Suns waive Butler, Duke Jr. to finalize roster.

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00:00Welcome to our deep dive into the Phoenix Suns' latest roster moves.

00:05On Friday, the Phoenix Suns announced the release of guards Jared Butler and David Duke Jr.,

00:09marking the final adjustments to their roster ahead of the 2025-26 season.

00:14Butler had signed a non-guaranteed contract in hopes of securing a place on the team,

00:19as the Suns were in need of traditional backup point guard options to complement their starting

00:23lineup, which features Devin Booker and Jalen Green. However, Butler faced significant competition

00:29for a roster spot. Returning player Colin Gillespie and newly signed Jordan Goodwin both

00:34offered stronger defensive capabilities. Duke, who had previously played under a two-way contract

00:39with the San Antonio Spurs, was also given a chance during training camp. Gillespie seems to have

00:45solidified his position for rotation minutes while Goodwin and Butler were vying for the last available

00:51spot on the roster. Despite the challenges, Butler made a strong case for inclusion on the team with

00:57his $2.5 million contract. He concluded the preseason as the second-highest scorer for the

01:03Suns, averaging 15.5 points per game, just behind Booker. His shooting performance was notable,

01:10as he achieved a 47% success rate from the field and 35% from beyond the arc. During his time on the

01:16court, he averaged 4.3 assists and 1.8 steals while playing just 20.9 minutes per game, showcasing his

01:23efficiency. The Phoenix Suns are set to have strong guard depth, particularly with Grayson Allen

01:29anticipated to share playing time with Devin Booker and Green. This strategic decision also

01:34creates an additional roster spot that does not carry a salary, providing the Suns with the

01:39flexibility to acquire another player in a potential trade down the line. Jared Butler's journey prior to

01:45joining the Suns. Jared Butler, a 6'3 guard selected as the 40th overall pick in the 2020 Cypher,

01:52you know. You know, Bonnie Sonny Safran, NBA draft, experienced his most notable stint in the league

02:00last season with the Philadelphia 76ers. After being traded from the Washington Wizards, he started in

02:0517 out of 28 games, averaging 11.5 points, 4.9 assists, and 1.1 steals, while shooting 43% over 24 minutes

02:16of play. He attempted an average of 4.6 three-pointers per game, successfully making 35% of those shots.

02:23Prior to his time with Philadelphia, Butler had played for the Wizards, 2023-25, Oklahoma City

02:30Thunder, 2022-23, and Utah Jazz, 2021-22. Do you think Jared Butler deserved a spot on the Suns' final

02:40roster?

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