Phoenix Suns Receive: G/F Luguentz Dort, F/C Derrick Favors, G/F Ousmane Dieng, 2023 First-Round Pick (LAC via OKC), 2024 First-Round Pick (UTA via OKC), 2025 First-Round Pick (OKC), 2027 First-Round Pick (OKC)
Oklahoma City Thunder Receive: G Devin Booker
On the other hand, if you can’t envision a world where the Suns blow this core up soon, you haven’t been paying attention.
We won’t use this space to detail (soon-to-be former) team owner Robert Sarver’s laundry list of misconduct charges. Needless to say, they’re extensive. All told, knowing who they’ve been employed by can’t be good for this team’s morale.
Of course, that’s not the only negative energy making its way around the Valley. The Suns dragged their feet in offering Deandre Ayton a max rookie extension this summer.
In fact, they only bothered to do so once the Pacers offered him one. All told, Ayton doesn’t seem too happy with the organization.
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We’re not saying the Suns urgently need to make these types of moves. If they’re rolling to start 2022-23, all of that negativity could vanish. On the other hand, if the Suns get off to a slow start, don’t be surprised if they decide to blow up this core.
Is this the right way to go about it?
