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Next Up Part 2: Who the Phoenix Suns should trade for

By Andrew Clark

PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 13: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on November 13, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Lakers defeated the Suns 100-93. 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 - NOVEMBER 13: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on November 13, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Lakers defeated the Suns 100-93. 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) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 4: Dario Saric #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots the ball against the Phoenix Suns on December 4, 2017 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 4: Dario Saric #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots the ball against the Phoenix Suns on December 4, 2017 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Dario Saric

I love the idea of Dario Saric’s fit on the Phoenix Suns. He’s got the ability to guard multiple positions, he is an elite shooter at the forward spot, and he’s really good with the ball in his hands.  How the Suns can get their hands on a player that normally a team like the Sixers would never even think of trading is to call San Antonio, call whoever is currently in charge in Philadelphia, and get in between a blockbuster trade.

Philly is going to go star-hunting and if the Suns can find a way to leverage their greed into Saric, that’d be a massive win for Phoenix.

It has been widely reported that the Spurs prefer to send Leonard to the Eastern Conference. So, how about a simple three-team deal?

Kawhi Leonard, T.J. Warren, Marquese Chriss, Markelle Fultz

Obviously the Spurs get their way and send Leonard to the Eastern Conference while also getting a fairly decent haul. Warren and Fultz help keep the Spurs competitive right now, while the future first round pick of Sacramento’s helps them to continue the rebuild minus Leonard.

I love this idea for all three teams involved. Everyone gets better, which is pretty rare in a trade situation. Come on Ryan…

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