We begin ranking the individual tiers within SunsRank today with the depth pieces. I’ll start by acknowledging that this isn’t a perfect science, and it certainly isn’t a perfect polling system. There will be players you voted for in a different tier. That’s fine. I’m going off the majority of the voting for each individual player. So if there is somebody you believe belongs in the Wild Card tier and they ended up here with the depth pieces, rank them higher within the confines of this group.
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goal with SunsRank is to cut the steak into pieces rather than shove the entire thing down our throats at once. Stretch it out a little. Enjoy the meal. Then, once everything has been consumed, we can step back, look at the plate, and figure out how it turned out.
Based on the voting, here is everyone who landed in the Depth Piece tier. Need a reminder of what that means? Absolutely.
These are your end-of-the-bench players who provide depth when needed. Their roles may be limited, but injuries, matchups, and circumstances can create opportunities for them to contribute.
Get it? Got it? Good. Let’s eat.
The Depth Pieces
CJ Huntley
The second-year big man out of Appalachian State returns on another two-way contract. His journey has already been an interesting one. The Suns brought him in after he went undrafted and signed him to a two-way deal. They later waived him, only to bring him back once Jamaree Bouyea earned a fully guaranteed contract with the team.
He’s certainly a unique prospect, someone who brings strength, athleticism, power, and a touch of shooting. Given the right opportunity, he could thrive. The goal now is to continue developing him as a prospect in hopes that one day he can make a real impact.
Jamaree Bouyea
Bouyea will be an interesting player to watch this upcoming season because he provides depth at the point guard position. He has that dog in him that helped personify the 2025–26 Phoenix Suns, and with a pending decision still looming on a potential Jalen Green extension, Bouyea could eventually provide some long-term depth if needed.
His contract still isn’t guaranteed, though, so he remains one of those fringe players who will constantly be fighting to stay relevant and employed. If the Suns need to make any moves around the edges of the roster, Bouyea could find himself involved.
Koby Brea
Another second-year two-way player, Koby Brea is an intriguing prospect because of the three-point shooting he can bring. But he still needs to continue developing other areas of his game, and we can expect to see plenty of him with the Valley Suns this season.
The hope is that he continues to grow, and we’ll be watching closely to see how much that development occurs and whether he can eventually become a long-term piece within the organization.
Pat Spencer
Pat Spencer comes to the Phoenix Suns with the most experience of anyone in this tier of depth pieces. He spent time with the Golden State Warriors and brings a hard-nosed approach at the point guard position while also being capable of knocking down the three-ball.
He may not bring much size, but he does bring heart, physicality, and effort. That aligns with the current direction of the Phoenix Suns and what this team is trying to be.
Those are the Depth Pieces. It is now up to you to put them in order of who is better than who.
