NBA Trade Window: 3 players the Phoenix Suns could trade for this month

Modified Nov 08, 2022 11:44 GMT

It is not an understatement to say that the Phoenix Suns have been one of the least competitive NBA teams over the last decade. The franchise has not reached the postseason since 2010, and the Suns have failed to crack 25 wins in each of the last three seasons. During the 2017/18 season, the Suns finished with an abysmal record of 21-61, and the team has once again struggled this season, as the Suns have made a disastrous 9-32 start to the 18/19 campaign.

Nevertheless, there are signs for optimism in Phoenix, as the team's number one draft pick, Deandre Ayton, looks set to be a future star. In addition to this, the Suns also convinced Devin Booker to sign a new five-year, $158 million maximum contract with the franchise, and the Sun's most exciting young players are now committed to the team for the foreseeable future.

Despite the signs of a bright future, the team evidently needs more help if they are to compete for a postseason appearance in the next few years, so here we will look at three players that the Suns should make a trade for this month.

#3 Josh Hart

The Phoenix Suns wanted to take Josh Hart as part of a potential trade with the Los Angles Lakers for Trevor Ariza. Despite this, the Lakers refused to deal Hart after deciding that they would not give up the 23-year-old for a player that is 10 years older, and Hart has remained on the Lakers roster.

Nevertheless, the Suns clearly want to add a capable two-way player to their starting five, and now that Ariza has moved to the Wizards, the Suns may once again look to explore a deal for Hart in 2019. The 23-year-old's future in LA remains in doubt and the Suns will look to acquire the guard if the Lakers make a major move this month.

#2 Terry Rozier

While Devin Booker is able to play point guard, his playmaking ability does not match his scoring tendency. Due to this, the Suns will be looking to sign a young point guard that can grow alongside their promising duo of Booker and Deandre Ayton, and a move for Terry Rozier would make sense.

Rozier is still just 24 years old and the Celtics man has already demonstrated his ability to contribute as both a starter and from the bench. Last season during the playoffs, Rozier started in the absence of Kyrie Irving, and the guard went on to average 16.5 points, 5.7 assists, and 5.4 rebounds as the Celtics came within a game of reaching the NBA Finals.

Despite his 2018 playoff performances, Rozier has been relegated to the bench since Kyrie Irving's return from injury, and in 38 games for the Celtics this season, he has averaged 8.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists. The Celtics are reportedly looking to trade their backup guard, and Rozier would instantly make the Suns a better team.

#1 D'Angelo Russell

After a somewhat underwhelming first season with the Brooklyn Nets, D'Angelo Russell has been incredible so far this season. Russell has been instrumental to the Nets recent winning form, and the team would undoubtedly be out of the playoff places without his contribution.

The young guard has spearheaded the Nets playoff push, which has taken the team to the seventh spot in the East standings. Russell has also shown improvement on both ends of the court this season, and the 22-year-old is currently averaging 18.4 points, 6.0 assists, and 3.8 rebounds per game.

Despite his impressive performances, Russell continues to be linked with a move away from the Nets, as the team is reportedly looking to make a big splash in the 2019 free agent market. Due to this, the Suns may be able to get the Nets man in return for relatively little in return, and based on his form this season, Russell could significantly improve the Suns on both ends of the court.