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Bouyea Stays: Suns Secure Guard's Future
30 Jun
Summary
- Suns exercised Jamaree Bouyea's team option for 2026-2027.
- Bouyea impressed Phoenix after joining on a two-way deal.
- Haywood Highsmith's contract guarantee date is Jan 10.
The Phoenix Suns have confirmed Jamaree Bouyea will remain with the team for the 2026-2027 NBA season. The club exercised his $2.6 million team option just before the deadline. Bouyea initially joined Phoenix on a two-way contract during the 2025-2026 season.
He earned a standard contract in March following a standout performance amid guard injuries. Bouyea averaged 5.7 points last season and showed significant promise. This marks the first time in his career he will play for the same team in consecutive seasons.
Attention now turns to forward Haywood Highsmith's contract situation. His two-year deal becomes fully guaranteed on January 10. Phoenix signed Highsmith as a contingency for potential offseason losses of other forwards.
NBA free agency is commencing shortly, with significant player movement expected. The Suns recently traded Royce O'Neale and Grayson Allen to Charlotte.
