2 experienced point-guards for the Phoenix Suns to target

Phoenix Suns acquire New York Knicks point-guard Derrick Rose

This selection might come off as a bit confusing since Rose’s name has not been linked to the Suns much at all this offseason. However, Rose could be available for trade at present and even more so as the season progresses in New York.

The Knicks don’t have the talent, nor roster construction to make the playoffs. Even with the addition of tough nosed and explosive scorer Jalen Brunson, the Knicks still have one of the weaker rosters of the teams hoping to make the Eastern Conference Playoffs.

You can blame a number of things for the demise of the Knicks this past season.  You can point towards their horrid shooting from the frontcourt, you can point towards the lack of adjustments from former Head Coach of the Year Tom Thibodeau, or you can place blame on the Knicks’ history of bad decisions that have led to them losing year after year.

Whatever the case, the Knicks appear destined for another year of not making the playoffs. They’re not even close to being better than the Celtics, Sixers, Bucks, Heat, Bulls, Cavs, Hawks, Bucks or Nets. That’s nine teams right there.

It’s hard to believe that Rose wants to play one of his final seasons for a losing team. The former MVP has worked tirelessly to reinvent himself after years of injuries. He came into the NBA as a self-check from the three-point line line, and now he’s a 40% shooter on 3.5 attempts per night.

It would be a huge risk trading a pick or even multiple second round picks to get Rose, but the Knicks need compensation for losing a player of Rose’s calibre. Letting go of that draft capital is a risk worth taking for the Suns given his experience, skill, leadership, and pedigree to contribute on a championship team.

As for the timing of this deal, the Suns would be best served getting the deal done while they still have the bargaining chip of Jae Crowder. While trading him is an important priority, it should be hoped that he’s traded for another veteran player.

A player who’s trying to find their way in the NBA isn’t the best option to lead the Suns bench. The thought of having Rose would make fans feel much more comfortable than most young point- guards options.