THE Phoenix Suns have renounced the old Portland Trail Blazers Nassir Little, the Suns’ forward. The move is a cost-cutting move, freeing up a roster spot on the Suns’ already stacked roster. The Suns also waived forward EJ Liddell in the deal. The news was reported by Shams Charania of Athletics.
The Phoenix Suns will waive forwards Nassir Little and EJ Liddell, according to sources. By releasing both, the Suns open up a roster spot and create flexibility for sign-and-trades during the offseason. The Suns will extend the remaining three years and $22 million on Little’s contract.
Little played for the Blazers from 2019-23 after Portland selected him 25th overall in 2019. NBA ProjectHis best season came in 2021-22, when he averaged 9.8 points while playing 25.9 minutes per game.
The Blazers traded Little, along with starting center Jusuf Nurkic, to the Suns ahead of the 2023-24 season as part of the deal that sent point guard Damian Lillard to the Suns. Milwaukee BucksPortland received center Deandre Ayton and forward Toumani Camara in the trade.
Little averaged 3.4 points in 10.2 minutes per game in 45 appearances for the Suns last season, his only year in Phoenix.
