Erick Dampier is big even by NBA standards. He is an above-average rebounder and interior defender.
The Suns, short on all those things, are taking interest in Dampier, a free agent who was slated to visit the Suns in Phoenix on Thursday night and Friday.
Suns President of Basketball Operations Lon Babby confirmed plans to meet with Dampier, saying, "We've got to do our due diligence."
A league source said Dampier is now considering Phoenix, Toronto, Houston and Chicago. The Suns likely would offer Dampier their biennial exception, worth a salary of $2.08 million this season.
Dampier, 35, is a 6-foot-11, 265-pound free agent who has been a starter for most of his career - 14 seasons, including 47 starts in 55 appearances with Dallas last season, when he averaged 6.0 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.4 blocks. He was released last month by Charlotte to avoid a tax hit from his $13 million, non-guaranteed salary.
"Phoenix is a really good team," said Dan Fegan, Dampier's agent. "He had a great year last year. The Suns lost a big man and need another big man. It's a great team and a great place to live."
Fegan also represents Suns guard Jason Richardson, who is eligible for an extension as he enters the last year of his contract.
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