Phoenix Suns waive former UNC basketball forward Nassir Little

Former North Carolina forward Nassir Little will have to find a new home in the NBA for the upcoming season.

After spending one season with the Phoenix Suns, the franchise opted to move on from Little, waiving the forward on Wednesday. Little was acquired by the Suns in September of 2023 in the deal that featured Damian Lillard to Milwaukee, Deandre Ayton and Jrue Holliday to Milwaukee and Little, Grayson Allen and Keon Johnson go to Phoenix.

In his one season, Little appeared in 45 games, starting two of them. He only averaged 3.4 points and 1.7 rebounds per game while playing 1.4 minutes per game.

Little is still owed $22M on the deal he signed with Portland, as the Suns will stretch it out over three years. The move also allows the Suns to have an open roster spot that they can use for flexibility this offseason or during the season.

Little shouldn’t be out of a job for long, however. He’s only 24 years old and should find a home on a roster soon.

Follow us @TarHeelsWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions.