Suns News: Offseason

[Split T]

I don’t get it. They don’t want Oubre who’s on his last year. So What else they want? We’re not giving up Bridges, 10th, or Cam Johnson. They want another expiring contract?

FWIW, I listened to that flex from Jersey podcast and he said it’s not that OKC doesn’t want Kelly, but we want to find a good spot for Kelly. A place he could re-sign at next year. It sounds like OKC just wants to clear CP3 off the books and get him to a place he wants. Hence the 3rd and 4th teams. We’re looking for landing places where Rubio and Kelly can be happy. It’s good to hear we are looking out for our guys. Brought up on the podcast the contrast from when McD was here

[Drewsprocket]

I don’t get it. They don’t want Oubre who’s on his last year. So What else they want? We’re not giving up Bridges, 10th, or Cam Johnson. They want another expiring contract?

FWIW, I listened to that flex from Jersey podcast and he said it’s not that OKC doesn’t want Kelly, but we want to find a good spot for Kelly. A place he could re-sign at next year. It sounds like OKC just wants to clear CP3 off the books and get him to a place he wants. Hence the 3rd and 4th teams. We’re looking for landing places where Rubio and Kelly can be happy. It’s good to hear we are looking out for our guys. Brought up on the podcast the contrast from when McD was here

I see. Yeah that makes sense. Oubre’s an easy piece to move. Rubio may or may not be difficult a player to get somewhere that makes him happy. Not many team likely wanna pay as much for him - and then trade something for him. I’ll be pissed if we trade our pick.
I’m guessing they wanna use their cap space on Bertans. That guy can shoot the rock.

[BookTheGoat]

Im annoyed that the Suns are even having discussions about him, let alone that we would actually have to give up draft picks to take on his monstrous salary. This feels like such a Sarver move.

Are you guys allergic to the playoffs?

I don't believe Chris Paul would have been required for the Suns to go to the playoffs this past season. The team was an Ayton drug test away from already making the jump. I don't think he is required to go this upcoming season--the Suns have cap room, good chemistry in the locker room, and momentum.

Bringing Paul in would certainly handicap the team's ability to retain their current bench or bring in new guys that aren't already title chasers/old vets. Secondly, locker-room issues follow Paul like Kendall Jenner follows Booker. Finally, Chris Paul has only stayed on his last 2 teams for 2 years, and his family is in LA-- I see no reason to think that Paul would stay here after his massive contract expires in 2 years, requiring another large change in the roster then as well.

Who cares? I don’t want most of our bench back anyway.

$40 million dollars for a 36 year old PG that gives you a slight uptick from Rubio production, minus, from what everyone seems to claim, leadership and a bit of a locker room problem? I just don't get it. Sure, I don't want most of our bench back either. But you cripple your ability to get much of anything, current bench or other bench players of significance, with $40 million on your payroll for a 36 year old PG.

If folks couldn't tell, I'm not in favor of CP3 for $40 million a year. He's not THAT significant of an upgrade from Rubio. If Ayton hadn't been suspended, we wouldn't be talking about missing the playoffs barely last season and continuing our success next season towards an even better playoff run with a few pieces here and there.

Chris Paul is significantly better than Rubio. It’s not just about raw PPG and APG. Chris Paul can shoot and he’s a better defender. Defenses have to respect him at every spot on the floor. He’s an even smarter player than Rubio which is saying something. I understand why people don’t want CP3 but he was an All NBA player last year. That’s not slightly better than Rubio.

[Shabazz]

I'd love to find a way to get this guy in the trade:



Like, if we had to give up #10, but got Bazley and #25 back, I think I could live with that. He's got some Oubre in his game.

[Flagrant Fowl]

I like Bazley a lot and I don't think OKC would consider that deal. Maybe if the Suns had a top 5 pick?

Think about it this way, how many guys in this draft would you definitely want before Bazley?

Even on the chance they made that deal, I'd be at least a bit worried that OKC found another gem and the Suns weren't smart enough to see it.

[Split T]

Maybe if we do the rumored Oubre/10 to GS for 2 as part of the deal and send the 2 to OKC? I like Bazely too, but I agree they probably aren’t parting with him.

[Indy]

I'd be very unhappy with Grant. He's like Oubre, except worse in every way.

And Oubre isn't that good when you actually look at his on court / off court numbers.

[Indy]

hey! I would like the Suns to be a legit contender in the West!

I know, right?! When is the last time you heard "Suns" and "legit contender in the West" in the same sentence?!

Just now.

[In2ition]

Who is this flex from Jersey guy?

His name is Felix Cruz and if you've ever listened to the post game with Jon Bloom you would hear him call in. He has his own connections in the league, but is a huge Suns fan.

[ShelC]

So quiet after so much yesterday....the calm before the storm?

[Indy]

So quiet after so much yesterday....the calm before the storm?

Or the storm was just a way to generate discussion/set prices/entice suitors.

[jonh]

So quiet after so much yesterday....the calm before the storm?

I think I saw a tweet from Dave King suggesting the trade is in a holding pattern until it is finalized, and that may not happen for a few more days.

[Split T]

Who is this flex from Jersey guy?

His name is Felix Cruz and if you've ever listened to the post game with Jon Bloom you would hear him call in. He has his own connections in the league, but is a huge Suns fan.

Ya I saw on Twitter Jon Bloom and Espo were vouching for him. I listened to the podcast. He does seem pretty informed and seems like he’s got an idea of our free agency plan. He didn’t say on the podcast, but there was a moment he showed his guest on the pod who we were targeting. Sounds like we have plans.

[ShelC]

Suns City Edition Jerseys are officially out. They look better on the players than when I first saw them in the tweet laid out on a table.









Nice video, great job by the marketing/production team

[Split T]

I really like them!

[Drewsprocket]

Ayton looks really fit for the season.

[Indy]

Is it just me worrying incessantly, or has anyone else noticed that Booker hasn't showed up in any of the promotional jersey stuff over the last couple of weeks?

[ShelC]

Book's going to BK to play with Kyrie and KD.

[Indy]

Book's going to BK to play with Kyrie and KD.

Then he would get to keep his pattern of a new coach every single year.

[Wally_West]

Is it just me worrying incessantly, or has anyone else noticed that Booker hasn't showed up in any of the promotional jersey stuff over the last couple of weeks?

I’m pretty sure he’s just been off hanging with the Kardashins all summer. He was at their private island birthday that Kim had recently. I wouldn’t look too far into it