{"id":696956,"date":"2026-04-04T01:20:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T01:20:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/696956\/"},"modified":"2026-04-04T01:20:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T01:20:22","slug":"collin-gillespie-breaks-suns-3-point-record","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/696956\/","title":{"rendered":"Collin Gillespie Breaks Suns 3-Point Record"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie delivered one of the most memorable moments of the season after breaking the franchise\u2019s single-season three-point record. The milestone not only highlights his impressive shooting season but also puts him in a strong position as he approaches NBA free agency.<\/p>\n<p>With the Suns dealing with limited salary cap space, Gillespie\u2019s performance creates an interesting situation for the team as they decide whether they can afford to keep the rising guard.<\/p>\n<p>Historic Night for Gillespie<\/p>\n<p>Collin Gillespie made history on March 21, 2026, during a game against the Charlotte Hornets in Phoenix.<\/p>\n<p>In the second quarter of that matchup, he knocked down his 227th three-pointer of the season, setting a new Phoenix Suns franchise record for most three-pointers made in a single season. The record was previously held by Quentin Richardson.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Collin Gillespie just broke the Suns single-season record for three-pointers \ud83d\ude33<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/GFbHtf19wY\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/GFbHtf19wY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Outta Pocket with RGIII (@OuttaPocketRG3) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OuttaPocketRG3\/status\/2039862861262885216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">April 3, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>The achievement was another milestone for the 26-year-old guard, who entered the league as an undrafted player and gradually worked his way into a key role for the Suns.<\/p>\n<p>PlayerAchievementCollin GillespieSuns single-season 3-point record3-Pointers Made227Previous Record HolderQuentin RichardsonGameSuns vs Hornets<\/p>\n<p>Strong Season Numbers<\/p>\n<p>Gillespie\u2019s breakout season has been backed by solid overall production. He is currently playing on a one-year contract worth $2.4 million and has appeared in 76 games.<\/p>\n<p>His performance this season includes career-best numbers in multiple statistical categories.<\/p>\n<p>Season StatAveragePoints per Game13.0Assists per Game4.8Rebounds per Game4.1Player Efficiency Rating15.5Games Played76<\/p>\n<p>These numbers, combined with his record-breaking shooting, have significantly increased his market value ahead of free agency.<\/p>\n<p>Contract Situation and Market Value<\/p>\n<p>Gillespie\u2019s current contract is relatively small compared to other guards producing similar numbers.<\/p>\n<p>Several players with comparable roles and performance levels are earning contracts worth $25 million or more per season. Because of this, Gillespie and his representatives are expected to explore the free-agent market for a major pay increase.<\/p>\n<p>A realistic contract projection could place him in the range of $15 million to $18 million per year on a multi-year deal.<\/p>\n<p>Player ComparisonEstimated Annual SalaryAndrew NembhardSimilar rangeGrayson AllenSimilar rangeMax StrusSimilar rangeProjected Gillespie Deal$15M \u2013 $18M per year<\/p>\n<p>Phoenix Suns Salary Cap Situation<\/p>\n<p>While Gillespie has strengthened his value, the Suns face financial limitations heading into the offseason.<\/p>\n<p>Phoenix currently sits as the seventh seed in the Western Conference and has several players entering free agency in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>PlayerFree Agency StatusCollin GillespieFree Agent 2026Mark WilliamsFree Agent 2026Amir CoffeyFree Agent 2026Jordan GoodwinFree Agent 2026<\/p>\n<p>The Suns are only about $22.8 million below the NBA\u2019s first salary apron. That makes it difficult to retain multiple players without facing roster restrictions.<\/p>\n<p>Phoenix does hold Bird rights for both Gillespie and Mark Williams, which technically allows the team to exceed the salary cap to re-sign them. However, going beyond the apron would limit the team\u2019s ability to make additional roster moves.<\/p>\n<p>Also see: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportpreferred.com\/nba\/pelicans-vs-kings-injury-report-trey-murphy-iii-likely-to-play-dejounte-murray-and-malik-monk-status-in-focus\/11634\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pelicans vs Kings Injury Report: Trey Murphy III Likely to Play, Dejounte Murray and Malik Monk Status in Focus<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Possible Salary Moves for Phoenix<\/p>\n<p>If Phoenix wants to keep Gillespie while staying flexible financially, the team may need to make roster adjustments.<\/p>\n<p>One possible strategy would be re-signing role players like Jordan Goodwin and Amir Coffey on minimum contracts. That could leave approximately $18 million available to divide between Gillespie and Mark Williams.<\/p>\n<p>Another option would be trading higher-salary players to create more cap space.<\/p>\n<p>PlayerSalaryPossible ImpactGrayson Allen$18 millionCould free significant cap spaceRoyce O\u2019Neale$11 millionSmaller but helpful salary relief<\/p>\n<p>At the moment, there are no strong indications that Phoenix plans to move either player.<\/p>\n<p>Potential Free Agency Interest<\/p>\n<p>If Gillespie reaches unrestricted free agency, teams with available salary cap space could pursue him aggressively.<\/p>\n<p>Clubs looking for reliable shooting and playmaking depth may see him as a valuable addition.<\/p>\n<p>Possible interested teams could include franchises with cap flexibility such as Memphis or Brooklyn, both of which could afford a higher offer than Phoenix.<\/p>\n<p>What the Record Means for Gillespie\u2019s Future<\/p>\n<p>Breaking the Suns\u2019 franchise three-point record is a major career moment for Gillespie and strengthens his case for a bigger contract.<\/p>\n<p>His combination of scoring, playmaking and efficient shooting makes him an appealing player in today\u2019s NBA, where three-point shooting has become increasingly valuable.<\/p>\n<p>Whether Phoenix can retain him or another team signs him in free agency, Gillespie\u2019s historic season has already changed the trajectory of his career.<\/p>\n<p>FAQs<\/p>\n<p>What record did Collin Gillespie break?<\/p>\n<p>He set the Phoenix Suns single-season franchise record for most three-pointers made with 227.<\/p>\n<p>How much is Gillespie currently earning?<\/p>\n<p>He is playing on a one-year contract worth $2.4 million.<\/p>\n<p>What are Gillespie\u2019s averages this season?<\/p>\n<p>He is averaging 13.0 points, 4.8 assists and 4.1 rebounds per game.<\/p>\n<p>Can the Suns re-sign him?<\/p>\n<p>Yes, Phoenix holds Bird rights which allow them to exceed the salary cap to re-sign him.<\/p>\n<p>What could Gillespie\u2019s next contract be worth?<\/p>\n<p>A realistic deal could range between $15 million and $18 million per season.<\/p>\n<p>\t<script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie delivered one of the most memorable moments of the season after breaking the&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":696957,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3791],"tags":[7,6,2065,472,4045,604],"class_list":{"0":"post-696956","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-phoenix-suns","8":"tag-basketball","9":"tag-nba","10":"tag-phoenix","11":"tag-phoenix-suns","12":"tag-phoenixsuns","13":"tag-suns"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nba\/116343815718533721","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/696956","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=696956"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/696956\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/696957"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=696956"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=696956"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=696956"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}