Collin Gillespie Rumors

Gerald Bourguet: Officially official: The Suns have re-signed Collin Gillespie. GM Brian Gregory statement: “Collin earned this opportunity with his work ethic, toughness, and the way he competes every single day. He brings a gritty edge and a high-energy presence that lifts everyone around him.

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Shams Charania: Guard Collin Gillespie intends to sign a guaranteed one-year contract to return to the Phoenix Suns, James Dunleavy and Jordan Gertler of Excel Sports tell ESPN. After a strong season in Phoenix on a two-way deal, the Suns reward Gillespie with a standard contract.

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Keith Smith: The Phoenix Suns have picked up their $8.1M team 2025-26 team option for Vasilije Micic. This was necessary to complete the Mark Williams trade. The Suns also tendered a two-way qualifying offer to Collin Gillespie. Gillespie will now be a restricted free agent on July 1.

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Gerald Bourguet: Collin Gillespie on whether he and the Suns have discussed his future: "I have not had any conversations. It'll probably be something I have with my agents towards the end of the year after these last 2 games, but I love Phoenix....I would love to be here if they'll have me back" pic.x.com/3AG1jZPneg

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Duane Rankin: "I love Phoenix, man. They gave me an opportunity coming from Denver. I would love to be here if they'll have me back, but we'll see. I really don't know right now, but I would like to be here." Suns two-way player Collin Gillespie. On missing playoffs: "It sucks. There's no way around it." pic.x.com/MTKu3iLOOR

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Duane Rankin: "I was shocked." Suns two-way player Collin Gillespie when asked by @iam_DanaScott about Nuggets firing Michael Malone as he played for him in Denver. On similarities to Mike Budenholzer: "Old school coaches. Would get on you. Push you to be better. Want the most out of you." pic.x.com/g17iteNZ8Q

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Duane Rankin: "Don't act like rookies for sure." Phoenix Suns two-way player Collin Gillespie on rookies Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro. "Definitely very professional in their approach every day. Come in and work whether it's wins or losses, playing good, playing bad." #Suns pic.x.com/4i3hSWS9yz

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Gerald Bourguet: Final: OKC 125, PHX 112. Bradley Beal: 25 Pts, 4 Ast, 8-17 FG; Devin Booker: 20 Pts, 14 Ast, 6 Reb, 9-20 FG; Collin Gillespie: 17 Pts, 6 Reb, 6-9 FG; Jalen Williams: 33-7-5, 13-23 FG. Suns are officially eliminated from play-in contention, capping off the most disappointing season in franchise history

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Gerald Bourguet: Final: MIN 124, PHX 109 Durant: 23 Pts, 6 Reb, 2 Blk, 7-19 FG Gillespie: 22 Pts, 10 Ast, 5 Reb, 9-11 FG O'Neale: 21 Pts, 7-12 3P Booker: 10 Pts, 6 Ast, 4-14 FG, 0-6 3P Randle: 25-8-6, 9-15 FG

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Duane Rankin: Mike Budenholzer said Suns are "aware" they need to waive a player to give 2-way player Collin Gillespie a standard contract and make him available for the postseason, if they make it, but said the Suns haven't talked about it. Have full 15-man roster. Suns 10th in West. #Suns

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Duane Rankin: Mike Budenholzer said Ryan Dunn is "growing" when asked about spacing. Oso Ighodaro has "natural instinct" for it and Collin Gillespie is "figuring it out, too," he said. "Correct spacing is probably not talked about enough. ... When you're in the right spot, it helps a lot." pic.x.com/yPxKk80reH

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Duane Rankin: "It was really cool. Really surreal moment for myself after just battling that stuff, all the injuries and stuff. It was cool, it was fun. Most importantly, we got a win." Two-way player Collin Gillespie on 1st career start Monday against Toronto. On what he's trying to bring pic.x.com/Z6urOySDCm

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Duane Rankin: "If I'm out on the floor, I'm going to play hard. I'm going to exhaust myself and then if I need a breather, they'll probably get me out of the game, but when I'm out there, I'm going to play hard and I'm going to exhaust myself." Suns two-way player Collin Gillespie. #Suns pic.x.com/S3hnl8xqO2

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Duane Rankin: "Defensively, felt like we need to find ways as a team to be better. Again, we're always talking about different combinations, different ways to use guys. He's pesky, he gets up in, he picks up full court, get on the boards." Suns coach Mike Budenholzer on starting two-way player Collin Gillespie, saying he likes Tyus Jones with second unit and playing off Devin Booker. #Suns pic.x.com/uMyJSH5uR9

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