Sonny Weems did not fit with the Suns as expected, but Chase Budinger might do so.
The Suns waived Weems, a lightly utilized guard, on Saturday in a move that sets up the Suns plan to sign Arizona product Chase Budinger once he clears waivers Monday, two league sources said. Another team is unlikely to claim Budinger because it would have to pick up the remainder of his season's $5 million salary and he would not be eligible for a playoff roster. The Suns will give him a prorated veteran's minimum contract only for the remainder of the season.