Suns News: The Offseason (2016)

[specialsauce]

I would take him in a heartbeat. I would trade anyone and anything short of Booker or the Miami picks for him

[Split T]

I'd love him, but I wouldn't want to trade Booker, bender, or Chriss. If they take some combination of bledsoe, knight, Warren, len, and draft picks I'd do it. I think okc would want Booker and wouldn't make the trade without him though.

[Cap]

If we trade for Westbrook, it's a one-year rental. It's not worth what it would cost us.

[specialsauce]

If we trade for Westbrook, it's a one-year rental. It's not worth what it would cost us.

I didn't think it necessary to clarify that any deal Would hinge on the Suns and Westbrook coming to an agreement on an immediate contract extension

[SDC]

If we trade for Westbrook, it's a one-year rental. It's not worth what it would cost us.

at least you unload one of the big contracts. since OKC knows it's a one year rental, the price wouldnt be that high.

[The Bobster]

If we trade for Westbrook, it's a one-year rental. It's not worth what it would cost us.

I didn't think it necessary to clarify that any deal Would hinge on the Suns and Westbrook coming to an agreement on an immediate contract extension

He'd be taking a big financial hit if he signs an extension before his contract expires so that's not very likely.

[Mori Chu]

Looks like you guys are getting a couple less home games this season, the SUNS are coming to Mexico Fn' City in January! to "host" the Mavs and the Spurs, not one, but TWO Suns games here in my country, I've been to almost every NBA mexico game, I even traveled to Monterrey (like 11hr drive) to see the Suns in 2009, and now, out of 30 teams, the suns are playing two games. Im quite exited about this, wanted to share with you all. Any chance for a mexican fans get together Aztec??

Will be reporting for you guys in january, im not missing any of this.

Awesome! That is great news. Smart of the Suns to do this for all of the passionate fans in Mexico.

[Mori Chu]

From Zach Lowe's latest article on ESPN regarding the fallout from KD to Warriors

"Presti doesn't want to trade Westbrook, but if he feels backed into a corner, he will chase young players and draft picks. The Phoenix Suns reportedly talked with the Atlanta Hawks about Paul Millsap, and they come armed with prospects galore, extra point guards and two future Miami picks."

As much as I hate Westbrook's game, he's far better than anybody we have on our current roster. I would trade anybody but Booker for him, as long as he gave us a commitment to sign beyond just the one year. Yes, I'd trade Bender/Chriss if it came to that. They're raw rooks who haven't played a single NBA minute and we have no idea how good they will be.

[O_Gardino]

Getting Westbrook would be Marbury all over again. We would be immediately better, then find it hard to build around him.

[In2ition]

Getting Westbrook would be Marbury all over again. We would be immediately better, then find it hard to build around him.

I think Westbrook might be best in Boston, and they should have better assets to trade, especially those Nets picks. But Smart, Brown and some of their picks this year are nice too. Also, I think Stevens is the right type of coach for Westbrook. That guy is wicked smart.

[carey]

I think Westbrook might be best in Boston, and they should have better assets to trade, especially those Nets picks. But Smart, Brown and some of their picks this year are nice too. Also, I think Stevens is the right type of coach for Westbrook. That guy is wicked smart.

Yeah. I was just saying that conversation probably starts at Jaylen Brown and 3 firsts.

[OE32]

I think Westbrook might be best in Boston, and they should have better assets to trade, especially those Nets picks. But Smart, Brown and some of their picks this year are nice too. Also, I think Stevens is the right type of coach for Westbrook. That guy is wicked smart.

Yeah. I was just saying that conversation probably starts at Jaylen Brown and 3 firsts.

Maybe. Not sure how much leverage OKC has. Westbrook can probably sign anywhere he wants next summer. OKC could lose him for nothing - just like it did Durant.

There probably aren't very many teams that would be sure it would be able to re-sign Westbrook; Boston may be one. The field of possible trade destinations is immediately quite slim. I don't think the Suns, for instance, should express interest.

You do what you must to acquire a superstar, but getting Westbrook via trade this season would be "acquiring" one in only the most nominal sense. For most teams, it's not worth the risk. As a result, OKC might not get the greatest package in return.

I'd take Smart and the two Nets picks for Westbrook. If you think I'm selling low, I'd be willing to wager that OKC ends up with that package or worse (or nothing at all if it lets Russell walk). As I said, they don't have a lot of leverage here.

[carey]

I'd take Smart and the two Nets picks for Westbrook. If you think I'm selling low, I'd be willing to wager that OKC ends up with that package or worse (or nothing at all if it lets Russell walk). As I said, they don't have a lot of leverage here.

Neither did the Knicks with Carmelo. I'm just saying that I think that's about the package. The bird rights are important for signing a 3rd star next Summer (whoever that may be.)

[EDC]

http://shop.suns.com/

Suns store now showing Bender wearing number 35. It shouldn't really bother me but it does. Dudley will be gone in a few years they shouldn't have let him just take the kids number.

[Cap]

http://shop.suns.com/

Suns store now showing Bender wearing number 35. It shouldn't really bother me but it does. Dudley will be gone in a few years they shouldn't have let him just take the kids number.

Maybe Bender took the 10K.

[carey]

http://shop.suns.com/

Suns store now showing Bender wearing number 35. It shouldn't really bother me but it does. Dudley will be gone in a few years they shouldn't have let him just take the kids number.

Maybe Bender took the 10K.

Right. I doubt he just gave it to Dudley or the organization ripped it. Ivan might be driving a slightly used BMW or something right now.

[Mori Chu]

I don't think it's a big deal if they talked it over and agreed to change numbers. I can see why Dudley would want to try to get the number he used the last time he was here.

[JCSunsfan]

Getting Westbrook would be Marbury all over again. We would be immediately better, then find it hard to build around him.

I think this would be true. But at least you know Westbrook is worthy of a max contract. The worst thing is to have to sign a marginal player to a max contract.

[carey]

https://twitter.com/Suns/status/750442345657618433 There's some footage of Bender's Suns workout in this video.

[OE32]

https://twitter.com/Suns/status/750442345657618433 There's some footage of Bender's Suns workout in this video.

Looks bigger than I remembered from the highlight vids.