Suns trade Richards, Nigel-Davis to the Bucks

[Suns_fan69]

Wonder what the buyout market will look like. Certainly a few names have been mentioned already (Conley, etc), but none seem to be obvious targets for the Suns.

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

side note:

they have to be happy with how maluach is developing considering he's one injury away now

 

[Mainstreet]

side note:

they have to be happy with how maluach is developing considering he's one injury away now

I haven't seen much of an indicator, though. It may be more the Suns are content to roll with what they have.

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

I haven't seen much of an indicator, though. It may be more the Suns are content to roll with what they have.

he's doing better at staying within himself - committing less fouls - cleaner passes - but it's all about defense for ott

 

[Mainstreet]

he's doing better at staying within himself - committing less fouls - cleaner passes - but it's all about defense for ott

I hope the Suns can still add someone at the 4/5.

 

[SactownSunsFan]

I wish Nick luck in Chicago. Despite losing his starting role to eventually being completely out of the rotation, he kept it professional. I respect that.

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

I hope the Suns can still add someone at the 4/5.

and go back over the apron we just undered?

 

[Mainstreet]

and go back over the apron we just undered?

Salary has to be factored into any equation. The Suns will not go back into the luxury tax this season.

 

[Proximo]

side note:

they have to be happy with how maluach is developing considering he's one injury away now

Not really.

Truth is we can play small and probably would over playing Maluach because he is currently that bad.

 

[Proximo]

I hope the Suns can still add someone at the 4/5.

Not likely anyone that is good enough to get playing time.

I think the team we have been watching is the one we have for the rest of the year, plus hopefully some good Jalen Green minutes.

 

[Mainstreet]

Some unofficial numbers on the money the Suns saved, making the trade.

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[Superbone]

I hope the Suns can still add someone at the 4/5.

The question is who? It's got to be for cheap. And are there cheap PFs out there that can make a difference?

 

[Mainstreet]

Not likely anyone that is good enough to get playing time.

I think the team we have been watching is the one we have for the rest of the year, plus hopefully some good Jalen Green minutes.

A player like Chris Boucher would get playing time if bought out, but salary might be a hindrance.

 

[Adrian]

John Gambadoro
@Gambo987
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5m
Trading Nick Richards opens up the third string backup Center spot for Khaman Maluach. The Suns also by getting under the first apron and tax and with one roster spot available can now sign anyone in regard to salary in the buyout market. In the past they were limited in which players they could target in the buyout market now that restriction is lifted.

 

[Mainstreet]

The Suns were given As and Bs on the trade from the grades I have seen.

Analysts grade 3-team trade involving Suns - Arizona Sports

After acquiring Cole Anthony from the Bucks in a three-team trade, analysts around the NBA give their thoughts on how the Suns fared in the trade.

arizonasports.com

 

[Chaplin]

John Gambadoro
@Gambo987
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5m
Trading Nick Richards opens up the third string backup Center spot for Khaman Maluach. The Suns also by getting under the first apron and tax and with one roster spot available can now sign anyone in regard to salary in the buyout market. In the past they were limited in which players they could target in the buyout market now that restriction is lifted.

Feels like the difference between where we are today and where we were at this time just a year ago is unprecedented. We had the highest payroll in the entire league just 12 months ago!

 

[Germz249]

That was the best I can do guys.. I was able to swing NHD and Richards for SGA but the league denied it..

Gambo said Cole Anthony will go and we keep Coffee.. I hope we can find a PF in the buyout market.

 

[Chaplin]

Fun fact: Amir Coffey had his best game of the SEASON yesterday against New Orleans with 16 points, 5 rebounds in 25 minutes. Shot 2/3 from 3 as well.

He's also 6'7", 210. That's an inch taller than Royce.

 

[Raindog]

I didn't really expect the Suns to do anything of consequence... so I guess you can't say I was disappointed.

 

[Dback Jon]

I didn't really expect the Suns to do anything of consequence... so I guess you can't say I was disappointed.

But they did - getting under the Luxury Tax is huge for the future

 

[Mainstreet]

That was the best I can do guys.. I was able to swing NHD and Richards for SGA but the league denied it..

Gambo said Cole Anthony will go and we keep Coffee.. I hope we can find a PF in the buyout market.

You know how I wanted Shai... no more waffles for you.

 

[hcsilla]

That was a good trade. I was never a big fan of Anthony Cole but he can hardly contribute less than Richards and if he has a good day, he can offer some spark from the bench, although he will have a tough time to steal playing time from Goodwin and Bouyea.

Coffee was not a bad backup/3rd string wingman in LA.

 

[Germz249]

You know how I wanted Shai... no more waffles for you.

On a serious note..

Just my opinion.. I thought we didn’t win this trade. It was nice to get under the tax but I wish we got back draft picks.

I know NHD and Richards was out of the rotation. I know they are not guys who will get us a star in return but I feel the Bucks will get more out of NHD and Richards versus us getting anything out of Cole and Coffee..

I guess I want my cake and to eat it..

Why have cake and not eat it?

 

[Mainstreet]

That was a good trade. I was never a big fan of Anthony Cole but he can hardly contribute less than Richards and if he has a good day, he can offer some spark from the bench, although he will have a tough time to steal playing time from Goodwin and Bouyea.

Coffee was not a bad backup/3rd string wingman in LA.

IIRC, he played well for the Clippers so he might surprise.

 

[Mainstreet]

On a serious note..

Just my opinion.. I thought we didn’t win this trade. It was nice to get under the tax but I wish we got back draft picks.

I know NHD and Richards was out of the rotation. I know they are not guys who will get us a star in return but I feel the Bucks will get more out of NHD and Richards versus us getting anything out of Cole and Coffee..

I guess I want my cake and to eat it..

I always want more but it's probably the best trade out there that solved the luxury tax issue and added quality depth, even if it is at guard/forward position.