Nobody’s knows but it’s fun to speculate. (Phoenix Suns Rumors). 2026

[Proximo]

Good lord they have even more than I realized. They’re just going to take someone or two and trade the rest into the future. They’re going to have two picks per year for like a decade more.

Yeah, between them and San Antonio, it really doesn't seem like a good idea for anybody else to go "ALL IN". Seems to me they will own at least the next 5 years.

 

[Mainstreet]

Goran Dragic was not a star.

Good scouting can find you solid role players in the second round, but stars almost never.

I consider Goran Dragic a star. Of course Nikola Jokic was a 2nd round pick as well.

 

[Proximo]

Yeah, and the NBA is trying to even out the tanking.

Suns fans might have to reluctantly accept being good and getting lucky, like finding a player who is a hidden gem, is the most likely path forward.

Yeah, so in other words we need to practically win the lottery, with slightly better odds.

I don't want to trade for Giannis even if he wants to force his way here. We still won't be a contender and we will have shipped out what little young talent we have to get him.

I would rather develop our young guys and hope for the best, even though I pretty much know that would still mean 2nd round elim is best case. I just don't see anyone competing with OKC and San Antonio for years.

 

[Proximo]

I consider Goran Dragic a star. Of course Nikola Jokic was a 2nd round pick as well.

Stars make more than 1 all star game. He just wasn't one.

 

[Bada0Bing]

Yeah the paul george trade was insane. They got him for peanuts from the pacers and turned him into SGA and something like 5 1st rounders, which were all valuable. Then they just kept swapping for future picks while taking on bad contracts. Great way to do it if you're patient.

 

[Mainstreet]

Yeah the paul george trade was insane. They got him for peanuts from the pacers and turned him into SGA and something like 5 1st rounders, which were all valuable. Then they just kept swapping for future picks while taking on bad contracts. Great way to do it if you're patient.

The Nets have tried to do something similar. They traded Mikal Bridges to the Knicks for 4-5 first round picks.

 

[Hoop Head]

Yeah the paul george trade was insane. They got him for peanuts from the pacers and turned him into SGA and something like 5 1st rounders, which were all valuable. Then they just kept swapping for future picks while taking on bad contracts. Great way to do it if you're patient.

They paid a fair price for PG13. Oladipo was on the verge of being an All-star, and did in Indiana, plus Sabonis was also an All-star in Indiana. OKC got a good deal because PG said he was leaving as a free agent at the end of the season.

 

[Sparky16]

I'm not locked onto Booker per se either but looking at the system as a whole.

I think there will be something akin to a two-star systems for most teams in the NBA. And of course there are borderline players and players on their way up and on their way down. OKC might be okay with three stars with quality role players around them. They are blessed to have three young stars, all at one time.

IMO, the Suns had something close to what you mention, the incredible depth part, when they made their Finals and 64 season runs.

I thought Book was way over paid at 40M+ his contract is just plain stupid. if he can work in a deal for someone like the Greek Freak then do it. Book is no "center piece" for a contender. Chris Paul made him for a couple of years

 

[Bada0Bing]

They paid a fair price for PG13. Oladipo was on the verge of being an All-star, and did in Indiana, plus Sabonis was also an All-star in Indiana. OKC got a good deal because PG said he was leaving as a free agent at the end of the season.

Yeah I guess I shouldn't have used the word "peanuts". The Thunder weren't going anywhere with those 2 guys though.

 

[Mainstreet]

I thought Book was way over paid at 40M+ his contract is just plain stupid. if he can work in a deal for someone like the Greek Freak then do it. Book is no "center piece" for a contender. Chris Paul made him for a couple of years

Devin Booker is being paid appropriately as determined by the market.

If he could hypothetically be traded for Giannis, that would only prove his value.

Maybe thinking of Booker as a key pillar holding up the ceiling, is a better way to think about it. He is the reason the now retired Chris Paul came here.

 

[Adrian]

PHNX Suns

@PHNX_Suns
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Harrison Barnes & Dean Wade are two free agents linked to the Suns this summer, per @BrettSiegelNBA.

