Phoenix Suns recall De’Anthony Melton one day after waiving Canaan

Rookie De'Anthony Melton's time in the G League was brief. The Phoenix Suns recalled him on Thursday after waiving Isaiah Canaan on Wednesday.

BY LOGAN NEWMAN

Nov 29, 2018, 11:44 AM

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Phoenix Suns guard De'Anthony Melton drives on San Antonio Spurs guard Bryn Forbes (11) during the second half during an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, in Phoenix. The Spurs defeated the Suns 120-90. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Let’s go through the cycle again.

Point guard De’Anthony Melton has been recalled to the Phoenix Suns from the NAZ Suns.

This time, coming the day after Phoenix waived point guard Isaiah Canaan, Melton might have time to unpack his bags.

Melton was last on the Suns from Nov. 10-27, playing a total of 20 minutes across two games before being assigned to the G League. He has played three times for Phoenix this season.

Without Canaan, rookie point guard Elie Okobo played 32 minutes against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. He scored 19 points and had four assists.

The Suns have primarily played Okobo, Canaan and guard Devin Booker at the point this season.