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The Phoenix Suns have claimed former Gonzaga star Drew Timme off waivers, the team announced today. The move was first reported by HoopsHype's Michael Scotto on X, who tweeted: "The Phoenix Suns have claimed Drew Timme off waivers, league sources told @HoopsHype. The former Gonzaga star has averaged 5.6 points and 2.7 rebounds in two NBA seasons with the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers. Timme was in training camp with the Minnesota Timberwolves."
Timme will join the Suns on a two-way contract. In corresponding moves, Phoenix waived Koby Brea and CJ Huntley from their two-way deals and converted Duop Reath from his training camp contract to a two-way spot earlier in the day. Pat Spencer, Reath, and Timme now comprise the Suns' three two-way players heading into Wednesday's season opener.
What Timme Brings to Phoenix
At 6-foot-9, Timme adds frontcourt depth alongside Reath behind Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach. The Suns are without Mark Williams, who suffered a torn labrum in his left shoulder during the offseason and is expected to miss multiple months.
Timme is best known for his collegiate career at Gonzaga, where he was a three-time All-American. In 134 games from 2019-23, he averaged 17.2 points on 61.8% shooting, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.4 assists. Despite his decorated college resume, he went undrafted in 2023 due to concerns about how his post-oriented game would translate to the NBA.
Timme has bounced around the league, spending his first two professional years in the G League with the Milwaukee Bucks and Sacramento Kings' affiliates before signing with the Brooklyn Nets late in the 2024-25 season. In nine games with Brooklyn, he averaged 12.1 points and 7.2 rebounds. Last season, he was on a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers and appeared in 27 NBA games, averaging 3.4 points in limited minutes. During his time in the NBA, Timme has worked to develop into more of a stretch big with playmaking ability to complement his post skills.
Unless the Suns suffer another injury, the 26-year-old Timme is unlikely to see significant playing time this season. However, he provides additional insurance at center, especially with Williams out long-term. Phoenix now has more experienced players on all of its two-way contracts, a unique position the team will look to leverage this season.