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Suns Convert Two-Way Guard Jamaree Bouyea to Guaranteed Two-Year Deal

Phoenix elevated him following Cole Anthony's waiver, citing pace-changing defense with downhill burst.

Overview

  • ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the move as a promotion from Bouyea’s two-way contract to a standard two-year agreement.
  • Bouyea, 26, has appeared in 33 games for Phoenix this season, averaging 6.5 points, 1.9 rebounds and roughly 1.8–1.9 assists in 15.5 minutes.
  • The roster spot opened when the Suns waived Cole Anthony after acquiring him at the deadline; he did not report to the team.
  • Suns coach Jordan Ott highlighted Bouyea’s ability to break the paint and his “real speed,” reinforcing his fit as a change-of-pace guard and on-ball defender.
  • Bouyea’s G League output has included 20.2 points per game this season, and Phoenix now has a two-way slot to fill by Wednesday with Koby Brea and Isaiah Livers in the other two-way spots.