Phoenix Suns waive 3 players to trim preseason roster

The Phoenix Suns have waived center Gracin Bakumanya, forward Derek Cooke Jr. and guard Shaquille Harrison.

Bakumanya, Cooke and Harrison originally signed with the Suns on Sept. 25. The three players did not appear in any of the team’s first three preseason games.

The Suns’ roster now stands at 16 players. Teams are permitted to carry up to 15 players on their regular season roster.