The Phoenix Suns have assigned former two-way players Koby Brea and CJ Huntley to their G League affiliate, the Valley Suns, for training camp. Both players were waived by the NBA club following the final preseason contest. This roster shuffle occurs as the Suns, holding a 1-1 record, look ahead to their next NBA fixture on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 26, 2026.
Koby Brea and CJ Huntley entered the 2026-27 Phoenix Suns training camp on two-way contracts, the same status they held as rookies last season. The team ultimately waived them, opting to sign big men Duop Reath and Drew Timme to two-way deals instead. NBA rules permit a maximum of three two-way players per roster. Pat Spencer currently holds the Suns' third and final two-way slot. Reath and Spencer are traveling with Phoenix for the Oklahoma City game, while Timme has been assigned to begin his season with the Valley Suns in the G League.
These moves highlight the fluid nature of NBA roster construction, especially concerning the development of young talent. The G League provides essential playing time for prospects like Brea and Huntley to refine their skills. Maintaining their rights within the organization allows the Phoenix Suns to monitor their progress closely. Should injuries or performance needs arise during the long NBA season, these players offer familiar, internal options for a call-up. It's a strategic depth play.
The Phoenix Suns are handling the early part of the 2026-27 campaign. Their recent form shows a win and a loss, with the most recent result a 131-122 victory over the Golden State Warriors on October 24. That win came after a tough 124-83 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on October 21. The team's immediate focus is squarely on the upcoming road test against a strong Oklahoma City Thunder squad, which has a 2-0 record.
Attention now splits between the NBA club's road trip and the commencement of G League operations. The Valley Suns' training camp will integrate Brea, Huntley, and other hopefuls like Kennedy Chandler and Phillip Wheeler, who also saw time with the NBA Suns in camp. For the main roster, the game in Oklahoma City represents a key early-season benchmark. Following that, Phoenix returns home for a marquee matchup on October 30 against the Denver Nuggets, which coincidentally falls on star guard Devin Booker's 30th birthday. Managing the pipeline between Phoenix and its G League team remains a continuous process throughout the year.
