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Jimmer is coming back to the NBA!
Shams Charania of The Athletic is reporting that the Phoenix Suns are signing Jimmer to a two-year deal, with a team option on the second season.
Guard Jimmer Fredette has agreed to a two-year deal with the Phoenix Suns, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. Team option on second season for Fredette, who is returning to NBA once he receives his clearance from China.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 21, 2019
Jimmer just finished another season in China, where he led the league in scoring with 36.9 points per game.
At 17-55, the Suns have the worst record in the Western Conference and the second worst record. in the NBA. With 10 games remaining in the regular season, Jimmer may get a chance to get some quality playing time and audition for the Suns to pick his option for next season.
Monday, March 25 may be of interest to fans in Utah, as the Suns play the Jazz in Salt Lake City on that date.
With tons of BYU alumni in the Phoenix area, attendance numbers are sure to spike for the Suns during these final weeks of the regular season. Let’s get some Jimmer magic to end the regular season!