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3 NBA rumors that could have a huge impact on the Suns

By Dan Volpone

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 06: Josh Jackson #20 of the Phoenix Suns holds on to a rebound in front of Julius Randle #30 of the Los Angeles Lakers 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: Josh Jackson #20 of the Phoenix Suns holds on to a rebound in front of Julius Randle #30 of the Los Angeles Lakers 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) /
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BOSTON – DECEMBER 2: Boston Celtics’ Kyrie Irving drives past the Suns’ Mike James towards the basket in the third period. The Boston Celtics host the Phoenix Suns in a regular season NBA basketball game at TD Garden in Boston on Dec. 2, 2017. (Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
BOSTON – DECEMBER 2: Boston Celtics’ Kyrie Irving drives past the Suns’ Mike James towards the basket in the third period. The Boston Celtics host the Phoenix Suns in a regular season NBA basketball game at TD Garden in Boston on Dec. 2, 2017. (Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) /

Kyrie Irving may want out of Boston

Kyrie Irving has stated he doesn’t plan on signing a contract extension before this season. It makes perfect sense, since he can make way more if he re-signs after the season. But he also didn’t go out of his way to make it seem like he wants to stay.

If Irving were to hit free agency, the Phoenix Suns could be a great option. They’ll have the cap space to sign him, and if they play well this year he may be enticed to come to Phoenix. He’s young enough that he would be a good addition to the team, and he’s talented enough to be worth the max contract he’ll get. Next to Devin Booker, he could be half of the league’s most dynamic backcourt.

Irving can do everything on the court. He can shoot from any spot, get to the rim at any time, and take anyone’s ankles. And it’s clear from his time in Boston that it’s not a matter of if he can play defense but if he wants to play defense. While he seemed lazy in Cleveland, he was an active defender in Boston when he was considered the team leader, and he’d take on the same role if he came to Phoenix.

If Irving were to be traded to San Antonio as part of a Kawhi Leonard deal, his relationship with his new team would be worth watching throughout the year. And if he stays in Boston, his demeanor on and off the court could be telling. Because if the rumors are true, Irving could be hitting the open market next July. And he could be a final cog in the Phoenix Suns rebuild.

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