The Phoenix Suns have reached an agreement with guard Grayson Allen on a four-year, $70 million contract extension, according to reports. Allen joined the Suns as part of a three-team trade involving Damian Lillard going to the Milwaukee Bucks.
In his debut season with the Suns, Allen had a standout performance, appearing in 75 games and starting all but one. He averaged 13.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3 assists per game, with impressive shooting percentages of 49.9% from the field and a league-leading 46.1% from beyond the arc.
Suns General Manager James Jones had expressed a desire to retain Allen beyond the current season, stating that the team didn’t want him to leave. With this extension, Allen is now committed to the Suns for the next four seasons.
While much attention has been on Suns’ stars Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal, Allen’s contributions have been vital, with his scoring averaging just behind the team’s leaders. Coach Frank Vogel highlighted Allen’s consistency in three-point shooting and overall basketball skills as key to the team’s success.
Despite Allen’s extension, the Suns are focused on the upcoming playoffs, having secured the sixth seed in the Western Conference with a 49-33 record.
They will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round, a team they have had success against during the regular season. The Suns are optimistic about their playoff prospects, especially with a healthy roster and the opportunity to challenge elite teams in the postseason.
