Who Could we Send to the Suns?

[Sexual Favors]

Suns are willing to trade any one of their 2014 picks for impact players.

https://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2013/12/13/suns-looking-to-trade-picks-in-2014-draft/

I know the Suns like Gordon a lot, but I would hate to see him go. Would the trade be worth it though? If it was Hayward, It would have to be for their own pick, but that same pick would less valuable because Hayward would make them better. On the flipside, losing Hayward would make us a lot worse and ensure the tank. I say no, we don't do it. Hayward is RFA, and we have the money for at least the next couple of years. No way he is getting maxed with his inconsistent start to the season.

Next option would be Marvin Williams. He fits nicely on our team as a stretch 4, but is also standing in the way of Kanter's development as such. He is an expiring contract --which has to be intriguing to the Suns if they are wanting to preserve cap space. He makes an impact, but is not an all star. They have Frye as a big who can stretch it, but they aren't exactly elite when it comes to knocking down 3's --I could see them wanting him. He is still relatively young. Maybe he could net us their Minnesota pick? Losing him would make us worse, increasing the value of our own pick, as well as making a nice draft pick cocktail w/ GSW pick.

Any other ideas?

Since they want an impact player for this season, I don't see them wanting any projects with high upside like Kanter/Burks.

 

[fishonjazz]

Suns are willing to trade any one of their 2014 picks for impact players.

https://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2013/12/13/suns-looking-to-trade-picks-in-2014-draft/

I know the Suns like Gordon a lot, but I would hate to see him go. Would the trade be worth it though? If it was Hayward, It would have to be for their own pick, but that same pick would less valuable because Hayward would make them better. On the flipside, losing Hayward would make us a lot worse and ensure the tank. I say no, we don't do it. Hayward is RFA, and we have the money for at least the next couple of years. No way he is getting maxed with his inconsistent start to the season.

Next option would be Marvin Williams. He fits nicely on our team as a stretch 4, but is also standing in the way of Kanter's development as such. He is an expiring contract --which has to be intriguing to the Suns if they are wanting to preserve cap space. He makes an impact, but is not an all star. They have Frye as a big who can stretch it, but they aren't exactly elite when it comes to knocking down 3's --I could see them wanting him. He is still relatively young. Maybe he could net us their Minnesota pick? Losing him would make us worse, increasing the value of our own pick, as well as making a nice draft pick cocktail w/ GSW pick.

Any other ideas?

Since they want an impact player for this season, I don't see them wanting any projects with high upside like Kanter/Burks.

I would do both trades that you presented.

I think pheonix would think about the hayward trade but ultimately say no.

I don't think they would do the marvin trade.

 

[gomretat]

I seriously doubt any potential lottery team will consider Marvin for next years draft pick. I think Phoenix would laugh at the offer.

 

[Hotdog]

Ya Im not too high on giving up on Gordon. I think only a top6 pick could get me considering it. I dont think two non top6 picks would be worth it either. He is pretty good.

I cant see anything else that they would want. (other than Favors) Not trading him either unless its top2, Maybe top3

 

[slc]

Would anyone trade Kanter to Suns?
He seems like odd man out right now.
Would Suns even want him?
What is he worth?

 

[fishonjazz]

Would anyone trade Kanter to Suns?
He seems like odd man out right now.
Would Suns even want him?
What is he worth?

Good questions.

I wish we were starting him and playing him 30 plus minutes per game so we would have a better idea how good he is and what he is worth.

Missing out on a perfect opportunity to evaluate players while maybe pick up some more losses (and better draft pick)