The Suns are ready to fully commit to rebuilding after firing coach Earl Watson and that includes trying to obtain the Nets’ unprotected first-rounder that currently belongs to Cleveland, writes Sam Amico of AmicoHoops.
Phoenix plans to explore trades involving veterans Eric Bledsoe and Tyson Chandler, among others, Amico adds. The organization sees Devin Booker, Josh Jackson and T.J. Warren as the building blocks for its future and would like to add other young talent to the mix.
Brooklyn’s pick has been seen as one of the league’s most valuable trade assets for several years. The Celtics obtained it in a 2013 trade involving Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett and shipped it to the Cavaliers in the offseason deal for Kyrie Irving.
Cleveland hasn’t committed to keeping the pick, but a source tells Amico the asking price will be extremely high and that Bledsoe and another player probably won’t be enough. The Cavs had offseason discussions with the Suns about obtaining Bledsoe in exchange for Irving and could use help at point guard with Isaiah Thomas expected to be sidelined until January.
Denver for Mudiay&Faried ?
That’s what I was thinking too. It’s the most likely scenario. The Suns aren’t getting the Brooklyn pick unless they throw in Jackson or Booker which obviously isn’t happening
If Suns didn’t are having a youth movement and tanking a lot, neither Faried or Suns want him in Phoenix.
Trade Bledsoe Chandler and Dudley To Pelicans For Holiday and Hill
That does nothing for either side. Phoenix acquires a big salary, oft-injured player. The talent difference between Bledsoe and Holliday is minimal at best and the difference in their salaries (which could’ve been an appealing factor) goes out the window with Chandler’s inclusion (besides the fact that New Orleans definitely doesn’t need Chandler).
That Brooklyn pick is going from Cleveland to New Orleans for DeMarcus Cousins.
Lol no
Why the hell would Cleveland do that for half a year of cousins and an even bigger tax
Definitely not giving up that pick for boogie! I would give up that pick and anybody not named LJ for AD! Get it done Koby.
Phx wants a high 2018 pick… well they’re on their way to getting one.