This Suns-Thunder Trade Features Deandre Ayton

Deandre Ayton, Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns, NBA Trade Rumors
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Deandre Ayton, Phoenix Suns, NBA Trade Rumors
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Phoenix Suns Receive: G/F Luguentz Dort, G Josh Giddey, F David Nwaba, 2024 First-Round Pick (HOU via OKC) 
Oklahoma City Thunder Receive: C Deandre Ayton 

If you’re looking for an example of a team that accelerated its timeline, look no further than the Phoenix Suns. 

In 2019-20, the Suns were in the midst of another losing season. Near the end of the year, something happened. The Suns rattled off an 8-game winning streak. Suddenly, this was a team on the rise. 

Their front office decided to accelerate their timeline. They made a big trade for Chris Paul. With a Finals trip and a 64-win season to show for it, nobody could say it was the wrong decision. 

Unfortunately, it’s no longer paying dividends.

LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Deandre Ayton, Oklahoma City Thunder & Phoenix Suns Updates

At 21-22, the Suns’ contention window appears to be closed. This team may need to reset its timeline again. 

Does this deal help them do so? 

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James Piercey

James Piercey, a former writer for NBA Analysis Network, focused on constructing NBA trade ideas. He previously covered the Houston Rockets for SB Nation’s blog The Dream Shake, providing daily in-depth analyses of the team. His work also appeared in FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among other outlets.

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