Why The Phoenix Suns Do The Deal
More than anything, the Suns need depth.
Granted, Bamba may not meet their requirements. He fell out of the Lakers’ rotation in 2022-23. Bamba still has upside, but he’s struggled to make an imprint in his NBA career so far.
At the same time, that only speaks to how badly the Suns need depth. Moreover, they may trade Deandre Ayton. If so, Bamba would fill in as the nominal starter.
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If not, having a backup who can space the floor would be beneficial. Anyway, we’ve spent too much time on Bamba. Beasley is the main acquisition here. Adding a movement shooter like him should give the Suns a more dynamic offense next season.
Hopefully, he can make friendships with the key players on this roster.