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Ranking the Phoenix Suns top 5 trade assets for 2023-24

By Luke Duffy

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 26: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns dribbles the ball against Grayson Allen #12 of the Milwaukee Bucks in the first half at Fiserv Forum on February 26, 2023 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 26: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns dribbles the ball against Grayson Allen #12 of the Milwaukee Bucks in the first half at Fiserv Forum on February 26, 2023 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /
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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – APRIL 16: Grayson Allen of the Milwaukee Bucks is defended b Tyler Herro of the Miami Heat. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – APRIL 16: Grayson Allen of the Milwaukee Bucks is defended b Tyler Herro of the Miami Heat. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

3. Grayson Allen

In what is perhaps a worrying sign, Allen is the only player from the Ayton deal to appear on this list. Nassir Little intrigues, but he has not done enough in the league to make himself an actual asset for this team. Nurkic had been available for the longest time before being dealt by the Portland Trail Blazers, while Keon Johnson may not even make this Suns roster.

Allen though is a known commodity, and he can do one thing that every contender can’t get enough of. Shoot the lights out. In five seasons in the league, Allen has shot a shade below 40 percent from 3-point range, on 5.5 attempts per night.

He’s also played next to Giannis Antetokounmpo with the Milwaukee Bucks, and so knows how to co-exist in an ecosystem dominated by one of the best talents the league has ever seen. Allen is going to have no problem spotting up around Durant and Booker, while on the defensive end he is going to be… a problem for opponents.

Allen has a reputation as a dirty player – and whatever your thoughts on that – he is one of those guys that you love to root against, but also love having on your team in a tense playoff battle. Allen will be 28-years-old on October 8th, and is making just over $8 million this season before hitting the open market next summer. Plenty of teams would be interested in that rental.

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