Why The Phoenix Suns Do The Deal 

As mentioned, the Suns do this deal to replace Saric – albeit, doing so while he’s already on the roster is a cold move. 

So be it. This is the NBA – sometimes, a little coldness is necessary. Without an unquestionable top-5 superstar on this roster, the Suns need to make sure they’re as functional as possible. 

In part, that means making sure they’re versatile. If the Suns have championship ambitions in 2022-23, they’ll need to be able to run lineups with a stretch 5. If Saric is permanently compromised by his injury, he won’t be able to fulfil that role for them. 

If he isn’t? Perfect! The Suns have two stretch big men now. They can move one or the other before the deadline if they so choose. Morris is an insurance policy and a low-cost one at that. 

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To ensure that this team is perfectly crafted, he’s well worth the cost the Suns are paying here.