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**Gillespie Returns to Suns on Guaranteed Deal**

**PHOENIX, AZ** – Point guard Collin Gillespie is set to return to the Phoenix Suns, agreeing to a guaranteed one-year contract, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. While financial details were not immediately released, the deal is expected to be a minimum-salary contract, giving the 26-year-old a significant pay raise from his previous two-way contracts.

Gillespie, who joined the Suns last summer after two seasons in Denver, had his best season as a pro in Phoenix. In 33 games (9 starts), he averaged 5.9 points, 2.4 assists, and 2.4 rebounds in 14.0 minutes, showcasing his sharp shooting with a 43.3% success rate from beyond the arc.

The Suns made Gillespie a restricted free agent by extending a qualifying offer, but his strong performance in the 2023-24 season allowed his representatives to negotiate a fully guaranteed standard deal. This secures Gillespie a spot on the Suns’ 15-man roster.

If the contract is indeed a minimum-salary deal, Gillespie would earn a projected $2.38 million, counting for just under $2.3 million against the Suns’ salary cap. The move brings back a valuable contributor to the Suns’ backcourt rotation, providing depth and outside shooting. While some speculate the Suns could have locked Gillespie in for a longer term given the potential for increased playing time, the one-year deal provides the team with financial flexibility moving forward.

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