VALLEY SUNS COMPLETE TRADE WITH AUSTIN SPURS
By Valley Suns Staff /September 19, 2024
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PHOENIX — The Valley Suns, the NBA G League affiliate of the Phoenix Suns, announced
today that the team completed a trade with the Austin Spurs, acquiring the returning player
rights to guard Kaleb Johnson in exchange for the returning player rights of Justin Smith.
Johnson averaged 6.4 points and 3.2 rebounds in 24 regular season games (one start) last
season with the Austin Spurs. After playing collegiately at Georgetown University, Johnson has
spent all four of his G League seasons in Austin, holding career averages of 6.8 points and 3.3
rebounds in 73 games (nine starts).
As the Valley Suns embark on their inaugural season, tickets to the Valley Suns home opener
on November 11 at 7 p.m. against the Stockton Kings at Mullett Arena can be purchased on the
Valley Suns website. To learn more about season memberships and group packages, email
tickets@thevalleysuns.com or call (602) 379-8000.
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