How This Trade Impacts Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are in an interesting position. They are atop Kevin Durant’s wish list when it comes to preferred trade destinations, so that is where they are going to give all of their focus. However, they need to continue bolstering their trade package.
They reportedly offered Deandre Ayton in a sign-and-trade, Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson and first-round picks in exchange for Durant. Brooklyn said that wasn’t enough, so they are back to the drawing board.
Phoenix could look to get another team involved to help make up the difference in what they have to offer and what the Nets are looking for. That is why they would consider this deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, as it provides them with more ammunition in a trade.
Talen Horton-Tucker is only 21 years old and possesses a lot of potential. He can be a multi-positional defender with his length and has shown some playmaking ability as well. His 3-point shooting leaves something to be desired, but it is still early enough in his career that he can turn that around.
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The 2026 first-round pick is what the Suns would have a real interest in. They could immediately include that in the trade package for Durant as another sweetener, sending four of their own in addition to that one. A Lakers pick that far down the road could have a ton of value seeing how cloudy their future is.
