 On March 31, 1996 Meyer recorded a season high 14 points in a 115-100 loss to the Portland Trailblazers.On December 26, 1996 Meyer was involved in a blockbuster trade which included himself, Jason Kidd, and Tony Dumas to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Sam Cassell, Michael Finley, A.C. Green, and a 1998 2nd round draft pick (Greg Buckner was selected).Meyer averaged 4.9 points for the whole season but for the Suns he averaged a career high 5.4 points per game.