Suns reach agreements to re-sign guards Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin, AP sources say

The Phoenix Suns have agreed to bring back guards Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin, with contract details reported by AP sources on Sunday. The moves are designed to stabilize the Suns’ guard rotation heading into the next NBA season, while also rewarding the improvement both players showed after taking major steps in their roles.

According to two people familiar with the agreements, Gillespie has agreed to a four-year deal worth $48 million. The 6-foot-1 guard, who is turning 27 this week, is entering his third NBA season after averaging 12.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.6 assists over 80 games last season. That production suggested he was no longer simply a complementary piece, but a guard the Suns could lean on for ball-handling, creation and rebounding from the perimeter.

Goodwin’s agreement is expected to be a three-year contract worth $19 million, with a player option for the final season. Goodwin, a guard, earned the “breakout” tag in the report after emerging more consistently as a two-way contributor and giving Phoenix additional depth in the backcourt. The Suns’ interest in retaining him reflects a broader roster-building goal in which the organization wants guards who can contribute in multiple phases, not just one role.

Re-signing both players also helps Phoenix manage continuity, especially after seasons in which backcourt depth can become a decisive factor over an 82-game schedule. Guards who can run offense, handle pressure, and defend multiple assignments often reduce wear on the team’s most important starters. If Gillespie and Goodwin continue to be used as rotation contributors rather than purely situational options, it changes the way the Suns can approach lineups late in games.

The reports come with an important caveat: the agreements were described by AP as coming from “people familiar with the deals,” meaning they reflect negotiation outcomes rather than an official league filing released in the public first wave. Even so, the contract structures reported, including the length of Gillespie’s deal and the player option attached to Goodwin’s expected contract, are consistent with teams’ typical frameworks for building both short-term stability and mid-term flexibility.

For the Suns, the key basketball question is how the backcourt production translates to playoff basketball, when games tighten and defensive schemes force decisions at the point of attack. Gillespie’s stat line implies he can influence games through playmaking and board work in addition to scoring. The Suns will likely evaluate whether that blend of skills stays effective when opponents game plan for penetration and when possessions become more deliberate.

Goodwin’s return similarly raises questions about how Phoenix wants to balance its guard rotation between size, speed, and defensive matchups. With an option on the final year of the expected deal, Phoenix can also reassess value as the roster evolves, either leaning into his role or adjusting the team’s guard group if needs change due to injuries, development, or other offseason additions.