Phoenix Suns Receive: C Steven Adams, G Tyus Jones, 2024 First-Round Pick (GSW via MEM), 2025 First-Round Pick (Swap – MEM)
Memphis Grizzlies Receive: C Deandre Ayton
With that said, one could look at the Suns’ last couple of seasons and conclude that there’s little room for improvement.
After making the NBA Finals in 2020-21 and winning 64 games in 2021-22, Suns fans may be asking themselves a question: How did we get here?
Unfortunately, the Suns have been dealing with an imperfect storm off the court. Team owner Robert Sarver has been the subject of tremendous controversy this offseason.
Jae Crowder seems to have requested a trade. Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, Deandre Ayton doesn’t seem too pleased with the organization either.
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After all, this organization dragged its feet before finally offering Ayton a max extension on his rookie contract. In fact, if they hadn’t had a Pacers offer to match, who knows? These two sides may still be negotiating.
The Suns shouldn’t rush to shop Ayton. In fact, they can’t: having offered him that extension, he’s not eligible to be traded until January 15th. If this situation still appears to be toxic by then, is this a good deal for the Suns?
