Baynes signed a two-year deal worth $14.3 million US according to The Athletic. Meanwhile, Boucher added another chapter to his storybook career, reportedly signing a deal worth $13.5 million according to ESPN.
Baynes, 6-foot-10, 260 pounds, averaged career highs of 11.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 22.2 minutes in 42 games (28 starts) with Phoenix last season. He shot .480 (183-381) from the floor, a career-best .351 (59-168) from three-point range and .747 (56-75) at the free throw line. Baynes scored 20 or more points seven times, including a career-high 37 points (12-23 FG, 9-14 3PT, 4-4 FT) March 6 vs. Portland, and posted three double-doubles.