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NBA: Phoenix Suns re-sign key player for $2m to help Kevin Durant

The Suns want to ensure that most of the best players from last season stay on the roster to face the upcoming season with the best weapons. Check here who is the player.

Kevin Durant - Phoenix Suns - NBA 2023
© Matthew Stockman/Getty ImagesKevin Durant - Phoenix Suns - NBA 2023

The Phoenix Suns were one of the favorite teams that reached the 2023 Playoffs last season. They had one of the best rosters that ultimately gave the franchise a strong record at 45-37 overall and the second spot within the Western Pacific Division.

However, they were eliminated early in the postseason in what was a painful loss against the current NBA Champions Denver Nuggets by 2-4. Despite the fact that the playoffs were a disappointment, it is likely that they will return stronger than before for the upcoming 2023-2024 season.

The only weak point the Phoenix Suns will have in the upcoming season will be the absence of a veteran like Chris Paul, but they still have Kevin Durant to lead the franchise for at least another season.

Who is the player that the Suns re-signed?

The player who recently signed a new contract with the Phoenix Suns was Josh Okogie. The team posted an image on Twitter where he is signing what would be his new contract with the franchise for $2,346,614 (spotrac estimate). He will earn $378,439 more than last season.

He has been playing with the Phoenix Suns since the 2022-2023 season where he played in 72 games and started just 26 for an average of 7.3 points per game, 33.5% threes and 0.5 blocks per game. Kevin Durant could benefit from a player like him since Okogie is one of the best bench backups to keep the score up.