The Suns’ Strategic Plan: Three Key Changes to Save the Season and in Phoenix…
The Dec. 15 deadline has now arrived for NBA free agents recently signed in the offseason to become trade eligible, and the Phoenix Suns have seen six of their own players now given the green light to be sent elsewhere.
Of course, this doesn’t mean the Suns will make any deals immediately, though Phoenix has been somewhat relevant in the trade rumor mill thanks to reported interest from Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler.
What ultimately comes from that – or other possible scenarios – remains to be seen, though these Suns can now be sent packing in a deal if the organization so chooses:
Tyus Jones
Jones – one of three Suns to have played every game – has been a massive revelation for Phoenix in terms of setting up the offense and limiting turnovers. It’s very tough to believe the Suns would even entertain dealing him.
Morris, to lesser extents, has made a similar impact off Phoenix’s bench with the second unit at point guard. There were questions about the Suns’ depth behind their starters, and he’s given that unit stability.
Royce O’Neale
O’Neale was actually acquired via trade last season but was set to hit free agency before the Suns brought him back. He’s emerged into the three-and-d player Phoenix hoped he would be shooting a strong 45.6% from downtown this season, and it’s unlikely the Suns would deal him unless a unique opportunity arrives.
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