What happened: Guard Pat Spencer has agreed to a two-way contract with the Phoenix Suns, ending a three-year run in Golden State. The move sends the former college lacrosse standout to a new backcourt after his role with the Warriors grew each season.

Why it matters: It is an early-offseason commitment for a player who had built a case for a standard deal, suggesting his camp prioritized a clear path to minutes over waiting out the market. Phoenix recently moved on from Grayson Allen, leaving backcourt reps available for Spencer to chase a standard contract during the 2026-27 season.

What to watch: Watch whether Spencer converts the two-way into a standard deal as the season progresses, as he did late in each of the past two years, and how Phoenix distributes its open backcourt minutes.