Phoenix Suns Offseason Plans Part 3: Free Agency

By Adam Maynes | Apr 26, 2017

April 18, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) moves the ball against Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) during the first half in game two of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 7, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Ronnie Price (14) brings the ball up the court during the first quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

Price is the team’s only unrestricted free agent and is unlikely to be retained by the Suns, at least right away. Regardless of whether or not the Suns draft a point guard in the first round, they will have a starter, and with the emergence of Tyler Ulis, a solid backup. Leandro Barbosa too is under contract for one more season and will serve as the third point off the bench, capable of extended minutes should there be an injury to one of the two players above him.

With knowledge of the system and familiarity with the team, Price could still return at some point in the season if he is not signed elsewhere, as happened in 2016-17, although likely only in an emergency situation.

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