Royce O'Neale
#00SF · Phoenix Suns
Height
6'6"
Weight
226 lbs
Age
32
College
Baylor
Experience
8 yrs
C+
B
B-
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Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 678 | 9.8 | 4.8 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 42.1% | 38.9% | 76.5% |
| 2025-26 | | 78 | 9.8 | 4.8 | 2.7 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 4/28 | vs OKC | L 122-131 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3-3 | 2-2 | -3 |
| Sat, 4/25 | vs OKC | L 109-121 | 22 | 3 |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$32.6M
Guaranteed
$21.5M
AAV
$10.1M/yr
Guaranteed %66%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
C+
Fair Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Royce O'Neale's $10.1M AAV deal with Phoenix represents a moderate overpay for a role player who delivers solid but unspectacular production, earning a C+ Contract Value Index (CVI) grade. The 31-year-old wing brings valuable 3-and-D skills and veteran leadership to the Suns' championship aspirations, but his B- performance grade suggests he's operating more as an above-average role player rather than the difference-making starter his contract implies. O'Neale's defensive versatility and ability to knock down corner threes make him a useful piece in Phoenix's system, yet paying over $10M annually for a player who typically functions as a sixth or seventh man feels like a slight market miscalculation. The three-year commitment provides roster stability during the Suns' competitive window, but the AAV sits roughly $2-3M above what his current production truly merits. This contract falls into that awkward middle ground where O'Neale isn't expensive enough to be a true albatross, but isn't quite the value play Phoenix needed given their salary cap constraints. His CVI reflects a competent but overpaid acquisition that won't sink the franchise but represents suboptimal resource allocation for a team chasing a championship.
Performance Analysis
B-
#29 of 119 Small Forwards
FCA+
Royce O'Neale earns a B- Performance grade this season — a quality starter-level small forward putting up solid numbers for the Phoenix Suns. Through 678 games, Royce is contributing 9.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game in his role. Royce's best relative area is RPG at 4.8, though it still falls below the small forward median of 5.0. The biggest area for growth is PPG at 9.8 (small forward median: 15.0). Among 119 NBA small forwards graded this season, Royce ranks 29th. Royce is a reliable contributor who the Phoenix Suns can count on game to game.
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