Philadelphia 76ers
Phoenix Suns Receive: F Georges Niang, F Furkan Korkmaz, 2023 Second-Round Pick (PHI), 2024 Second-Round Pick (PHI)
Philadelphia 76ers Receive: F Jae Crowder
The Philadelphia 76ers are all-in on competing for a championship. If they feel that acquiring Jae Crowder ahead of the 2022-23 season increases their chances, it’s a move worth considering.
Crowder would add even more wing depth to a 76ers team that may not be able to rely on Matisse Thybulle in key moments due to his lack of reliable shooting ability. Crowder would present a wing that can play multiple positions, defend, and actually knock down jumpers.
Niang would be an underrated addition for the Suns in this trade scenario. If Phoenix wants a corner sharpshooter and general spot-up specialist, he’s the one to pursue. He shot 40.3 percent from 3-point range and is generally one of the more efficient jump shooters around.
The Suns could fully embrace Cam Johnson as the long-term starter at the four while adding a highly regarded locker room leader in Niang that can fill the backup four role as he’s shown capable of doing with the Utah Jazz and Philadelphia 76ers.
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Furkan Korkmaz is coming off a down year, shooting just 28.9 percent from 3-point range after shooting a combined 39.0 percent over his previous two seasons. The Suns could take a chance that he is due for a bounce-back season in a change of scenery.
