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Phoenix Suns' signing of CJ Huntley draws mixed early reactions. The move is generating significant media attention across 5 media sources. CJ projects as a solid contributor in this role. Fan discussion centers on the contract terms of this deal. The remains to be seen for Phoenix Suns as the season approaches.
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The Phoenix Suns' signing of CJ Huntley earns a B- Contract Value Index (CVI), a downgrade from earlier optimism that reflects the modest investment required to add depth on a one-year, $559K deal—pocket change on the salary cap that comes with minimal financial risk. At the forward position, Huntley occupies a roster-filler tier, the kind of veteran minimum or near-minimum signing that contenders use to round out their playoff rosters without commitment or leverage concerns. For a team sitting at 45-37 and clinging to the eighth seed with eleven days until the Finals, this is a low-stakes move designed purely for depth rotation and playoff insurance rather than a cornerstone acquisition. The salary structure—a single year at $559K—carries zero long-term cap implications and allows the Suns flexibility to pivot if the player doesn't fit the playoff rotation or injuries force a change. The CVI's downward trend over the last month suggests that while the contract itself is defensible, the broader acquisition strategy around it may be facing scrutiny as the team's margins for error tighten in the playoffs. In context, this is exactly the type of deal a fringe playoff team should be making: low cost, low risk, high optionality heading into the postseason.
Contract Details
- Length
- 1 year
- Total Value
- $559K
- AAV
- $559K
Transaction Info
- Type
- Signing
- Date
- Mar 2, 2026
- Season
- 2025-26
Re-signed G Jamaree Bouyea to a rest-of-season contract. Signed F CJ Huntley to a two-way contract.
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The Phoenix Suns signed CJ Huntley (F) on March 2, 2026. FanVerdicts covers every reported NBA move — and asks fans to weigh in on each one. Cast your Fan Verdict on this move, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts brings its own read too — sentiment and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index B-, Sentiment C.
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