Training camp is only weeks away, and the Suns’ roster is taking shape piece by piece. Camp invites are beginning to trickle in. One Exhibit 10 spot was already filled by Jared Butler. Now, it’s two. Alex Schumacher is back in the fold, rejoining the Suns on an Exhibit 10 deal, per Keith Smith.
Schumacher is no stranger to the
Valley. He spent time with the Suns’ G League affiliate last season after being acquired in a trade with the Windy City Bulls in March. In eight games with the Valley, the 6’3” guard averaged 12.5 points, 5.3 assists, and 3.8 rebounds, starting three of those contests.
Because this is an Exhibit 10 deal, Schumacher counts toward Phoenix’s current roster total, which now sits at 19. The offseason limit is 21, a number that must be trimmed to 15 standard contracts by opening night, with three additional two-way spots available.
Most likely, Schumacher will head back to the Valley Suns once training camp concludes, eligible for a bonus of up to $85,300 on top of his G League salary if he spends at least 60 days with the team.
Undrafted out of Seattle University in 2024, Schumacher now gets another shot to showcase his game. And there’s opportunity waiting for him. With TyTy Washington no longer in Phoenix’s system — he signed a non-guaranteed deal with the Clippers this offseason — the Valley Suns will have minutes to fill. For Schumacher, this is a chance to seize that role.
