The trade deadline thread.2026

[Proximo]

I guess the Wizards didn't learn from the whole Bradley Beal thing. But I guess that's why they're the Wizards.

I don't know, this seems like a no brainer for the Wizards to me. He is big upgrade from McCollum just in watchability for the fans.

Yeah they aren't going to win any more games, but nothing could have helped that.

 

[Proximo]

Richards and Oneal for Portis?

Portis is quite old. Not the move I want to make.

I like the idea of going after Toppin a lot more.

 

[Proximo]

What if Jalen Green and Goodwin or Gillespie could be traded for Jaren Jackson. That is a trade you would have to do right?

I mean, it would balance out our roster, we aren't going to have playing time for all the guards we have. Combine that with the fact we probably can't afford to resign both Goodwin and Gillespie for next year.

Only bringing it up because I thought Ishbia's answer about Jalen Green being back before the trade deadline was strange, and the fact he was at the game in Memphis last night - and of course JJJ is a Michigan State guy.

 

[Suns_fan69]

Portis is quite old. Not the move I want to make.

I like the idea of going after Toppin a lot more.

Portis is 2 years younger than O'Neale (30 vs 32) with a similar length of contract remaining. Toppin is younger (27), but not sure either trade is really on the table.

 

[Suns_fan69]

What if Jalen Green and Goodwin or Gillespie could be traded for Jaren Jackson. That is a trade you would have to do right?

I mean, it would balance out our roster, we aren't going to have playing time for all the guards we have. Combine that with the fact we probably can't afford to resign both Goodwin and Gillespie for next year.

Only bringing it up because I thought Ishbia's answer about Jalen Green being back before the trade deadline was strange, and the fact he was at the game in Memphis last night - and of course JJJ is a Michigan State guy.

Ooh, that's a tough one. I think I would do it, personally, as a trade like that would certainly balance the guard heavy roster a bit. I don't see Memphis' side of this at all though. If they're trading JJJ I would expect they would want draft assets that Phoenix just doesn't have to make this enticing in an open market.

 

[Mainstreet]

What if Jalen Green and Goodwin or Gillespie could be traded for Jaren Jackson. That is a trade you would have to do right?

I mean, it would balance out our roster, we aren't going to have playing time for all the guards we have. Combine that with the fact we probably can't afford to resign both Goodwin and Gillespie for next year.

Only bringing it up because I thought Ishbia's answer about Jalen Green being back before the trade deadline was strange, and the fact he was at the game in Memphis last night - and of course JJJ is a Michigan State guy.

Ooh, that's a tough one. I think I would do it, personally, as a trade like that would certainly balance the guard heavy roster a bit. I don't see Memphis' side of this at all though. If they're trading JJJ I would expect they would want draft assets that Phoenix just doesn't have to make this enticing in an open market.

I'm open to trades but not just any old trade. Maybe I'm old fashion but I believe in loyalty. However, some players actually would like to be nearer the home for example. Hope the Suns have learned something about the Durant and Beal experiment.

 

[clyde2tw]

JJJ and Portis would be good pieces on the Suns, but no clue why the other team would want to trade them for the above mentioned proposals. RO and GA would be luxary not necessary pieces for them.

 

[Germz249]

It’s crazy… the 2019 draft was regarded as the most loaded draft in years with Ayton, Luka, Trae, JJJ, Duke guy (who’s name escapes me) and seven years later only ONE of those guys, JJJ, is still with their first team.

Wasn’t SGA and Mikal Bridges in that same draft..

 

[Cheesebeef]

Wasn’t SGA and Mikal Bridges in tgat sane draft..

Yup. Two more guys on different teams.

 

[Germz249]

I think so. He is essentially a bigger Royce with an "Almost-Brooks" attitude. Shoots just as well as Royce, has three or four inches and 20-ish pounds on Royce, rebounds better and has a nasty attitude. He'd give Suns a legitimate power forward (or even a small-ball Center) who can stretch the floor. I am a huge fan of Royce, going back to his Utah days, but Portis is one player I would trade him for and not think twice about it.

So basically what you’re telling me is if O’neal and Richards were combined into one person it would be Portis and we open up a roster spot..

