Jamaree Bouyea's NBA Breakthrough with Phoenix Suns

0:00This is Corey with NBA News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Phoenix Suns have given third-year guard, Hamari Boya, his first full NBA contract. Moving him up from a two-way deal, he signed back in November. Boya went undrafted out of college in 2022, after a strong run at the University of San Francisco, where he averaged over 17. Once again, he bounced around five other NBA teams and the G-League, before landing with Phoenix. Players like Boya, often grind through short-term contracts, wondering if a standard deal will ever come. He credits his hard work and the Sun's injury situation for opening the door, and he's grateful for the chance on a solid team. In 33 games this season, Boya has put up 6.5 points per game, on 48% shooting in about 15 minutes of play. He's been a pleasant surprise for the Suns, who sit at 34 wins and 26 losses despite pre-season doubts and injuries.

1:00The upgrade was no shock, after the Sun's cleared salary space at the trade deadline, and waved a roster spot over the weekend. Coach Jordan Ott praised Boya's readiness and ability to seize every opportunity that comes his way. A message from our sponsor supports today's story. For bedtime ritual just got better, built-in sound, built-in comfort, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com