The three-year contract signed by guard John Jenkins in July 2015 with the Dallas Mavericks provided full salary protection for the 2016-17 season, if he is not waived on or before July 11, 2016. According to The Arizona Republic, the Phoenix Suns and Jenkins have agreed to delay the deadline from Monday until late October.
The Suns acquired Jenkins via a waiver claim on Feb. 24 after the Mavericks released him on Feb. 22. Jenkins played in 22 games with the Suns last season and averaged 5.0 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.