 

[Dback Jon]

Wasn’t SGA and Mikal Bridges in that same draft..

Yes. We took Mikal one spot before SGA was drafted

 

[SactownSunsFan]

Nah. Not interested in Portis over what we have.

This would be a classic case of “if it ain’t broke, fix it until it is.”

We're the 7th seed. Despite over exceeding the season expectations, we're not a flawless team and upgrading talent in positions we're weak at while offloading in positions we're deep at would be a smart thing to do if the right trade presents itself.

 

[Mainstreet]

Wasn’t SGA and Mikal Bridges in that same draft..

Yup. Two more guys on different teams.

Yes. We took Mikal one spot before SGA was drafted

Word was McDonough had a trade worked on for the Shai pick. I understand he wanted to draft him.

 

[Mainstreet]

I was so worked up about the Suns getting Shai, people had to calm me down because I thought the Suns had traded for his rights.

Hadn't followed Bridges much in college but he was an excellent pick as well. Still I wanted Shai in that draft.

 

[elindholm]

What if Jalen Green and Goodwin or Gillespie could be traded for Jaren Jackson. That is a trade you would have to do right?

Yes.

Combine that with the fact we probably can't afford to resign both Goodwin and Gillespie for next year.

I haven't been impressed with Goodwin, but losing Gillespie would hurt. Even so, if the Suns could somehow get a big of Jackson's caliber (and age), they'd have to do it.

Only bringing it up because I thought Ishbia's answer about Jalen Green being back before the trade deadline was strange

There's no reason for the Suns to have any allegiance to Green. He has played a grand total of 30 minutes for them, and might be a potential core piece, but there's no evidence one way or another.

 

[elindholm]

Yup. Two more guys on different teams.

Is that unusual, though? Players change teams a lot, even good players. Cases where a player stays with a team for more than, say, six years are noteworthy because they are so rare.

 

[Superbone]

I haven't been impressed with Goodwin, but losing Gillespie would hurt.

How could you not be impressed with Goodwin? His defense, rebounding, and shooting have been nothing less than impressive.

 

[Carolinacacti]

What if Jalen Green and Goodwin or Gillespie could be traded for Jaren Jackson. That is a trade you would have to do right?

I mean, it would balance out our roster, we aren't going to have playing time for all the guards we have. Combine that with the fact we probably can't afford to resign both Goodwin and Gillespie for next year.

Only bringing it up because I thought Ishbia's answer about Jalen Green being back before the trade deadline was strange, and the fact he was at the game in Memphis last night - and of course JJJ is a Michigan State guy.

Or Booker for him

 

[Suns_fan69]

So basically what you’re telling me is if O’neal and Richards were combined into one person it would be Portis and we open up a roster spot..

And also get under the luxury tax to clear the repeater penalty.

 

[Germz249]

Word was McDonough had a trade worked on for the Shai pick. I understand he wanted to draft him.

So many talent we could have hit on.. hit on a decent player but traded him away.. I understood the Ayton pick.. he is trash but at the time it was what we needed to go with Book

 

[taz02]

We're the 7th seed. Despite over exceeding the season expectations, we're not a flawless team and upgrading talent in positions we're weak at while offloading in positions we're deep at would be a smart thing to do if the right trade presents itself.

Exactly...I wouldn't move a core player, unless an opportunity that couldn't be passed up presented itself but Richards and one of Oneal, Dunn, Goodwin or Allen for a starting PF and cap relief would be perfect.

 

[Adrian]

Suns issue decisive hands off for contender asking about Jalen Green

Not for sale.

valleyofthesuns.com

 

[Adrian]

Mat Ishbia confident in Suns ahead of NBA trade deadline

Suns owner Mat Ishbia is in no rush to make a big deal before the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline given Phoenix's 22-15 start to the season.

arizonasports.com

 

[Adrian]

Suns Owner Reveals Trade Deadline Plans

The Suns could end up standing pat ahead of the trade deadline for the first time under Mat Ishbia.

www.si.com

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

Suns Owner Reveals Trade Deadline Plans

The Suns could end up standing pat ahead of the trade deadline for the first time under Mat Ishbia.

www.si.com

this is the message you want to present whether you plan on trading anyone or not - you get better value when you're not publicly desperate