The free agent market is all but dried up and the roster is full in Phoenix. However, if a move was to be made..."/> The free agent market is all but dried up and the roster is full in Phoenix. However, if a move was to be made..."/> The free agent market is all but dried up and the roster is full in Phoenix. However, if a move was to be made..."/>
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5 Remaining Free Agents the Suns should consider

By Khaleel Abdullah

HOUSTON, TX - MARCH 30: Alan Williams #15 of the Phoenix Suns shoots a lay up against the Houston Rockets on March 30, 2018 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - MARCH 30: Alan Williams #15 of the Phoenix Suns shoots a lay up against the Houston Rockets on March 30, 2018 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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PHOENIX, AZ – MARCH 7: Brandon Jennings #7 of the Washington Wizards brings the ball up court against the Phoenix Suns during the game on March 7, 2017 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ – MARCH 7: Brandon Jennings #7 of the Washington Wizards brings the ball up court against the Phoenix Suns during the game on March 7, 2017 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) /

#4 Brandon Jennings (6-1 170, 28-years-old)

He was a lottery pick in the 2009 NBA Draft. Jennings was a rising star.

As a rookie, he set the NBA record (which he still holds) as the youngest player in history at 20 years, 52 days to score at least 50 points in a game in November 2009 when he lit it up for 55 points.

Brandon also holds the Milwaukee Bucks franchise record for most points in a quarter (29) AND a half (45).

Through his first 6 NBA seasons, he was shooting 35% from deep and making 1.9 treys per game while averaging 16.6 points, 6.2 assists and 1.4 steals.

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He had just turned 25-years-old when devastation struck, rupturing his left Achilles tendon and requiring surgery in January 2015. 9 days prior to the injury he had dropped 37 points, a fireball scorer. 4 days before the injury he had posted a 24 point, 21 assist night – the 1st player since Steve Nash to log a 20 point, 20 assist game in the last 6 years.

Since then, it’s been a long road with stops on 4 NBA teams in the last 3 seasons (Orlando Magic, New York Knicks, Washington Wizards and Milwaukee Bucks) as well as the G-League and even China. During that time, he’s averaged a mere 6.9 points, 4.3 assists and 0.7 steals per game.

It’s clear to see he’s nowhere near the player he once was. But that doesn’t mean the glorified Suns coaching staff and the fountain of youth that used to be wheeled out can’t be put to good use. Give him a 1 year deal.

There’s nothing to lose. At worst, you cut him.

However, he just might end up being a comeback story. It wouldn’t take much to become a legit backup PG here and he could surprise every one and show himself to be the PG the Suns need next to Devin Booker.

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