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Eastern Conference Trade Scenarios for Suns

By Khaleel Abdullah

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 19: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns reacts to a play against the Denver Nuggets on January 19, 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 Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - JANUARY 19: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns reacts to a play against the Denver Nuggets on January 19, 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 Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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DETROIT, MI – NOVEMBER 29: Andre Drummond #0 of the Detroit Pistons looks to drive the ball as Greg Monroe #14 of the Phoenix Suns defends during the second quarter of the game at Little Caesars Arena on November 29, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit defeated Phoenix 131-107. 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)
DETROIT, MI – NOVEMBER 29: Andre Drummond #0 of the Detroit Pistons looks to drive the ball as Greg Monroe #14 of the Phoenix Suns defends during the second quarter of the game at Little Caesars Arena on November 29, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit defeated Phoenix 131-107. 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) /

SMALL – Tyler Ulis and a 2018 2nd round pick (via Toronto) for Ish Smith

The need for another point guard is real and Ish is a friendly face (see 2013-14 Suns). He isn’t much of a 3 point shooter but neither is Ulis. However, he’s making 47% of his field goals and 71% of his free throws this season as well as 5.2 assists when he starts. So he is an efficient offensive player and he tries on defense. This saves 5M this year and 5M next year for Detroit, gives them a young play making PG and a 2nd round pick.

BIG – Jared Dudley, Marquese Chriss, Alex Len and 2 1st round picks (2018 and 2019 via Miami) for Andre Drummond

Andre Drummond to Phoenix would be a big win for Phoenix. With the players they have brought in skill wise and mentality wise, AD would be a perfect fit. He also would protect the rim which is a big need for the Suns defensive improvement. I seriously doubt after acquiring Blake Griffin that he is available but Chriss would be a good backup for Blake Griffin that can step in when he gets hurt. Alex Len in a starting role can be a very solid center who has the potential to put up numbers close to Drummond. Detroit would also get two 1st round picks. That has to at least make them blink.

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