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Why the Suns need to trade for Jahlil Okafor As Soon As Possible

By Matt Litzenberg

Dec 23, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) and center Joel Embiid (21) against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns defeated the 76ers 123-116. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 23, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) and center Joel Embiid (21) against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns defeated the 76ers 123-116. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 23, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (center) passes the ball against Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (left) and guard Gerald Henderson in the fourth quarter at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns defeated the 76ers 123-116. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 23, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (center) passes the ball against Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (left) and guard Gerald Henderson in the fourth quarter at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns defeated the 76ers 123-116. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Reason #3: It wouldn’t take much to acquire Okafor

Okafor’s value has never been lower. Okafor’s value could even be lower than Brandon Knight’s at this point, which is amazing to say. The Suns could potentially give up as little as two second round picks or even Brandon Knight for on him. The Suns would be giving up very little to acquire a former top pick who has proven to many to be a good scorer in desperate need of a scenery change.

Now we can only hope that the Suns do the right thing and trade for Okafor instead of re-signing Alex Len. In my opinion, look for the Suns to make a big splash in the trade market this offseason. If I had my way, that big splash would come in the form of Jahlil Okafor.

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