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Top-10 things to watch over the last ten games

By Adam Maynes

PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 2: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 2, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 2: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 2, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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PHOENIX, AZ – MARCH 05: Alan Williams #15 of the Phoenix Suns celebrates with Devin Booker #1 after scoring against the Boston Celtics during the second half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on March 5, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Celtics 109-106. 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 – MARCH 05: Alan Williams #15 of the Phoenix Suns celebrates with Devin Booker #1 after scoring against the Boston Celtics during the second half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on March 5, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Celtics 109-106. 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) /

Will Alan Williams play enough to prove he should return?

Alan Williams is back!

At least, he is expected  to be at some point.

So when he does get to play, how good will he be? After missing the vast majority of this season, getting to see Big Sauce on the court will be an exciting time for his fans and teammates alike.

Unfortunately there is no guarantee that Sauce will be back next season as his contract is not guaranteed. At $5M to return, Phoenix might actually need that cap space to help them acquire a star player in free agency or through trade (or a couple of them).

On that same token, if that $5M is picked up then it could actually be a decent trade piece in that trade for a star, provided that he plays enough this season to show that last season was not a fluke and thus maintain some trade value.

It will be fun to watch him play regardless, but his play will help to determine whether or not he returns next season, and whether or not he has any part in the team’s future.

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