The Suns’ fifth free agent deal already is reportedly with former Kings forward Chimezie Metu, who agreed to a one-year contract with the team, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Free agent forward Chimezie Metu has agreed to a one-year deal with the Phoenix Suns, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2023
Metu will be reportedly making $2.53 million in his one-year deal, according to Spotrac.
The 26-year-old Metu was a key part to the Sacramento bench last season, helping turn them around and become the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference.
In 66 games last season, he averaged 10.4 minutes, 4.9 points and three rebounds on 59/24/74 splits. Metu, listed at 6-foot-9, 225 pounds, has played five years in the league, his first two with the Spurs and last three with the Kings. He was drafted 49th overall by San Antonio in 2019.
CHIMEZIE. METU. FOR. THE. WIN.
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— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 30, 2021
He will likely be the Suns’ third-string center behind Deandre Ayton and Drew Eubanks, but could also play the four in some lineups.
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Brendan Mau is a college sports insider and general assignment reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on Twitter via @Brendan_Mau
