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Collin Gillespie’s four-year, $48 million Suns deal (~$12M/year) creates a Knicks-friendly benchmark that could make it easier for the Knicks to re-sign guards Jose Alvarado and Landry Shamet and possibly extend Deuce McBride, while shaping decisions around the second apron and Mitchell Robinson—the market will ultimately determine how these guard contracts unfold.
Collin Gillespie agreed to a four-year, $48 million contract with the Phoenix Suns, providing a cap-friendly benchmark that could limit the Lakers’ offer to Luke Kennard, who is seeking a long-term contract after earning $11 million in 2025-26. The deal mirrors the Lakers’ Vanderbilt extension in structure, giving LA leverage by showing market reality on long-term payouts, as Kennard remains a high-volume shooter and playmaker but the Suns’ pact suggests the four-year, $48 million target may be too rich for the Lakers to justify.
The Denver Nuggets suffered a 98-93 loss against the Atlanta Hawks, bringing their Summer League record to 0-2. Jalen Pickett had an impressive performance with 16 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists, showcasing his skills in the pick-and-roll. Hunter Tyson and Collin Gillespie also contributed 16 points each, with Gillespie hitting 5 three-pointers. Peyton Watson added 15 points, displaying his speed and ability to get to the rim. The Nuggets have two more games to turn things around in the Las Vegas Summer League.
In the Denver Nuggets' NBA Summer League opener against the Milwaukee Bucks, Peyton Watson showed promise with a productive performance, displaying comfort and growth on both ends of the court. The Nuggets are in search of a competent backup point guard, with Jalen Pickett impressing with his polished play and Collin Gillespie struggling in his first game since recovering from a leg injury. Hunter Tyson emerged as a potential fan favorite, showcasing his skills off the bench and earning praise for his performance. Overall, the Nuggets have some encouraging signs from their Summer League game.