Jae Crowder agrees to leave Suns

Jay Crowder and the phoenix suns They’ve agreed to part ways this season, but for now they’ll have to find a way that’s viable for both of them. 32 years oldthe forward enters the final year of the contract in exchange for $10.1 million After the collapse of his project in Arizona in the playoffs last year, he wants to face new challenges.

“You have to find work where you need it, where you want it.” The player himself evaluates it on Twitter. “We are grateful for his two years, but now face another challenge of hard work and continued dedication. Thank you so much to those who have closed their doors to me!“

The veteran saw his offensive numbers decline last season after playing a key role in the franchise’s journey to the 2022 NBA Finals in a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.When 9.4 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, Crowder’s great value is his defensive prowess and dominance within the locker room. The Suns were considering a move for the Utah Jazz. Bojan Bogdanovic, it finally ended last week at the hands of the Detroit Pistons. Arizona is going to give more minutes and importance. Cameron Johnson 11th overall draft pick in 2019.