New contract, same impact as CJ Huntley drops 32 for Valley Suns

Key Highlights

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• Rebilas-Imagn ImagesAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe 24-year-old has proven to be a threat on both sides of the ball, slowly going from prospect to potential NBA rotation piece. In the Valley, Huntley has averaged 14.8 points with 8.4 rebounds.
• In Monday’s game against the Salt Lake City Stars, the rookie came in hot, crashing the glass and dunking in shots — much to the delight of the home crowd. Huntley racked up 32 points and 14 rebounds for the Valley, continuing to showcase his extensive skill set. Oct 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Christian Koloko (10) against Phoenix Suns forward CJ Huntley (22) during an NBA preseason game at Mortgage Matchup Center.
• Mandatory Credit: Mark J.
• Rebilas-Imagn ImagesAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementOriginally waived after signing his first two-way contract, Valley Suns head coach Paul Jesperson said that Huntley had two options: either let it get to him or work on becoming a developmental piece.