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Phoenix Suns midseason grades

By Adam Maynes

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 3: The Phoenix Suns huddles before the game against the Denver Nuggets on January 3, 2018 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - JANUARY 3: The Phoenix Suns huddles before the game against the Denver Nuggets on January 3, 2018 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Isaiah Canaan

DALLAS, TX – DECEMBER 18: Isaiah Canaan #2 of the Phoenix Suns looks on during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on December 18, 2017 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. 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 Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX – DECEMBER 18: Isaiah Canaan #2 of the Phoenix Suns looks on during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on December 18, 2017 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. 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 Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Where did he  come from?

A career vagabond, Canaan came in and replaced a player who felt irreplaceable, Mike James.

Granted James was never a future point guard, but he had certainly earned an extension for the rest of the season following the expiration of his 2-way contract. Canaan, however, came in and immediately supplanted James in the rotation, the death knell of a point guard who was much more scorer than passer.

Canaan has been fantastic. A worthy backup to Ulis, his scoring has been a constant, plus his passing has expanded the offense of the reserves.

Midseason Grade: A

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