Gillespie is planning to sign a one-year guaranteed deal to remain in Phoenix, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
After making a strong impression on a two-way contract in 2024-25, the Suns will reward Gillespie with a standard deal. Gillespie made 33 regular-season appearances, posting averages of 5.9 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists while shooting 43.3 percent from beyond the arc.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: In starting lineup
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Gillespie is in the Suns' starting lineup against the Kings on Sunday.
Gillespie will make his ninth start of the season Sunday due to the absences of Devin Booker (calf), Bradley Beal (rest) and Kevin Durant (ankle). As a starter, Gillespie has averaged 9.3 points, 4.3 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 0.8 steals over 23.6 minutes per game.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Posts 17 points from bench
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Gillespie accumulated 17 points (6-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two steals in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 125-112 loss to the Thunder.
After failing to catch on in Denver, Gillespie has proven his worth to the Suns as a critical piece amid Bradley Beal's numerous absences this season. Beal has a no-trade clause in his contract but can accept an offer from any team that interests him, and if he goes elsewhere, Gillespie will be the biggest beneficiary.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Reverting back to bench
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Gillespie won't start in Friday's game against the Celtics.
The two-way player will retreat to the bench due to Bradley Beal (hamstring) returning to game action. Over his last 10 outings (eight starts), Gillespie has averaged 8.2 points, 3.9 assists and 3.4 rebounds across 22.3 minutes per contest.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Solid showing once again
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Gillespie totaled 18 points (6-12 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, four assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 133-123 loss to the Bucks.
Gillespie recently posted a career-high performance in the loss to the Timberwolves on March 28, notching 22 points and 10 assists, and he had another impressive stat line in this contest. He's taken over the starting role at point guard due to the absence of several players in the lineup, but he's taken advantage of the opportunity. He's averaging 9.3 points, 4.3 assists and 3.3 rebounds per game over his last eight starts, but there's no question his numbers are on the rise.
Gillespie notched 22 points (9-11 FG, 4-5 3Pt), five rebounds, 10 assists and one steal in 26 minutes during Friday's 124-109 loss to Minnesota.
Making his sixth straight start in place of Bradley Beal (hamstring), Gillespie set career highs in points and assists while setting a season high in made three-pointers. It's only the second time he's scored in double digits during his starting stint. However, over those six contests, the second-year guard is averaging 8.8 points, 4.3 assists, 3.3 boards and 1.8 threes in 21.7 minutes a game. Beal lacks a precise date, but Gillespie will be a risky fantasy option on Sunday against the Rockets, even in his current role.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Quiet in start
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Gillespie posted four points (1-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 26 minutes during Wednesday's 127-121 win over Chicago.
Making his second career start, Gillespie had another quiet showing in the absence of Bradley Beal. In his last two starts, Gillespie has shot a combined 2-of-10 from the field with averages of 3.5 points, 4.5 assists and 3.5 rebounds. He's only on the radar in deeper fantasy leagues at the moment.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Quiet in first career start
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Gillespie closed Monday's 129-89 victory over the Raptors with three points (1-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one block across 16 minutes.
Gillespie was handed a starting role for the first time in his young career, filling in for Bradley Beal who has been ruled out for at least a week due to a hamstring injury. While it was interesting that Gillespie got the starting nod over Tyus Jones, the latter played more minutes. It is unclear whether Gillespie will hold onto his spot but we should expect to see Jones handling more of the responsibilities given the Suns need to win as many games as possible moving forward.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Starting sans Beal
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Gillespie will start in Monday's game against Toronto.
The two-way combo guard will draw his first career start due to Bradley Beal (hamstring) being sidelined. Gillespie has made 10 consecutive appearances for the Suns, during which he has averaged 3.7 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists across 9.9 minutes per contest.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Makes impact in limited run
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Gillespie ended Tuesday's 119-117 victory over the Clippers with 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt), two rebounds and three assists in 15 minutes.
Gillespie, who has hardly played for the Suns in recent games, stepped up in a big way after Bradley Beal left the game for good with ankle soreness. The Suns are 29-33 and could be in need of a spark, so Gillespie will be a name to monitor in very deep formats if Beal ends up missing time and if coach Mike Budenholzer gives him another shot.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Returns to practice
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Gillespie (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Gillespie has been sidelined since early November due to a fractured right ankle. While Gillespie will likely see action in the G League before making his NBA return, his participation in practice is a good sign that he is progressing in his recovery.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Remains out Friday
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Gillespie (ankle) won't play Friday against Dallas.
Gillespie hasn't seen any game action since Oct. 26 due to a fractured right ankle. His next chance to suit up will arrive Saturday against Golden State.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Unavailable Wednesday
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Gillespie (ankle) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.
Gillespie isn't quite ready to return from a right ankle fracture and remains without a timetable to return. His next chance to play will come Friday against Dallas.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Won't play against Nuggets
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Gillespie (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Denver.
Gillespie continues to progress in his recovery from a right ankle fracture he suffered Nov. 12. His next opportunity to play will be Christmas Day in a rematch against the Nuggets.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Ruled out for Tuesday
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Gillespie (ankle) underwent an MRI on Monday and is out for Tuesday's game against the Jazz, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Gillespie tweaked his ankle Friday while debuting for the Suns' G League affiliate, and the team has since elected to send him for further testing. The medical staff has yet to receive Gillespie's MRI results, but the injury is significant enough for him to miss a second straight game for Phoenix. He'll be considered day-to-day until further notice.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Out Sunday with ankle sprain
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Gillespie has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Sacramento with a right ankle sprain.
Gillespie suffered the injury Friday while playing for the G League's Valley Suns. The third-year guard will likely spend most of the 2024-25 season in the G League after inking a two-way deal with Phoenix in July.
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Suns' Collin Gillespie: Joins Suns on two-way deal
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Gillespie signed a two-way deal with the Suns on Monday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Gillespie missed his entire rookie season with Denver while recovering from surgery to repair a fractured right leg. He returned to action last year, making 24 appearances before being shut down with a left knee sprain. Gillespie is presumably healthy after passing a physical to make this deal official, but he's certainly not guaranteed a rotational role with Phoenix in 2024-25.
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Nuggets' Collin Gillespie: Officially out Sunday
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Gillespie (knee) is out for Sunday's game versus Memphis.
Gillespie hasn't appeared in a game since March 31, but he hadn't appeared on the injury report in any of Denver's last six games before he popped up on the report ahead of Sunday's contest with a left knee sprain. The point guard might have sustained the injury in a recent practice, and his absence Sunday means that his season is over; as a two-way player, he's ineligible to compete during the Nuggets' playoff run. Gillespie finished his rookie season with averages of 3.6 points, 1.1 assists and 0.9 rebounds in 9.4 minutes per game over 24 appearances.
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Nuggets' Collin Gillespie: Doubtful for Sunday
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Gillespie is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies due to a left knee sprain.
This is a new issue for Gillespie, and the severity of it is unknown. Gillespie is not typically in the rotation, however.
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Nuggets' Collin Gillespie: Logs 21 minutes in victory
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Gillespie finished with four points (2-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt), four rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 21 minutes during Monday's 128-103 victory over Memphis.
Gillespie played at least 19 minutes for the second straight game, seeing an increased role as the Nuggets begin to navigate their way through the home stretch. He does have a somewhat fantasy-friendly game, making him a name to watch should we get notice that he is on track to play meaningful minutes once again.
