Suns News: Week 17 (2/6 - 2/12)

[JeremyG]

Talent-wise, I can see how you trade CP3 for Kyrie, but after all CP3 has done for the franchise and in his career, I don't think it's a good business move to do that without checking with CP3 first. Move CP3 to a 6th man role? Sure, but don't trade him to the other side of the country and his family for a guy who is so volatile that there'd be no guarantee he'd even make it to the post-season without alienating the locker room and/or fanbase.

You mean ask CP3 first if he’s ok with the trade? And if he says no, you don’t do what you believe is best for your franchise? That’s not how teams are run. Plus James Jones was a teammate of Kyrie’s, so he must have felt comfortable making that offer.

If you didn’t think Ayton got enough touches with CP3, you’d have been in for a small shock had Kyrie made his way here.

I just want to win a championship man.

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[TOO]

Talent-wise, I can see how you trade CP3 for Kyrie, but after all CP3 has done for the franchise and in his career, I don't think it's a good business move to do that without checking with CP3 first. Move CP3 to a 6th man role? Sure, but don't trade him to the other side of the country and his family for a guy who is so volatile that there'd be no guarantee he'd even make it to the post-season without alienating the locker room and/or fanbase.

You mean ask CP3 first if he’s ok with the trade? And if he says no, you don’t do what you believe is best for your franchise? That’s not how teams are run. Plus James Jones was a teammate of Kyrie’s, so he must have felt comfortable making that offer.

If you didn’t think Ayton got enough touches with CP3, you’d have been in for a small shock had Kyrie made his way here.

I just want to win a championship man.

Then stop acting like paying a half effort role player a max deal is a good idea.

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[Superbone]

This is a pro's pro.

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It doesn’t sound like Chris Paul was ever actually offered

[JeremyG]

Talent-wise, I can see how you trade CP3 for Kyrie, but after all CP3 has done for the franchise and in his career, I don't think it's a good business move to do that without checking with CP3 first. Move CP3 to a 6th man role? Sure, but don't trade him to the other side of the country and his family for a guy who is so volatile that there'd be no guarantee he'd even make it to the post-season without alienating the locker room and/or fanbase.

You mean ask CP3 first if he’s ok with the trade? And if he says no, you don’t do what you believe is best for your franchise? That’s not how teams are run. Plus James Jones was a teammate of Kyrie’s, so he must have felt comfortable making that offer.

I actually do think that's the way some teams are run, and I think it's good business for your franchise that if you have a 1st ballot HOFer on your team, who has changed the culture and had a significant impact on elevating your best players, who even orchestrated his move to get here in the first place, yeah, I think you do ask him if he's okay with the trade. Nash wanted to go to LA. Barkley wanted to go to a contender. I think the Chris Pauls, Kevin Garnetts, LeBrons, etc... do get to have some say where and when they go, because they've done so much for their respective teams and the sport in general.

Those were different situations, though. Nash was a free agent (sign-and-trade). And if someone offered us a superstar for Barkley, I bet we would have done it even if it was not a team on his list. And it's not like Brooklyn is not a contender--sending him to play with Durant is not the worst thing ever.

In my opinion, it's not a good look business wise to trade CP3 for Kyrie. We all lose our minds because Ayton isn't giving 100% all the time? Kyrie does the same thing. And I say that acknowledging that he is a phenomenal player.

As long as he gives 100% in the postseason, I couldn't care less. The dude has been a vital part of winning a championship.

[JeremyG]

Talent-wise, I can see how you trade CP3 for Kyrie, but after all CP3 has done for the franchise and in his career, I don't think it's a good business move to do that without checking with CP3 first. Move CP3 to a 6th man role? Sure, but don't trade him to the other side of the country and his family for a guy who is so volatile that there'd be no guarantee he'd even make it to the post-season without alienating the locker room and/or fanbase.

You mean ask CP3 first if he’s ok with the trade? And if he says no, you don’t do what you believe is best for your franchise? That’s not how teams are run. Plus James Jones was a teammate of Kyrie’s, so he must have felt comfortable making that offer.

If you didn’t think Ayton got enough touches with CP3, you’d have been in for a small shock had Kyrie made his way here.

I just want to win a championship man.

Then stop acting like paying a half effort role player a max deal is a good idea.

Stop acting like we make the 2021 Finals without him.

[JeremyG]

It would be pretty strange if Ishbia made Rowley resign and then hired Isiah to a front office position.

[Shabazz]

Vaya con dios.

[Superbone]

Good riddance from what I hear.

[Superbone]

When is Baxter Holmes bobblehead night?

[JeremyG]

Gambo says he talked to Rowley and he told him, "This is just the way these things go."

If the press conference is happening Wednesday morning, then that must mean that the NBA owners are voting today or tomorrow.

[TOO]

You mean ask CP3 first if he’s ok with the trade? And if he says no, you don’t do what you believe is best for your franchise? That’s not how teams are run. Plus James Jones was a teammate of Kyrie’s, so he must have felt comfortable making that offer.

If you didn’t think Ayton got enough touches with CP3, you’d have been in for a small shock had Kyrie made his way here.

I just want to win a championship man.

Then stop acting like paying a half effort role player a max deal is a good idea.

Stop acting like we make the 2021 Finals without him.

I've never once said he wasn't a huge factor, my issue is he is now overpaid. The end.

[TOO]

When is Baxter Holmes bobblehead night?

Straight to the ring of honor 🎖

[Wally_West]

Isiah Thomas YOU ARE CEO OF PHOENIX SUNS

[JeremyG]

If you didn’t think Ayton got enough touches with CP3, you’d have been in for a small shock had Kyrie made his way here.

I just want to win a championship man.

Then stop acting like paying a half effort role player a max deal is a good idea.

Stop acting like we make the 2021 Finals without him.

I've never once said he wasn't a huge factor, my issue is he is now overpaid. The end.

My point is that paying him a max deal, whether overpaid or not, can help us toward our goal of winning a championship.

[TOO]

I just want to win a championship man.

Then stop acting like paying a half effort role player a max deal is a good idea.

Stop acting like we make the 2021 Finals without him.

I've never once said he wasn't a huge factor, my issue is he is now overpaid. The end.

My point is that paying him a max deal, whether overpaid or not, can help us toward our goal of winning a championship.

Oy, in a system without a salary cap, sure. But this isn't baseball. You can't just throw money at people to build a team.

[Aztec Sunsfan]

If you didn’t think Ayton got enough touches with CP3, you’d have been in for a small shock had Kyrie made his way here.

I just want to win a championship man.

Then stop acting like paying a half effort role player a max deal is a good idea.

Stop acting like we make the 2021 Finals without him.

I've never once said he wasn't a huge factor, my issue is he is now overpaid. The end.

Suns make it to the 2021 Finals with Ayton, but also thanks to Monty and CP3, so, the latter 2 should also get a free pass from you as well, right Jeremy?

[TOO]

I just want to win a championship man.

Then stop acting like paying a half effort role player a max deal is a good idea.

Stop acting like we make the 2021 Finals without him.

I've never once said he wasn't a huge factor, my issue is he is now overpaid. The end.

Suns make it to the 2021 Finals with Ayton, but also thanks to Monty and CP3, so, the latter 2 should also get a free pass from you as well, right Jeremy?

Also Booker was pretty decent.