The Suns are bringing back point guard Saben Lee on another two-way deal, having officially signed him to a new contract, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link via Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports).
Lee inked his first two-way contract with Phoenix in January of this past season.
“Saben plays with toughness and aggression on both ends of the court,” team president James Jones is quoted as saying in the press statement. “His point guard instincts and ability to attack the rim are critical traits for us as we seek to build a better team.”
This move was not entirely unexpected, as the 6’2″ vet received a two-way qualifying offer from the Suns earlier this summer, effectively giving the club extra optionality to retain him as a restricted free agent.
Across 23 regular season contests with the Suns last year, the 24-year-old out of Vanderbilt averaged 6.3 PPG on .393/.379/.737 shooting splits, along with 2.8 APG, 2.0 RPG and 0.8 SPG. This will be the last season that he’s eligible to play on a two-way contract.
The Suns still have a pair of two-way slots available after re-signing Lee.
I don’t think Ty-Shon Alexander is on the Suns anymore
Yeah Ty-Shon was waived after last season. He’s no longer with the Suns
Two seasons ago*
Ty-Shon Alexander is sooooo 2021.