Kris Humphries is in “advanced talks” with the Suns on a possible buyout, tweets Michael Scotto of Sheridan Hoops. He cites the Hawks as the favorites to land Humphries if the deal goes through.
Humphries was sent from Washington to Phoenix in a trade at the deadline that brought Markieff Morris to the Wizards. Since the deal, Humphries has played four games for the Suns, averaging 7.3 points and 8.0 rebounds. He is making $4.6MM this season and in 2016/17, so it’s uncertain how much money he would have to give up in the buyout.
The Hawks have a roster spot open, so no corresponding move would be needed to sign Humphries. If the deal happens, Atlanta would be his seventh team in a 12-year NBA career.
http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2016/02/suns-kris-humphries-discuss-buyout.html
I really like this. Fearing that we'd strike out on every buy-out candidate and be stuck signing some D-Leaguer who'd never play, it's refreshing to see us called "favorites" for someone's services.
Humphries is a very good rebounder, and will help us in that department. I also prefer his post defense to Muscala's. This is the kind of big that could be very beneficial to us come playoff time.
Discuss.
