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Phoenix Suns 2018 offseason plans Part 3: Free Agency

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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LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 06: Dragan Bender #35 of the Phoenix Suns guards Julius Randle #30 of the Los Angeles Lakers as he drives to the basket in the game at Staples Center on February 6, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 06: Dragan Bender #35 of the Phoenix Suns guards Julius Randle #30 of the Los Angeles Lakers as he drives to the basket in the game at Staples Center on February 6, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

 Julius Randle

Julius Randle might become available without a sign-and-trade if the Lakers acquire LeBron James, unless he or whoever else he brings is acquired through a sign-and-trade and Randle has to be a piece that is sent in return.

However, if he is available to be had, even though he has some noted locker room issues, Randle would be a very good defensive power forward, while also apparently developing into a solid offensive player as well (Randle averaged 20.6 points and 9.2 rebounds from March 1, through April 10 this past season).

His biggest drawback is that he is not a 3-point shooter, making only 25.7% for his career and only 22.2% in the 2017-18 season, a career-low.

Once again though, he undoubtedly would be an upgrade at power forward over what the roster has right now, and for the right price might very well be available in free agency.

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