Kennedy Chandler is no longer on the Phoenix Suns roster as of the official roster check on Sunday, Oct. 18. No report preceded the move.
The move
Kennedy Chandler, a 24-year-old guard in his third season, is off the Phoenix Suns roster as of the official roster check on Sunday, Oct. 18. No report preceded this move. The Suns now carry 18 players on their roster, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
The money
Chandler's contract is not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing by a day. The Suns carry $216.2 million in payroll across 18 contracts for 2026-27, which puts them over the first apron. The cap is set 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
Last season, Chandler played 11 games for Phoenix, averaging 32.3 minutes, 15.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 6.7 assists. The Suns backcourt last season leaned on Devin Booker at 33.5 minutes and 26.1 points, Dillon Brooks at 30.4 minutes and 20.2 points, and Jalen Green at 25.9 minutes and 17.8 points, with Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin also logging rotation minutes at guard. The move leaves Phoenix at 18 players on the roster.
Was Kennedy Chandler traded or released?
That is not announced. The move was detected from the official roster, and no report has preceded it.
What is Kennedy Chandler's contract status?
His contract is not on file yet. Public salary data can lag a signing by a day.
How many players are on the Suns roster now?
The Suns have 18 players on the roster, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.