After spending his first four seasons in Portland, Little took a step back during his time in Phoenix last season. The wing averaged just 3.4 points, 1.7 rebounds and 0.5 assists across 10.2 minutes per game. He was unable to make enough of an impression to land on Miami's final roster, so the sixth-year pro will have to look for a new opportunity.
Little signed a one-year contract with Miami on Monday, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports.
Little took a step back during the 2023-24 campaign while with the Suns, averaging 3.4 points, 1.7 rebounds and 0.5 assists in only 10.2 minutes per appearance. He'll get an opportunity for a fresh start in Miami, where he'll compete for playing time with the likes of Pelle Larsson and Duncan Robinson.
The Suns waived Little on Wednesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Little signed a four-year, $28 million extension with the Trail Blazers in October of 2022 and was traded to the Suns in September of 2023. He made only 45 regular-season appearances (two starts) for Phoenix last season, averaging 3.4 points and 1.7 rebounds in 10.2 minutes. He's still owed $22 million, which will be stretched out over multiple years. The Suns also waived E.J. Liddell.
Suns' Nassir Little: Gets garbage-time run in return
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Little (knee) played the final 2:58 of Thursday's 127-112 loss to the Celtics, finishing with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound.
Little was available to play for the first time since late February after a two-plus-week absence due to left knee inflammation, but as had been the case before him missing time with the injury, he wasn't a part of head coach Frank Vogel's rotation. He didn't check into the game until less than three minutes remained in the contest, when Boston had already built an 18-point lead and Phoenix had essentially conceded the win.
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Suns' Nassir Little: Good to go Thursday
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Little (knee) has been cleared for Thursday's game against Boston, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Little expressed confidence earlier Thursday hat he would be able to suit up, and he's now officially available for a primetime matchup with Boston. The fifth-year forward has averaged just 2.0 points and 2.0 rebounds and 8.7 minutes across his last three healthy appearances and may not be included in the rotation.
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Suns' Nassir Little: Likely to return against Boston
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Little (knee) is listed as probable for Thursday's game versus the Celtics.
Little hasn't played since Feb. 25 due to left knee inflammation but is expected to return to action Thursday. Little went through a full practice Wednesday and could receive playing time if Eric Gordon (knee) is ruled out.
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Suns' Nassir Little: Out another week
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Coach Frank Vogel said Wednesday that Little underwent a PRP injection for his left knee inflammation that will sideline him "for a week or so", Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Little has already missed Phoenix's last four contests due to left knee inflammation and will remain out for at least another week. However, Little's continued absence shouldn't significantly affect the Suns' rotation.
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