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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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MEMPHIS, TN – FEBRUARY 28: Mike Conley #11 of the Memphis Grizzlies drives to the basket against the Phoenix Suns during the game on February 28, 2017 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN – FEBRUARY 28: Mike Conley #11 of the Memphis Grizzlies drives to the basket against the Phoenix Suns during the game on February 28, 2017 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /

There is a reason that the Memphis Grizzlies are currently vying for the worst record in the league along with the Phoenix Suns: They too don’t have enough stars.

Sure, they have Mike Conley and Marc Gasol, but are either of them “stars” at this point in their careers? They’re both good, don’t get me wrong. But you wouldn’t consider rebuilding a team around them. They are best suited to be on a veteran roster already competing for a title, not on one attempting to rebuild. Even if they landed the first overall pick this season and drafted a star, by the time that player was ready to lead the team into the playoffs, it’ll be time to reset the roster anyway.

I expect both Conley and Gasol to eventually be traded, if not this season, then next. But neither to the Phoenix Suns. They would both be upgrades at this moment, but neither would be a part of the Suns’ core for very long, they would cost way  too much to acquire, and each would cost way too much financially to keep around.

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