Gillespie had 11 points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds and two assists in 15 minutes during Friday's preseason win over the Nets.

EDGE Analysis

Gillespie flirted with a double-double off the bench as he tries to nail down a reserve role for the Suns this fall. Jared Butler is tentatively penciled in as the top backup point guard behind Jalen Green (hamstring), though the door is open for Gillespie as well as Jordan Goodwin to seize that spot during training camp.

Gillespie is planning to sign a one-year guaranteed deal to remain in Phoenix, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.

EDGE Analysis

After making a strong impression on a two-way contract in 2024-25, the Suns will reward Gillespie with a standard deal. Gillespie made 33 regular-season appearances, posting averages of 5.9 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists while shooting 43.3 percent from beyond the arc.

Gillespie is in the Suns' starting lineup against the Kings on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Gillespie will make his ninth start of the season Sunday due to the absences of Devin Booker (calf), Bradley Beal (rest) and Kevin Durant (ankle). As a starter, Gillespie has averaged 9.3 points, 4.3 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 0.8 steals over 23.6 minutes per game.

Gillespie accumulated 17 points (6-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two steals in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 125-112 loss to the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

After failing to catch on in Denver, Gillespie has proven his worth to the Suns as a critical piece amid Bradley Beal's numerous absences this season. Beal has a no-trade clause in his contract but can accept an offer from any team that interests him, and if he goes elsewhere, Gillespie will be the biggest beneficiary.

Gillespie won't start in Friday's game against the Celtics.

EDGE Analysis

The two-way player will retreat to the bench due to Bradley Beal (hamstring) returning to game action. Over his last 10 outings (eight starts), Gillespie has averaged 8.2 points, 3.9 assists and 3.4 rebounds across 22.3 minutes per contest.

Gillespie totaled 18 points (6-12 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, four assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 133-123 loss to the Bucks.

EDGE Analysis

Gillespie recently posted a career-high performance in the loss to the Timberwolves on March 28, notching 22 points and 10 assists, and he had another impressive stat line in this contest. He's taken over the starting role at point guard due to the absence of several players in the lineup, but he's taken advantage of the opportunity. He's averaging 9.3 points, 4.3 assists and 3.3 rebounds per game over his last eight starts, but there's no question his numbers are on the rise.

Gillespie notched 22 points (9-11 FG, 4-5 3Pt), five rebounds, 10 assists and one steal in 26 minutes during Friday's 124-109 loss to Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

Making his sixth straight start in place of Bradley Beal (hamstring), Gillespie set career highs in points and assists while setting a season high in made three-pointers. It's only the second time he's scored in double digits during his starting stint. However, over those six contests, the second-year guard is averaging 8.8 points, 4.3 assists, 3.3 boards and 1.8 threes in 21.7 minutes a game. Beal lacks a precise date, but Gillespie will be a risky fantasy option on Sunday against the Rockets, even in his current role.

Gillespie posted four points (1-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 26 minutes during Wednesday's 127-121 win over Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

Making his second career start, Gillespie had another quiet showing in the absence of Bradley Beal. In his last two starts, Gillespie has shot a combined 2-of-10 from the field with averages of 3.5 points, 4.5 assists and 3.5 rebounds. He's only on the radar in deeper fantasy leagues at the moment.

Gillespie closed Monday's 129-89 victory over the Raptors with three points (1-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one block across 16 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Gillespie was handed a starting role for the first time in his young career, filling in for Bradley Beal who has been ruled out for at least a week due to a hamstring injury. While it was interesting that Gillespie got the starting nod over Tyus Jones, the latter played more minutes. It is unclear whether Gillespie will hold onto his spot but we should expect to see Jones handling more of the responsibilities given the Suns need to win as many games as possible moving forward.

Gillespie will start in Monday's game against Toronto.

EDGE Analysis

The two-way combo guard will draw his first career start due to Bradley Beal (hamstring) being sidelined. Gillespie has made 10 consecutive appearances for the Suns, during which he has averaged 3.7 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists across 9.9 minutes per contest.