NBA Trade Target No. 1 — Ricky Rubio
The Phoenix Suns have a potential valuable trade chip in Ricky Rubio.
The Suns hope to take the next step as a franchise next season, with a core built around Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton.
Rubio fits in Phoenix, but he’d probably be better served on a team closer to contention at this stage of his career.
The Suns played spectacular in the NBA bubble before the playoffs, but it remains to be seen if they can carry that momentum into next season.
Rubio, like Rose, would fit on several contenders looking for another veteran guard. Rubio’s passing ability is still excellent, and he could thrive in a situation with multiple shooters on a team aiming for the playoffs.
The Suns could definitely make a case to keep him, but in a trade, they’d also be able to offload approximately $34 million he’s owed over the next two seasons.
