Suns Sign Bol Bol in Free Agency, Trades Cam Payne To Get Back Draft Capital

Bol Bol - Orlando Magic v Brooklyn Nets
(Photo : Elsa/Getty Images) NEW YORK, NEW YORK - Bol Bol (#10) of the Orlando Magic passes the ball in the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on April 07, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

The Phoenix Suns have officially signed fan favorite big man Bol Bol, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Bol's deal with Phoenix is one-year, fully guaranteed.

The 7-foot-2 center averaged career-highs in almost every facet of his game last season with the Orlando Magic, putting up 9.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1.2 blocks in 21.5 minutes per game in 70 appearances, starting in 33 of them.

After the Magic waived him, the Suns continually showed interest over the summer in the 23-year-old to fill their roster, the depth of which has been depleted after trading for superstars Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal for the past year since new owner Mat Ishbia took over.

One of the league's tallest players, Bol was drafted by the Miami Heat as the 44th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft.

He was dealt on draft night to the Denver Nuggets, where he spent the first two and a half seasons of his career before being traded to the Magic in January 2022.

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Suns get draft capital, confirm the line-up

The Suns have replenished their draft capital by trading guard Cameron Payne and a future second-round pick to the San Antonio Spurs for a future second-rounder pick.

They have also acquired three future second-round picks from the Orlando Magic in exchange for a 2026 first-round pick swap.

The team intends to have Bradley Beal as their starting point guard, with Jordan Goodwin as his reserve.

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