 

[elindholm]

PHNX Suns
@PHNX_Suns
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32m


Harrison Barnes & Dean Wade are two free agents linked to the Suns this summer, per @BrettSiegelNBA.

That Harrison Barnes? Why? He brings only a little to the table and is about to turn 34 years old. He's a power forward who doesn't rebound, doesn't get to the line, doesn't protect the rim, and is a below-average defender. The only thing he's good at is staying healthy.

 

[Superbone]

That Harrison Barnes? Why? He brings only a little to the table and is about to turn 34 years old. He's a power forward who doesn't rebound, doesn't get to the line, doesn't protect the rim, and is a below-average defender. The only thing he's good at is staying healthy.

You sold me right at the end there.

 

[Hoop Head]

Barnes is good enough to start for San Antonio the last 2 years. I'd take him if we can afford him. The days of glass cleaning PF's are over. In the top 20 for rebounds a game there's 4 PF's, Evan Mobley and Chet are 2 of those 4 and split their time at C. Jalen Johnson is the 3rd from Atlanta aand Paolo Banchero in Orlando are the only real PF's. There's 8 guys who average double digits in the entire league, Jalen is the only PF. I think some expectations need to be adjusted. Rebounding isn't limited to the frontcourt any more.

 

[Mainstreet]

Time for Precious Achiuwa to come to Phoenix.

 

[Superbone]

Time for Precious Achiuwa to come to Phoenix.

Huh. Never knew you liked him.

 

[Mainstreet]

Huh. Never knew you liked him.

I've been thinking about making up a list of free agent forward/centers I like for the Suns.

There are a number of them, however, all the likely available players is not clear yet. Dean Wade is a name I hear about quite often.

 

[Hoop Head]

I've been thinking about making up a list of free agent forward/centers I like for the Suns.

There are a number of them, however, all the likely available players is not clear yet. Dean Wade is a name I hear about quite often.

John Collins, Harrison Barnes, Dean Wade, and Precious are names on my wish list. Probably that order also.

 

[Mainstreet]

John Collins, Harrison Barnes, Dean Wade, and Precious are names on my wish list. Probably that order also.

I like three out of the four. My hesitation on Barnes, is he will be 34 when the next season starts and is not much of a rebounder.

 

[Hoop Head]

I like three out of the four. My hesitation on Barnes, is he will be 34 when the next season starts and is not much of a rebounder.

Barnes is a stop gap but if Fleming continues to advance then that is fine. He's still producing currently, which is what is most important.

 

[Mainstreet]

Barnes is a stop gap but if Fleming continues to advance then that is fine. He's still producing currently, which is what is most important.

You know me. I like to triple down on every position and want versatility to boot. The NBA is such a grind.

 

[Hoop Head]

You know me. I like to triple down on every position and want versatility to boot. The NBA is such a grind.

He's definitely a good vet for Fleming to learn from. It's impressive how he's been able to consistently contribute despite never being a focal point. He was #3rd or #4th option in Golden State, Dallas, Sacramento, and San Antonio without ever being cancerous. Physically he's not much different than Fleming or Dunn so slotting him in as a forward should work.

 

[Mainstreet]

He's definitely a good vet for Fleming to learn from. It's impressive how he's been able to consistently contribute despite never being a focal point. He was #3rd or #4th option in Golden State, Dallas, Sacramento, and San Antonio without ever being cancerous. Physically he's not much different than Fleming or Dunn so slotting him in as a forward should work.

I want a player built like Jahidi White. LMAO

https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Jahidi-White/Summary/860

 

[hcsilla]

Barnes is good enough to start for San Antonio the last 2 years. I'd take him if we can afford him. The days of glass cleaning PF's are over. In the top 20 for rebounds a game there's 4 PF's, Evan Mobley and Chet are 2 of those 4 and split their time at C. Jalen Johnson is the 3rd from Atlanta aand Paolo Banchero in Orlando are the only real PF's.

Yes, and not even them are real PF's since both are quite perimeter-oriented and probably closer to a combo F than a true PF.

 

[Bada0Bing]

I want a player built like Jahidi White. LMAO

https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Jahidi-White/Summary/860

Ha! How did he pop up on your radar?