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Split T wrote: ↑

Sun Feb 05, 2023 4:33 pm

Here we go again

With new owner Mat Ishbia set to take over the Suns this upcoming week, Phoenix has emerged as an intriguing organization to monitor ahead of the Feb. 9 deadline. The Suns want to continue building around All-NBA star Devin Booker, center Deandre Ayton and forwards Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson. However, the future of Chris Paul is uncertain beyond this season as Paul has a partial guarantee of half of his salary for next season.

The Suns are known as a potential suitor for Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet, but once Irving became available, Phoenix shifted its focus to the Irving market.

Phoenix offered a package around Paul, Jae Crowder and one first-round pick, sources said. The offer was made within the first 18 hours of Irving’s trade request, and it’s believed that three first-round picks could have clinched a deal, multiple league sources said. However, the Suns never added those picks and failed to make a better offer, beginning to lose interest in a trade for Irving as time went on.

The Suns are expected to be incredibly active over the next several days to add to the roster, as Ishbia is expected to be a resourceful, open-minded team owner.

https://theathletic.com/4158739/2023/02 ... uns-shams/

TOO wrote: ↑

Sun Feb 05, 2023 7:52 pm

Really seems like sour grapes from Joe Tsai who looks like a petty bitch of the highest degree.

Wally_West wrote: ↑

Sun Feb 05, 2023 7:56 pm

People on twitter wondering if Jae leaked the offer to Chris Haynes out of pettiness too.

TOO wrote: ↑

Sun Feb 05, 2023 7:52 pm

Really seems like sour grapes from Joe Tsai who looks like a petty bitch of the highest degree.

JeremyG wrote: ↑

Sun Feb 05, 2023 7:57 pm

Wally_West wrote: ↑

Sun Feb 05, 2023 7:56 pm

People on twitter wondering if Jae leaked the offer to Chris Haynes out of pettiness too.

Isn’t Haynes’ main Suns source Chris Paul? I know he’s always been close with him. Hmm.