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Nassir Little: Cut by Heat
Nassir Little was waived by the Heat on Saturday.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.
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Heat's Nassir Little: Lands with Heat
Nassir 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.
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Nassir Little: Let go by Phoenix
The Suns waived Nassir 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.
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Suns' Nassir Little: Gets garbage-time run in return
Nassir 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
Nassir 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
Nassir 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
Coach Frank Vogel said Wednesday that Nassir 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 Phoenix Suns' rotation.
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Suns' Nassir Little: Out for Tuesday
Nassir Little (knee) is out Tuesday versus Denver.Little has been banged up of late, and left knee inflammation will sideline him for a fourth consecutive contest Tuesday. The 24-year-old's next opportunity to take the court comes Thursday against Toronto.
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Suns' Nassir Little: Remains out Sunday
Nassir Little (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Thunder, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.Little will miss a third straight game. His absence shouldn't impact the rotation, even with Bradley Beal (ankle) sidelined, while Little's next chance to suit up will come Tuesday in Denver.
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Suns' Nassir Little: Out for Saturday
Nassir Little (knee) will not play Saturday versus Houston, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports.Little will miss his second game in a row Saturday, but his absence won't have a big impact on the rotation with Bradley Beal returning.