The Phoenix Suns have signed rookie guard De’Anthony Melton, the No. 46 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, acquired by the club in a trade with Houston last month.
Melton, a 6-4, 200-pound guard, was acquired by the Suns on August 31 along with forward Ryan Anderson from the Rockets in exchange for Marquese Chriss and Brandon Knight. The terms of his deal were not disclosed.
The 20-year-old tied for the lead at NBA Summer League with 3.0 steals per game, in addition to averaging 16.4 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.0 assists.
He was the only rookie, and one of just three players overall, to average at least 15 points, seven boards and four assists in summer league.