A place for fans of the Phoenix Suns
https://www.phx-suns.net/
Flagrant Fowl wrote: ↑Sat Apr 18, 2026 1:02 amWith this roster, the Suns are paying him to pass the ball because no one else can create space then make the correct read and pass.
And how many picks are they offering with that package?The Bobster wrote: ↑Sat Apr 18, 2026 10:32 amIt would have to be something like......
Morant and Brandon Clarke for Booker or Green and filler for Morant.
I don't see either of those happening because of Morant's track record of off court behavior and missing games.
You mean we are gonna get ja and then stretch and waive him too? Can’t wait.
That's an interesting idea. In my head I sort of dismissed him as done/cooked, and he has been a bit of a disappointment in SA. But actually that's unfair; he's doing just fine, and they've continued to utilize him as the steady veteran hand as their youngs grow to the point that they can take the heavy minutes. Fox is averaging a healthy 18.6 ppg on .486/.332/.760 splits, 6.2 ast, and 3.8 reb. Those numbers don't just blow you away but that's not too bad for a 3rd or 4th scorer. You wish the 3pt or FT% were a bit higher, but that's pretty good scoring, playmaking, and not bad rebounding for a PG. And you get the sense that SA would be willing to let him go, either now or in a year or so.
It would be my preference to send them Jalen, love the guy but the fit is way off, forcing the team into pointBook at the most crucial moments.Mori Chu wrote: ↑Sun Apr 19, 2026 11:35 amThat's an interesting idea. In my head I sort of dismissed him as done/cooked, and he has been a bit of a disappointment in SA. But actually that's unfair; he's doing just fine, and they've continued to utilize him as the steady veteran hand as their youngs grow to the point that they can take the heavy minutes. Fox is averaging a healthy 18.6 ppg on .486/.332/.760 splits, 6.2 ast, and 3.8 reb. Those numbers don't just blow you away but that's not too bad for a 3rd or 4th scorer. You wish the 3pt or FT% were a bit higher, but that's pretty good scoring, playmaking, and not bad rebounding for a PG. And you get the sense that SA would be willing to let him go, either now or in a year or so.
The main issue would be whether they would have the slightest interest in Jalen Green. I'm guessing not, since they seem to value high-IQ guys and not volume scorers with questionable shot selection / decision-making. I do think they could probably mold and teach Green to be a better player, and that their strong system would be good for him and would rub off on him. But they might not really want to take on a project like him when they have so many other young guys who need reps and shots. You could imagine Wemby being frustrated at Green having tunnel vision and not passing to him in the post or whatever.
Anyway, very interesting player swap idea. That's the kind of player I think we need to look at when we talk about Jalen Green trades. Maybe if Green keeps balling out in these playoffs we can drum up enough interest to get rid of him. Something tells me, though, that Ishbia and the FO would just get excited and want to keep him if he has a strong playoffs.
https://www.basketball-reference.com/pl ... xde01.html
Why would San Antonio do that when they have a lineup that got them the 2nd best record in the league? Your basically offering three suns for a player whose a borderline All-Star and on the books to make a lot less than Booker. There's no incentive for San Antonio to make that kind of deal.Aztec Sunsfan wrote: ↑Sun Apr 19, 2026 4:35 pmIt would be my preference to send them Jalen, love the guy but the fit is way off, forcing the team into pointBook at the most crucial moments.Mori Chu wrote: ↑Sun Apr 19, 2026 11:35 amThat's an interesting idea. In my head I sort of dismissed him as done/cooked, and he has been a bit of a disappointment in SA. But actually that's unfair; he's doing just fine, and they've continued to utilize him as the steady veteran hand as their youngs grow to the point that they can take the heavy minutes. Fox is averaging a healthy 18.6 ppg on .486/.332/.760 splits, 6.2 ast, and 3.8 reb. Those numbers don't just blow you away but that's not too bad for a 3rd or 4th scorer. You wish the 3pt or FT% were a bit higher, but that's pretty good scoring, playmaking, and not bad rebounding for a PG. And you get the sense that SA would be willing to let him go, either now or in a year or so.
