Phoenix Suns: 5 potential free agency targets in 2017

Feb 8, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen (9) goes to the basket against Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) at FedExForum. Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Phoenix Suns 110-91. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 8, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen (9) goes to the basket against Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) at FedExForum. Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Phoenix Suns 110-91. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 11, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Langston Galloway (9) during the second quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Langston Galloway

Remember that bit about how the Suns’ 2017 free agency options wouldn’t be sexy? Meet Langston Galloway, a player whose value has seemingly dropped off a cliff after what felt like a breakout 2014-15 season in his first year in the league.

Galloway averaged 11.8 points, 4.2 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 32.4 minutes per game for the Knicks that season, but ever since, his production has tapered off. He signed with the New Orleans Pelicans last summer before being traded to the Sacramento Kings in the DeMarcus Cousins deal.

Unfortunately, he was buried beneath a heavy rotation of 2-guards in Sac-Town, and now he’ll be an unrestricted free agent after opting out of his contract. For a team that could use some depth behind Devin Booker, Galloway’s perimeter defense and three-point shooting (39 percent last year) would make him a welcome addition.

Even better, he’d be a cheap one. He’ll hardly be pined after by the league’s contenders, who are currently trying to amass super-teams. At only 25 years old, this under-the-radar option wouldn’t take minutes away from the young talent and could address a few areas that need improvement — even if he wouldn’t be the flashiest of signings.