Josh Okogie trade targets for the Phoenix Suns to explore

The Phoenix Suns re-signing Josh Okogie well above market value was a smart move that gives them some added flexibility on the trade market. Okogie, now making $8 million per year and trade eligible in a few months, will grant the Suns access to a new tier of one-for-one swaps that they were previously unable to make.

As a second apron team, the Suns aren't able to bring in more money than they send out. Their other top trade candidate, Nassir Little, is making $6.75 million this season, meaning they couldn't swap him for anyone making above that amount. The gap between his and Okogie's contract is small, yet it's occupied by nearly two dozen players.

Regardless of whether the Suns have an eye on a specific player in that group or just gave Okogie the maximum they could offer him, there are plenty of interesting names there.

Some, like Donovan Clingan, can be crossed off immediately as they're rookies that their teams wouldn't move. Others, like Bilal Coulibaly, can be eliminated since they're foundational building blocks and would cost too much.

That leaves a more realistic, but still sizable group of trade targets.