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Ranking The Phoenix Suns’ Top 10 Free Agency Targets

By Gerald Bourguet

Nov 15, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) and Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) reach for a loose ball in the second quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 15, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) and Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) reach for a loose ball in the second quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 24, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Amir Johnson (15) dunks the ball as Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) and Wizards center Marcin Gortat (4) look on in the fourth quarter in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 106-99, and lead the series 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

7. Amir Johnson

A 6’9″ power forward, Amir Johnson will be hitting unrestricted free agency after he posted 9.3 points and 6.1 rebounds in 26.4 minutes per game for the Toronto Raptors. He also shot 57.4 percent from the field and made 41.6 percent of his three-point attempts (0.6 per game). Entering his 11th year in the league, this 28-year-old is not a good long-term fit for such a young team.

However, Johnson is a veteran and great team player who’d provide some of that locker room leadership the Suns are looking for. He’s an efficient scorer and after making $7 million this season, it’s unlikely the Raptors bring him back this summer. If other teams start making him offers, the Suns could and should be in the mix to bolster their frontcourt.

After Toronto’s season ended in a disappointing first round sweep, Johnson said he hoped everyone would be back for the 2015-16 season. But if general manager Masai Ujiri decides this team has reached its ceiling, the Suns should check in on Johnson to fill out the roster.

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