NBA Trade Rumors: 3 point guards Phoenix Suns could target

There is no doubting that the Phoenix Suns are currently amidst a multi-year rebuild. The team has failed to reach the postseason since 2010, and during the last three seasons, the Suns have failed to record more than 25 wins.

The 2017/18 season was another disappointment, as the Phoenix team finished with a 21-61 record, although the team's disastrous season resulted in the Suns being awarded the top overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft. The Suns used the pick on 20-year-old DeAndre Ayton, who has performed well in his rookie season and looks likely to be named in the 2019 NBA All-Rookie First Team.

Nevertheless, despite the exciting combination of Devin Booker and Ayton, the Suns have once again performed poorly on the court, and the team has made a 9-27 start to the season, which is the second worst in the NBA. The Suns are also in desperate need of a new point guard, and here we will look at three players that the team should target.

#3 Frank Ntilikina

When Frank Ntilikina was selected by the Knicks with the eighth overall pick during the 2017 draft, the franchise hoped that Ntilikina would soon become their starting point guard. Despite this, Ntilikina started just 9 times in his rookie season, averaging 5.9 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 2.6 assists-per-game.

Ntilikina has had an increased role during the 2018/19 season, as the 20-year-old has made 14 starts for the Knicks, although he is still averaging just 22 minutes-per-game. The French point guard is still a raw talent, however, since the Phoenix Suns are not currently competing, they can afford to give the youngster time to develop.

The New York Knicks have also preferred both Emmanuel Mudiay and Trey Burke to their 2017 draft pick, and with the team looking to acquire Kevin Durant this summer, Ntilikina may be available for trade.

#2 Lonzo Ball

The Phoenix Suns will have a very difficult task to acquire Lonzo Ball, although this doesn't mean that they won't try. The struggling franchise reportedly attempted to get the Lakers guard when the Los Angeles team announced their interest in Trevor Ariza, although Magic Johnson was ultimately unwilling to trade a 21-year-old guard for a 33-year-old signed to just a one year deal.

There is little doubt that Ball would be able to play alongside fellow guard, Devin Booker, and having the young trio of Ball, Booker, and DeAndre Ayton would be incredibly exciting for the Suns franchise. In 36 games this season, Ball has averaged 9.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists, while shooting 32 percent from three-point range.

Ultimately, Ball would be a great fit for the Phoenix Suns, although any move depends on Anthony Davis heading to the Lakers, and the Suns' ability to enter the trade as a third team.

#1 Terry Rozier

There is little doubt that Terry Rozier is currently the best point guard around the league that is seemingly available for trade. The 24-year-old has proved his ability to contribute from both the bench and as a starter, and the Celtics are in a position where they need to thin their roster.

During the 2018/19 season, Rozier has played 34 games for the Celtics, averaging 8.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.6 assists, although the point guard has started just two of those games.

During the 2018 playoffs, Rozier demonstrated his potential to have a much bigger impact, as he averaged 16.5 points, 5.7 assists, and 5.4 rebounds per contest. There is no doubting that the Celtics would like to keep their backup point guard, although Rozier has previously expressed his disappointment with his lack of minutes, and the Celtics will be forced to deal the guard due to his expiring contract.

Edited by Shambhu Ajith