Season in Review: A down year from Grayson Allen was still a positive one

Welcome to our Phoenix Suns Season in Review series, where we revisit every player who suited up during the 2025–26 campaign through the lens of expectation, reality, and what it ultimately meant.

Player Snapshot

2026-27 Contract Status: $18.1 million

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Season in One Sentence

Allen missed 32 games, and even with a down year relative to three-point shooting, he showcased why he is one of the best value contracts on the team as he posted career highs in scoring and assists.

By the Numbers

GP

MIN

PPG

RPG

APG

STL

FG%

3PT%

FT%

OFFRTG

DEFRTG

+/- (TOTAL)

51

28.8

16.5

3.0

3.8

1.4

40.3%

34.9%

85.7%

113.9

113.8

+18

The Expectation

The expectation was that Grayson Allen would continue filling his role as a sniper off the bench. It felt like a natural continuation from the previous season. Two years ago, he was forced into a much larger starting role than expected because of the constant injuries the Phoenix Suns dealt with.

With the additions of Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green, the hope was that Allen could become the steadying presence for the second unit.

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The Reality

Unfortunately, it was an injury-plagued season for Grayson Allen. He appeared in 51 games, his fewest since the 2020-21 season, when he played 50 games with the Memphis Grizzlies. The rhythm never fully materialized, and you could see that reflected in the shooting numbers. His 34.9% from three was the lowest mark since his rookie season back in 2018-19.

Even when he was available, he looked limited physically and often had to gut his way through games. I’ll always respect the toughness. It was unfortunate that the production never consistently followed, especially because so much of it felt outside of his control.

What It Means

Grayson Allen is still on a relatively friendly contract heading into next season at $18.1 million (11% of the cap), with a player option for $19.4 million the following year. Even so, his 2025-26 season leaves you cautious as you start wondering whether he’s already past his prime and if he’s truly worth that number on a roster where every contract matters.

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