Leandro Barbosa to stay with Phoenix Suns for rest of season

Leandro Barbosa has signed a contract with the Phoenix Suns for the rest of the 2013-14 NBA season.

The forward initially joined the team on a 10-day contract earlier this month following Eric Bledsoe's knee injury.

The 31-year-old has averaged 8.7 points per game in his nine games with the team.

Barbosa started his career with the Suns, before spells with the Toronto Raptors, Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics.