Phillip Wheeler is off the Phoenix Suns roster as of Sunday, Oct. 18, per the team's official roster. The 24-year-old forward, who is in his second season, had no reported move preceding this change.
The move
Phillip Wheeler, a 24-year-old forward with one season of experience, is no longer on the Phoenix Suns roster as of Sunday, Oct. 18, based on the team's official roster. No report preceded this move; none is logged for Wheeler ahead of the roster change.
The money
Wheeler's contract is not on file yet, since public salary data can lag a signing or departure by a day. The Suns carry $216.2 million across 18 contracts for 2026-27, putting them over the first apron. The cap sits at $165.0 million, the tax line at $200.4 million, the first apron at $209.0 million and the second apron at $221.7 million.
The fit
Wheeler has no NBA line from last season. At forward, the Suns' rotation last season featured Dillon Brooks at 30.4 minutes and 20.2 points per game and Royce O'Neale at 28.4 minutes and 9.8 points per game. Phoenix's roster stands at 18 players, within the standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Was Phillip Wheeler traded or released?
Not announced. The move was detected from the official roster, and no report on the circumstances is logged.
What was Wheeler's salary with the Suns?
Not announced. His contract is not on file yet.