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How the Suns can pull off a trade for a star

By Adam Maynes

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)
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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PHOENIX, AZ – NOVEMBER 13: Julius Randle #30 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes to the basket against the Phoenix Suns on November 13, 2017 at Talking Stick Resort Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ – NOVEMBER 13: Julius Randle #30 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes to the basket against the Phoenix Suns on November 13, 2017 at Talking Stick Resort Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) /

There are several names on the Los Angeles Lakers’ roster that Suns fans would love to get their hands one. Kyle Kuzma for one, the 2017 second round pick who is a legitimate contender for the rookie of the year award this season.

However, unless the Lake Show are getting their hands on a star player themselves, odds are he’s not going anywhere.

Julius Randle and Brandon Ingram each might become available this season, Randle who will become a restricted free agent, and Ingram who is still in his second year.

Randal can potentially be had for cheap, potentially a one-for-one with Chriss, or even for a top-59 protected second round pick with the paired acquisition of Luol Deng.

The same may be said for Ingram, although there are two issues with that: Ingram would be interesting but would his offensive-centric style clash with Devin Booker at all? And also, a one-for-one trade would likely have to center around T.J. Warren or Josh Jackson.

Again, the trade could potentially be less (a lot less) from the Suns’ perspective if they take on Luol Deng’s contract, although there is no doubt that Phoenix would never acquire Deng, unless they are offered something a crazy package they cannot refuse since making any trade that takes on Deng and hampers their cap room progress for several years.

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