​Luke Kennard is replacing Grayson Allen with the Phoenix Suns in more ways than one.Signing a two-year deal with a player option on the second year, Kennard will wear the same No. 8 Allen sported in his three seasons with the Suns.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThey were Duke teammates for two seasons (2015-17), too.Allen wore No. 3. Kennard No. 5. Three plus five equals eight. Just saying.More importantly for the Suns, adding Kennard addresses the 3-point void created when Phoenix traded Royce O’Neale and Allen to the Charlotte Hornets for Miles Bridges.1 / 8Khaman Maluach of the Phoenix Suns speaks to the media after being drafted tenth overall during the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 25, 2025, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Maluach was drafted by the Houston Rockets then traded to the Phoenix Suns.Latest news: Follow the Suns on azcentral.com(Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)“Luke’s work ethic and commitment to his craft have made him one of the most efficient three-point shooters in NBA history,” said Suns general manager Brian Gregory, in a July 14 news release officially announcing the team had acquired the free agent. “His floor spacing, high basketball IQ and connective playmaking bring another dimension to our offense. We’re excited to welcome Luke and his family to Phoenix.”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementTerms of the free-agent signing were not announced by the Suns, but it previously was reported as a two-year, $13 million deal.Feb 26, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (10) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesAllen led the NBA in 3-point shooting percentage at a career-best 46.1% in his first year with the Suns in 2023-24. He shot 41% in his three seasons in Phoenix.Allen only knocked down 34.9% of his deep hoists last season, but he averaged 16.5 points, a career high, and took on more of a playmaker role.Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (8) dribbles in the first half against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Jan. 15, 2026.O’Neale also had a career-best stretch from 3 with the Suns. The veteran forward shot 40.3% in his three seasons in Phoenix. O’Neale reached 40% in each of his last two seasons.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementKennard has led the league in 3-point shooting percentage three times: 47.8% last season in a career-high 78 games; a career-best 49.4% for a season in 59 games in 2022-23; and 44.9% in 70 games in 2021-22.Mar 31, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) dribbles as Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard (10) defends during the third quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesTwo of those seasons were split between two teams.In 2022-23, Kennard suited up for the Los Angeles Clippers and Memphis Grizzlies, where he and Suns forward Dillon Brooks were teammates. He hit a career-best 54%