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Phoenix Suns Sign EuroLeague Finals MVP Nigel Hayes-Davis on Guaranteed Deal

He activated a $1 million buyout to secure a fully guaranteed one-year minimum contract designed to shore up Phoenix’s lack of forward depth.

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker

Overview

  • Hayes-Davis will earn $2,048,494 under his guaranteed 2025–26 contract after triggering a $1 million buyout clause from Fenerbahçe.
  • The 30-year-old forward arrives fresh off leading Fenerbahçe to both EuroLeague and Turkish Cup titles while earning Finals MVP honors.
  • In 34 EuroLeague games last season, he averaged 16.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and shot 42.3 percent from beyond the arc.
  • After going undrafted in 2017 and appearing in nine NBA games, Hayes-Davis spent seven seasons in Europe, becoming a two-time All-EuroLeague First Team selection.
  • Phoenix expects his scoring and defensive versatility off the bench to bolster the frontcourt and support a roster retooled around Devin Booker.