Kennedy Chandler is now on the Phoenix Suns roster, confirmed Friday, Sept. 25. No report preceded the move, and his contract terms are not yet public.
The move
Kennedy Chandler, a 24-year-old guard with two seasons of experience, joins the Phoenix Suns from free agency, where he held no roster spot. The move was confirmed through the official roster on Friday, Sept. 25. No report logged the move ahead of time, so there is no outlet or confidence level to cite here. Chandler is now one of 21 players on the Suns' roster for 2026-27.
The money
Chandler's cap hit and contract length are not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing by a day. The Suns carry $216.2 million across 18 contracts for 2026-27, putting them over the first apron. The salary cap sits at $165.0 million, the luxury tax line at $200.4 million, the first apron at $209.0 million and the second apron at $221.7 million.
The fit
Chandler averaged 15.0 points, 6.7 assists and 3.4 rebounds in 32.3 minutes over 11 games last season. He joins a Suns backcourt that last season featured Devin Booker (33.5 minutes, 26.1 points), Dillon Brooks (30.4 minutes, 20.2 points), Grayson Allen (28.8 minutes, 16.5 points), Collin Gillespie (28.5 minutes, 12.7 points) and Jalen Green (25.9 minutes, 17.8 points). The Suns now list 21 players on the roster, above the standard 15-man limit with three two-way spots.
Is Kennedy Chandler's contract official yet?
Terms are not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing by a day.
What is Chandler's roster status with the Suns?
He is on the Phoenix Suns' roster as of Friday, Sept. 25, per the official roster, after holding no roster spot before the move.
Where do the Suns stand against the salary cap after this move?
The Suns carry $216.2 million across 18 contracts for 2026-27, over the first apron of $209.0 million, against a $165.0 million cap, a $200.4 million tax line and a $221.7 million second apron.