Bogdan Bogdanovic is a potential trade target for the Suns, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, who reports that the Hawks swingman is among the players on Phoenix’s radar.
Bogdanovic could be part of the return if the Suns and Hawks were to make a deal involving forward Jae Crowder, who has reportedly drawn interest from Atlanta. John Collins has been mentioned as another possible target in a Crowder trade between the Suns and the Hawks, but there have been conflicting reports on whether Phoenix has real interest in Collins, due at least in part to his pricey long-term contract.
Collins is owed $23.5MM this season, with two guaranteed years beyond this one and a $26.58MM player option for 2025/26. Bogdanovic has an $18MM cap hit this season and an $18MM player option for 2023/24.
As O’Connor writes, Bogdanovic “checks a lot of boxes as a shooter, ball handler, and rock-solid defender.” However, he has yet to play at all this season after undergoing knee surgery in May, and it’s unclear when he’ll be ready to make his season debut.
This is the second time we’ve heard Bogdanovic linked to the Suns. Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports first brought up the possibility during the preseason, writing that front office personnel had speculated about the possibility of a Crowder/Landry Shamet package in exchange for Bogdanovic.
A source told Fischer at the time that Shamet wasn’t part of the Suns’ discussions with the Hawks, but Phoenix would have to add at least one player to Crowder ($10.18MM cap hit) in order to match salaries. Dario Saric ($9.24MM) and Torrey Craig ($5.12MM) are among the Suns’ other possible trade candidates, as O’Connor notes.
I watched Bogdan for a number of years in Utah. Loved his playing, but would not call him a “rock solid defender.” Just my opinion.
Wrong Bogdanovich
There are two Bogdanovic you need to get the correct player before you leave a comment
To be fair to Donald, most NBA fans don’t know that there are two Bogdanovics and therefore it gets confusing. We don’t need to chastise them for not knowing which Bogdanovic it was.
Literally all nba fans above the age of 16 should know who Bogdan Bogdanovic & Bojan Bogdanovic are. Not a whole lot of nba fans on this site tho. Which is weird since that’s pretty much all this site talks about
That and your favorite sit coms right?
I wouldnt really get the point of this considering Damion Lee has been really good for Phoenix, but also still dont get the whole Crowder situation still either, so I guess anything is possible at this point
Adding Craig to a Crowder deal would be even stranger to me, unless they get back a versatile strong defender at the 4/3 to replace them
The best way to tell them apart is one is always injured.
Jae Crowder would be a good addition to Atlanta but not at the expense of Bojan. Over the past couple seasons he’s arguably been there most important player besides Trae Young. Especially come playoffs he’s been huge for them. The seasons not won in December/January so I’d just keep meeting Bojan rest and recover for the playoffs take as much time as he needs. Atl have been alright so far without him.
If you want crowder and with all the Collins talk like I’ve said
John Collins and AJ Griffin for Jae Crowder, Cam Johnson and Landry Shamet.
Suns line up CP3 Booker Bridges Collins Ayton
With Cam Payne, Lee/Griffin, Craig, Saric and Landale/Biyambo the main bench contributors.
Hawks line up Trae Murray Hunter Johnson Capela
With Aaron Holiday/Shamet Bojan Justin Holiday/Jalen Jae Crowder and Onyeka the main bench guys.
On paper I think both teams would be better for it
Still don’t get why Suns want to move Crowder. We don’t know what really went down. To me he’s a solid piece. Especially while Johnson heals now, and develops. Gives them solid depth. With Saric coming back too. Last yr there was a blowup with Ayton. Now it’s Crowder. Not a good sign for a team with Title aspirations.
Saying that …
Bucks, Heat, Bulls, Hawks could all use him.
So could Cavs and Raps