Generally speaking, winning cures all in the NBA. By that logic, the Phoenix Suns ought to be as fit as a fiddle.
After all, this team followed up a trip to the NBA Finals in 2020-21 with a 64-win season in 2021-22. Granted, they fell short of their expectations in the postseason, losing to the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Semifinals. They’ve still had an impressive two-year run of success.
Apparently, not successful enough to keep the trade rumors at bay. Rumors suggest that this team is unwilling to pay big man Deandre Ayton max money.
Now, sign-and-trade scenarios are much more commonly proposed than any situation that has Ayton remaining in the Valley. He appears likely to head elsewhere ahead of 2022-23.
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If he does, the Suns will be tasked with replacing him. Meanwhile, Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner may be available. Could this front office see him as a suitable successor to Ayton?
If so, here are three trades that land Myles Turner on the Phoenix Suns.