Miles Plumlee had his 2015-16 option picked up by the Suns on Monday, NBA.com reports.

Plumlee had his 2015-16 option picked up by the Suns on Monday, NBA.com reports.

Analysis:

The move was merely a formality, as the Suns were unlikely to allow one of their core players to enter the free market. In his first season with the organization in 2013-14, he solidified center, starting 79 of his 80 appearances. Meanwhile, he managed team highs of 7.8 boards and 1.1 blocks, while supplementing his line with 8.1 points (on 52 percent shooting) in 25 minutes per game.