This Blazers-Suns Trade Sends Damian Lillard To Phoenix

This Blazers-Suns Trade Features Damian Lillard
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Why The Phoenix Suns Do The Deal

Did you expect to see Deandre Ayton? 

Fair enough. He’d be a sensible target for the Blazers, and he seems unhappy in Phoenix. Ultimately, we decided we couldn’t include him in the deal. 

After all, the Suns are doing this deal to contend. Acquiring an aging Lillard only to lose their starting big man doesn’t make sense.

The idea for Phoenix here is to retain their Finals core while upgrading at the point guard spot. 

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By that logic, this deal makes more sense. Yes, it’s risky – if Lillard doesn’t put them over the top, the Suns just mortgaged their future to save a sink that’s still sinking. 

It might just be better than waving that white flag. 

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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