"Phoenix Suns forward Grant Hill will return to the team next season after exercising the one-year player option on his contract, the team announced Tuesday evening.

"The decision to stay in Phoenix was easy," said Hill. "Our team's success on the court last season was the result of the efforts of a great group of guys and I'm looking forward to building on that with them and being a part of this team next season."

Hill (6-8, 225) averaged 11.3 points and 5.5 rebounds per game last season, 9.6 points and 5.8 rebounds per game in the postseason."