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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BOSTON, MA – DECEMBER 2: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics handles the ball against Troy Daniels #30 of the Phoenix Suns on December 2, 2017 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) /

The Celtics are looking to add (and add big), so finding a trade with them that could bring the Suns a star will be almost impossible.

However, would Boston be willing to trade Marcus Smart for Tyler Ulis and Miami’s 2021 first round pick so that Phoenix could have the restricted free agent rights to Smart at the end of this season and lock him up long-term?

The trouble with this is that the Celtics are once again in first place in the Eastern Conference so trading Smart might shake things up a bit, in a negative way. However, if they find themselves in the Anthony Davis sweepstakes, then that additional first round pick might make the difference in pulling off a blockbuster trade or not.

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