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The Phoenix Suns and free-agent forward Cheick Diallo have agreed to terms on a two-year contract, according to a report. 

Last season, Diallo averaged six points with 5.2 rebounds per game coming primarily off the bench for the New Orleans Pelicans.

Diallo, 22, has spent the past three seasons with the Pelicans, where he has averaged 5.5 points and 4.6 rebounds per game over 133 games. He averaged 12.6 minutes per contest. 

The move by the Suns was first reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

Diallo was selected with the 33rd overall pick of the 2016 draft out of Kansas by the Los Angeles Clippers and traded to the Pelicans on draft night.

Diallo moved to the United States from Mali to play basketball and was the MVP of the 2015 McDonald’s All-American Game.

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Photos: Noteable trades in Phoenix Suns history

Phoenix Suns trade history: Notable deals

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The Suns have a history of wheeling and dealing. Here

The Suns have a history of wheeling and dealing. Here is a closer look at some notable trades in Suns history. azcentral sports

Phoenix Suns' TJ Warren (12) shoots the ball over Philadelphia 76ers' Amir Johnson in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, in Philadelphia.

Warren to Indiana (2019) – The Suns traded TJ Warren and the No. 32 pick in the 2019 NBA draft to the Pacers fopr cash considerations. Michael Perez, AP

Bledsoe to Milwaukee (2017) - The Suns shipped the

Bledsoe to Milwaukee (2017) – The Suns shipped the disgruntled point guard to the Bucks in exchange for center Greg Monroe and a first and second round draft pick. Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Tucker out (2017) - The trade: Toronto sent Jared Sullinger,

Tucker out (2017) – The trade: Toronto sent Jared Sullinger, along with its 2017 and 2018 second-round picks, to Phoenix for P.J. Tucker. Michael Chow/azcentral sports

Goodbye, Markieff (2016) - The trade: the Suns sent

Goodbye, Markieff (2016) – The trade: the Suns sent Markieff Morris to the Wizards for a draft pick that would stay with the Wizards if it is in the draft’s top nine. The Suns also acquired DeJuan Blair and Kris Humphries. Jeff Swinger/USA TODAY Sports

Salary dump (2015) - The trade: The Suns sent Marcus

Salary dump (2015) – The trade: The Suns sent Marcus Morris, Reggie Bullock and Danny Granger to create salary cap space in their pursuit of free agent LaMarcus Aldridge. The Suns received an unconditional 2020 second-round pick from the Pistons for sending out $8.4 million in salary for next season. Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports

Wish granted (2015) - The trade: Prompted by a trade

Wish granted (2015) – The trade: Prompted by a trade demand, Goran Dragic and his brother, Zoran, were traded to Miami for two first-round draft picks (2017, 2021), cash and Danny Granger. Mark Henle/azcentral sports

Knight added (2015) - The trade: The Suns sent center

Knight added (2015) – The trade: The Suns sent center Miles Plumlee and rookie point guard Tyler Ennis to Milwaukee, and the Lakers’ first-round pick to Philadelphia. In return they landed combo guard Brandon Knight from the Bucks. Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

IT sent to Boston (2015) - The trade: Isaiah Thomas,

IT sent to Boston (2015) – The trade: Isaiah Thomas, on a four-year contract with decreasing salaries, was dealt to the Celtics for Cleveland’s 2016 first-round pick and swingman Marcus Thornton, a volume scorer. Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Getting younger (2013) - The trade: Suns get Gerald

Getting younger (2013) – The trade: Suns get Gerald Green and Miles Plumlee and a future first round pick from the Pacers for Luis Scola. Cheryl Evans/azcentral sports

Adding a point guard (2013) - The trade: The Suns were

Adding a point guard (2013) – The trade: The Suns were part of a 3-team trade with the Bucks and Clippers. As part of the deal, Phoenix sent Jared Dudley to Los Angeles and received Eric Bledsoe and Caron Butler. David Wallace/azcentral sports

Loss of a legend (2012) - The trade: The Suns sent

Loss of a legend (2012) – The trade: The Suns sent Steve Nash to the Lakers for four draft picks (2 1st-round, 2 2nd-round) They turned the first 1st-round pick into Archie Goodwin and have another first-round pick coming to them. David Kadlubowski/azcentral sports

