One NBA writer is proposing that the Phoenix Suns acquire Andrew Wiggins from the Golden State Warriors in a blockbuster trade. Lee Tran of Fadeaway World proposed the following trade between the Suns and Warriors:
Golden State Warriors Receive: Deandre Ayton
Phoenix Suns Receive: Andrew Wiggins, Kevon Looney, Moses Moody
“Overall, this trade gives the Phoenix Suns three quality players to round out their roster and add depth,” Tran wrote in his latest NBA trade column. “Though DeAndre Ayton is a good player, splitting him into multiple players to create a more balanced roster is more conducive to winning a championship than staying top-heavy. The Suns are an older roster, and depth is key to being able to withstand injuries to key players. This trade could be the move that vaults the Phoenix Suns over the opposition in the West, and though moving Ayton is a risk, in this case, it is absolutely warranted.”
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Andrew Wiggins, Golden State Warriors & Phoenix Suns Updates
Wiggins helped the Warriors win the 2022 NBA title over the Boston Celtics in six games. He signed a four-year, $109 million contract extension in October 2022. The one-time All-Star will make $24.3 million next season.
The 2014-15 NBA Rookie of the Year with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Wiggins appeared in 37 games for the Warriors last season. He averaged 17.1 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists while shooting 47.3% from the floor, 39.6% from beyond the arc and 61.1% from the free-throw line.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Andrew Wiggins, Golden State Warriors & Phoenix Suns Updates
The 28-year-old Wiggins has career NBA averages of 19.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists with the Timberwolves and Warriors. He could be a lethal fourth option on offense for the Suns behind Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal.
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