Phoenix Suns guard Bryce Cotton (8) drives around San Antonio Spurs guard Ray McCallum (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 112-79. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

 Eric Gay

Palo Verde grad Cotton close to qualifying for NBA salaryย 

Palo Verde High gradย Bryce Cottonย needs to remain on the Phoenix Suns roster until Jan. 10, at which time he will qualify for a full yearโ€™s NBA salary, at the rookie minimum of about $615,000. He has played in two games for the Suns.ย 

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