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Every Suns player’s value as a 2018 NBA Draft pick

By Dan Volpone

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CLEVELAND, OH – MARCH 7: Brandon Knight #3 reacts after diving to the floor as he walks off the court with Gerald Green #14 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena on March 7, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Suns 89-79. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – MARCH 7: Brandon Knight #3 reacts after diving to the floor as he walks off the court with Gerald Green #14 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena on March 7, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Suns 89-79. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

Jared Dudley – Undrafted

Dudley is largely in the same boat as Chandler. He’s a career 39.6 percent three point shooter, but he’s 32 and past his prime. He, too, has one year left on a lucrative deal. And any value he has left would be in a mentorship role, not as a contributor on a winning team. No one would ever trade a pick to take on his cap number.

Alan Williams – Undrafted

Willians went undrafted a few years ago, and he’s done little to prove anyone wrong. Sure, he made an NBA roster, which should absolutely be considered a great accomplishment. But in terms if current value, he has little. Big Sauce has an unguaranteed contract that’s way higher than his worth, and at 25, he’s old enough that he doesn’t project to improve much more. He wouldn’t garner a pick from any team.

Brandon Knight – Undrafted

Knight missed all of last season with an ACL tear, but he’s set to come back this season. Set to play his ninth season, Knight still can be a quality player on an NBA team. He’s only 26, and he’s averaged as many as 19.6 points per game in his career. Unfortunately, he’s making nearly $15 million over the next two seasons, a salary no one would be willing to take on for Knight’s production. He still has a solid game, but he’s too overpaid to have value.

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