Suns sign two defenders in a row! The new 15+3 roster is released: Booker leads the new team to enter the playoffs

On July 24, the Phoenix Suns signed two defenders in a row, claiming the Lakers' former player Goodwin and signing Jared Butler with a one-year contract. The new 15+3 lineup was released, and Booker led the way to the playoffs.

According to famous reporter Shams, the Suns have claimed former Lakers guard Jordan Goodwin from the free agent market; Goodwin was previously cut by the Lakers, and the Lakers made this move to free up salary space for signing Smart; now Goodwin is claimed by the Suns and has returned to Phoenix. Last season, he played 29 regular season games for the Lakers, averaging 5.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game, and a three-point shooting percentage of 38.2%.

Goodwin confirmed his return to the Suns immediately and showed the scene of him wearing a Sun jersey in the same frame with Booker; Goodwin's annual salary in the new season is US$2.3 million, only US$25,000 guaranteed. If he is not cut on January 8 next year, the remaining amount will be fully guaranteed; the Suns claiming Goodwin is a risk-free operation, and for the Lakers, they can clear out US$25,000 in dead money.

The Suns have signed another defender after claiming Goodwin, and shams continues to report that free agent Jared Butler has agreed to sign a one-year contract with the Suns, according to agents of Priority Sports Sports.

Last season, 24-year-old Jared Butler played 60 games for the 76ers and the Wizards, averaging 9 points and 3.7 assists per game. He was the 40th pick in 2021. Since entering the league, he has changed five teams in four years. He has played for the Jazz, Thunder, Wizards and 76ers. He has only played 148 regular season games in four years, and has averaged 6.7 points, 1.5 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game.

The Suns have signed two defenders in a row and have a new 15+3 lineup.

15 regular contract players: Booker, Jaylen Green, Dillon Brooks, Grayson Allen, Reus O'Neal, Marway, Maruach, Richards, Dunn, Goodwin, Jared Butler, Gillespie, Nigel Hayes, Iguodaro and Fleming.

3 two-way contract players: Kobe Brea, Huntley and Livers, there are too many defenders in this Suns. How will Ishbia adjust the lineup next? Let's wait and see.