The main issue would be whether they would have the slightest interest in Jalen Green. I'm guessing not, since they seem to value high-IQ guys and not volume scorers with questionable shot selection / decision-making. I do think they could probably mold and teach Green to be a better player, and that their strong system would be good for him and would rub off on him. But they might not really want to take on a project like him when they have so many other young guys who need reps and shots. You could imagine Wemby being frustrated at Green having tunnel vision and not passing to him in the post or whatever.
Anyway, very interesting player swap idea. That's the kind of player I think we need to look at when we talk about Jalen Green trades. Maybe if Green keeps balling out in these playoffs we can drum up enough interest to get rid of him. Something tells me, though, that Ishbia and the FO would just get excited and want to keep him if he has a strong playoffs.
https://www.basketball-reference.com/pl ... xde01.html
Entering into fantasy land, let’s send the Spurs a Gillespie mixtape and offer him as a S&T with Grayson, Royce and picks for Fox, then you bring Jalen Green from the bench with Goodwin. Bad luck that nobody out of this board overvalue Gillespie that much. Still, no doubt that package brings a lot of perimeter shooting, and maybe San Antonio would be open to it if they flameout this postseason because of that shortcoming. Same with Orlando and Banchero.
Out of fantasy land, there’s no Gillespie mixtape that makes the second package palatable for them, I was only joking on how the board looks at him, not me. The guy is a very serviceable bench guard capable to start for an injured role player, not the building block we have to retain as an offseason priority.The Bobster wrote: ↑Sun Apr 19, 2026 6:14 pmWhy would San Antonio do that when they have a lineup that got them the 2nd best record in the league? Your basically offering three suns for a player whose a borderline All-Star and on the books to make a lot less than Booker. There's no incentive for San Antonio to make that kind of deal.Aztec Sunsfan wrote: ↑Sun Apr 19, 2026 4:35 pmIt would be my preference to send them Jalen, love the guy but the fit is way off, forcing the team into pointBook at the most crucial moments.Mori Chu wrote: ↑Sun Apr 19, 2026 11:35 amThat's an interesting idea. In my head I sort of dismissed him as done/cooked, and he has been a bit of a disappointment in SA. But actually that's unfair; he's doing just fine, and they've continued to utilize him as the steady veteran hand as their youngs grow to the point that they can take the heavy minutes. Fox is averaging a healthy 18.6 ppg on .486/.332/.760 splits, 6.2 ast, and 3.8 reb. Those numbers don't just blow you away but that's not too bad for a 3rd or 4th scorer. You wish the 3pt or FT% were a bit higher, but that's pretty good scoring, playmaking, and not bad rebounding for a PG. And you get the sense that SA would be willing to let him go, either now or in a year or so.
The main issue would be whether they would have the slightest interest in Jalen Green. I'm guessing not, since they seem to value high-IQ guys and not volume scorers with questionable shot selection / decision-making. I do think they could probably mold and teach Green to be a better player, and that their strong system would be good for him and would rub off on him. But they might not really want to take on a project like him when they have so many other young guys who need reps and shots. You could imagine Wemby being frustrated at Green having tunnel vision and not passing to him in the post or whatever.
Anyway, very interesting player swap idea. That's the kind of player I think we need to look at when we talk about Jalen Green trades. Maybe if Green keeps balling out in these playoffs we can drum up enough interest to get rid of him. Something tells me, though, that Ishbia and the FO would just get excited and want to keep him if he has a strong playoffs.
https://www.basketball-reference.com/pl ... xde01.html
Entering into fantasy land, let’s send the Spurs a Gillespie mixtape and offer him as a S&T with Grayson, Royce and picks for Fox, then you bring Jalen Green from the bench with Goodwin. Bad luck that nobody out of this board overvalue Gillespie that much. Still, no doubt that package brings a lot of perimeter shooting, and maybe San Antonio would be open to it if they flameout this postseason because of that shortcoming. Same with Orlando and Banchero.