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Phoenix Suns 2018 offseason plans Part 3: Free Agency

By Adam Maynes

MILWAUKEE, WI - MARCH 30: Jabari Parker #12 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots a three pointer during the third quarter against the Phoenix Suns during the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center on March 30, 2016 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI - MARCH 30: Jabari Parker #12 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots a three pointer during the third quarter against the Phoenix Suns during the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center on March 30, 2016 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Mike McGinnis/Getty Images) /
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ORLANDO, FL – MARCH 24: Aaron Gordon #00 of the Orlando Magic grabs the rebound against the Phoenix Suns on March 24, 2018 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. 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 Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL – MARCH 24: Aaron Gordon #00 of the Orlando Magic grabs the rebound against the Phoenix Suns on March 24, 2018 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. 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 Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) /

 Aaron Gordon

There are a number of power forwards who are potentially acquirable in free agency this summer, although the big names are restricted free agents and come with the caveat that they might need to be signed-and-traded to be had.

That being said, any one of Jabari Parker, Aaron Gordon, and Julius Randle would be significant improvements at power forward over what the team has right now and each would make a significant impact on the team’s ability to win immediately.

Of those three, my personal preference is Aaron Gordon as his athleticism and developing 3-point shot makes him a younger Blake Griffin, someone I believed that the Suns should have targeted last season (and did, to a degree). Gordon would step in as the team’s second 20-point scorer and at 23 would be a piece of the future core for a long time.

Gordon though is almost certainly going to have any restricted contract offer matched by the Orlando Magic, unless he publicly demands that the franchise does not match it, and thus will be difficult to acquire. However, if the Suns are serious about upgrading the power forward position, doing everything they can to steal Gordon away from Orlando should be a priority.

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