard Collin Gillespie on a two-way deal, according to ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski.

Gillespie previously played for the Denver Nuggets on two-way deals, winning the 2023 NBA Finals with the organization. He played in 24 games for Denver last season with just under ten minutes per night.

REPORT: Aaron Holiday Signs With Rockets

The Phoenix Suns were reportedly interested in Aaron Holiday to man the point guard position, though he is signing with the Houston Rockets on a two-year, $10 million deal.

The Suns are still in search of a point guard to come in and set the offense in Phoenix under new coach Mike Budenhzoler. Another option is now off the table in the Valley.

You can read more about who the Suns were targeting here.

RUMOR: Suns Interested in Reggie Bullock

Per The Athletic's Kelly Iko, the Phoenix Suns have met with free agent wing Reggie Bullock

Bullock played 44 games for the Houston Rockets last season and is 33 years old. He shot a strong 40% from deep in 2023-24.

REPORT: Drew Eubanks Signs With Jazz

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Drew Eubanks is signing a two-year, $10 million contract with the Utah Jazz after he opted out of his player-option in Phoenix.

Eubanks told The Arizona Republic's Duane Rankin earlier in the offseason he and the Suns had mutual interest in a return after he arrived in Phoenix last summer, though the two sides ultimately parted ways.

Eubanks played nearly 16 minutes per night and averaged 5.1 points and 4.3 rebounds per contest.

Day 1 Recap

It was a rather uneventful first day of NBA free agency - and if you don't feel like scrolling deep down this page, you can view a somewhat shortened recap of yesterday's events here.

REPORT: Mason Plumlee Signs With Suns

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Suns are signing center Mason Plumlee to a one-year deal.

Plumlee is represented by Mark Bartelstein, the father of Suns CEO Josh Bartelstein.

Plumlee - who turned 34-years-old back in March - played 46 games last season, averaging 5.3 points and 5.1 rebounds per night on nearly 15 minutes for the Los Angeles Clippers.

The Suns lost backup center Drew Eubanks to free agency after he declined his player option. Now, Phoenix gets another big man to play behind starter Jusuf Nurkic, who many believe to be Phoenix's most likely trade candidate thanks to his salary.

The Suns appear to be getting a pretty solid rim-protector, too:

REPORT: Chris Paul Signing With Spurs

According to NBA on TNT's Chris Haynes, Chris Paul is signing with the San Antonio Spurs.

Paul was waived by the Warriors earlier today and now joins the likes of Gregg Popovich and Victor Wembanyama in San Antonio. He just turned 39-years-old this spring and looks to keep pushing San Antonio in the right direction.

There were some whispers of Paul potentially joining Phoenix, though Suns insider John Gambadoro ruled that out from the start.

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski says the deal is a one-year deal worth more than $11 million.

REPORT: Eric Gordon Signs With 76ers

According to Shams Charania, Eric Gordon has signed a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.

The 76ers are also reportedly closing in on Paul George, though we have our first official departure from Phoenix nearly three hours after free agency began.

Gordon wasn't expected back to the organization but was considered a candidate to join the Houston Rockets.

Gordon spent just one season in Phoenix.

REPORT: Warriors Waive Chris Paul

Paul's $30 million salary for next season was guaranteed by today if he wasn't traded or released. Among the teams listed below, it's also being reported the San Antonio Spurs are interested in acquiring Paul on the open market.

RUMOR: Suns Could Pursue Chris Paul

Source: Jake Fischer, Yahoo!

"The Suns have been connected to all kinds of guards for minimum salaries, from Kyle Lowry to Monte Morris — and even a potential reunion with Paul, should he ultimately be waived by the Warriors, according to NBA personnel."

You can read more about that here

Moves Made Before Official Start of Free Agency

The Suns have already (reportedly, of course) made a handful of moves leading into the unofficial start of Sunday at 3:00 PM Phoenix time:

Suns Retain Bol Bol: Phoenix is bringing Bol Bol back on a one-year deal, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Bol flashed what he could do in various regular season spurts last season, and now he'll give Mike Budenholzer a chance to see what unfolds.

You can read more about that here

Damion Lee Declines Player Option: Damion Lee is reportedly declining his $2.85 million player option and hitting free agency, per HoopsHype's Michael Scotto. Lee spent the entirity of last season rehabbing a torn meniscus but was one of the NBA's best three-point shooters the year prior.

You can read more about that here

Suns Re-Sign Royce O'Neale: Phoenix and Royce O'Neale reportedly agreed on a four-year deal for $44 million per Adrian Wojnarowski. O'Neale was acquired at last year's trade deadline and was one of the Suns' top priorities heading into free agency.

You can read more about that here.

Josh Okogie Declines Player Option: According to Michael Scotto, Suns defender Josh Okogie is declining his $2.95 million player-option ahead of free agency. Arizona Sports' John Gamnbadoro says the Suns would love to bring Okogie back.

You can read more about that here.

Eric Gordon Declines Player Option: Per Shams Charania, Eric Gordon is declining his $3.4 million option for 2024-25 and will hit free agency. The guard never truly found his footing in the Valley and a split is likely best for both sides.

You can read more about that here.

Also, a reminder that the Suns can only sign outside players to veteran minimum contracts thanks to their positioning in the luxury tax.

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DONNIE DRUIN

Donnie Druin is the Publisher for All Cardinals and Inside The Suns. Donnie moved to Arizona in 2012 and has been with Fan Nation since 2018. In college he won "Best Sports Column" in the state of Arizona for his section and has previously provided coverage for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Arizona State Sun Devils. Follow Donnie on Twitter @DonnieDruin for more news, updates, analysis and more!

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