Dragic sent to Rockets (2011) - The trade: Suns send

Dragic sent to Rockets (2011) – The trade: Suns send Goran Dragic and a 2011 1st round draft pick (Nikola Mirotic was later selected) to the Houston Rockets for Aaron Brooks. Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Shaq experiment ends in salary dump (2009) - The trade:

Shaq experiment ends in salary dump (2009) – The trade: Suns get Sasha Pavlovic, Ben Wallace, cash, and a 2010 2nd round draft pick from Cleveland for Shaquille O’Neal. David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Bell, Diaw dealt for Dudley, J-Rich (2008) - The trade:

Bell, Diaw dealt for Dudley, J-Rich (2008) – The trade: Suns get Jason Richardson and Jared Dudley from Charlotte for Raja Bell and Boris Diaw. Michael Chow/azcentral sports

Suns deal Matrix for Diesel fuel (2008) - The trade:

Suns deal Matrix for Diesel fuel (2008) – The trade: Suns get Shaquille O’Neal from Miami for Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks. Cheryl Evans/azcentral sports

JJ departs, Diaw surprises (2005) - The trade: Suns

JJ departs, Diaw surprises (2005) – The trade: Suns get Boris Diaw and 2 draft picks from Atlanta for Joe Johnson. Robin Lopez is drafted with one of the picks. Michael Chow/azcentral sports

Suns dump salaries on New York (2004) - The trade:

Suns dump salaries on New York (2004) – The trade: Suns get Antonio McDyess, Howard Eisley, Charlie Ward, Maciej Lampe, draft rights to Milos Vujanic and 2 draft picks from New York for Stephon Marbury, Anfernee Hardaway and Cezary Trybanksi. Associated Press

Joe Johnson for Rogers, Delk (2002) - The trade: Suns

Joe Johnson for Rogers, Delk (2002) – The trade: Suns get Joe Johnson, Milt Palacio, Randy Brown and a pick from Boston for Tony Delk and Rodney Rogers. Deirdre Hamill/azcentral sports

Suns, Nets exchange All-Star guards (2001) - The trade:

Suns, Nets exchange All-Star guards (2001) – The trade: Suns get Stephon Marbury for Jason Kidd. Michael Chow/azcentral sports

A Penny added (1999) - The trade: The Suns get Penny

A Penny added (1999) – The trade: The Suns get Penny Hardaway from Orlando for Pat Garrity, Danny Manning and 2 draft picks. Michael Chow/azcentral sports

Nash to Dallas for nifty draft pick (1998) - The trade:

Nash to Dallas for nifty draft pick (1998) – The trade: Suns get Pat Garrity, Martin Muursepp, Bubba Wells and a draft pick from Dallas for Steve Nash. The Suns selected Shawn Marion with the draft pick. Michael Chow/azcentral sports

Kidd nabbed from Mavericks (1996) - The trade: Suns

Kidd nabbed from Mavericks (1996) – The trade: Suns get Jason Kidd from Dallas for Michael Finley, Sam Cassell and A.C. Green. Associated Press

Suns start over (1996) - The trade: Suns get Mark Bryant,

Suns start over (1996) – The trade: Suns get Mark Bryant, Chucky Brown, Sam Cassell and Robert Horry from Houston for Charles Barkley. Associated Press

Barkley brings MVP to Phoenix (1992) - The trade: Suns

Barkley brings MVP to Phoenix (1992) – The trade: Suns acquire Charles Barkley from Philadelphia for Jeff Hornacek, Tim Perry and Andrew Lang. Paul Gero/azcentral sports

Kevin Johnson lands in Phoenix (1988) - The trade:

Kevin Johnson lands in Phoenix (1988) – The trade: Suns get Kevin Johnson, Mark West, Tyrone Corbin and 2 draft picks from Cleveland for Larry Nance, Mike Sanders and a 1988 draft pick. The first round pick is used to select Dan Majerle. Associated Press

Suns send DJ to titletown (1983) - The trade: Suns

Suns send DJ to titletown (1983) – The trade: Suns get Rick Robey from Boston for Dennis Johnson. F. Carter Smith, AP

Westphal lands in Phoenix (1975) - The trade: Charlie

Westphal lands in Phoenix (1975) – The trade: Charlie Scott was sent to Boston for Paul Westphal and two second-round picks. azcentral sports

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