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Phoenix Suns draft day: Landry Shamet will beef up the backcourt

Phoenix Suns, Landry Shamet (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo via USA TODAY Sports)

The Phoenix Suns added to the roster on draft day – just not in the conventional way.

In an afternoon trade with the Brooklyn Nets, the Suns acquired 6-4, 190-pound shooting guard Landry Shamet in exchange for Jevon Carter and the 29th overall selection in Thursday night’s first round of the draft, according to ESPN sources.

The Phoenix Suns now have Landry Shamet to serve as a vital cog in the offensive machine.

Shamet is on a rookie deal that will pay him $3.