How the Phoenix Suns can pull off a trade for a star

How the Suns can pull off a trade for a star

By Adam Maynes | Jan 5, 2018

PHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 13: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans watches from the bench during the first half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on February 13, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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DETROIT, MI – DECEMBER 26: Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Pacers looks to pass the ball during the third quarter of the game against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on December 26, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit defeated Indiana 107-83. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /

Victor Oladipo is probably totally untouchable. He’s having an incredible season, and nothing short of Devin Booker plus at least one first round pick would even get the Pacers’ management on the phone, something the Suns would never do.

Therefore they could look to acquire Domantas Sabonis to replace Alex Len. The problem is is that Sabonis is pretty much the same player as Len, so what’s really the upgrade? Could he ever be considered a “star”? Other than a few extra years under a rookie contract, probably not. He could potentially be acquired with a player like Josh Jackson in a one-for-one swap which the Suns would never do that, so, nope. Move on.

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