Who stays, who goes: Phoenix Suns trade deadline edition
By Matt Escobar
The trade candidates
Nassir Little was a player that we highlighted as needing the most clarity on his role prior to deadline, and it seems Vogel has answered that question.
Little has barely played in the last month, even while the Suns wings have struggled. His contract is one of the Suns most tradable pieces and it would be shocking if it a trade involving him doesn't happen.
The Suns have shown trade interest in Royce O’Neale, per @JakeLFischer (https://t.co/0VyTRaat8J).
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) January 26, 2024
Phoenix is shopping Nassir Little and second-round picks looking for a wing upgrade. pic.twitter.com/akPRehZFsq
Damion Lee has veto power on a trade, but unlike Beal, doesn’t have a clear pathway to playing time going forward. If he'd be willing to "ok" a trade to a spot where he can play or be bought out, then he’ll be another minimum contract in the Suns trade cache.
Yuta Watanabe’s disappointing season has continued leading up to the deadline, as he's now completely out the rotation. If the Suns need a minimum to match salaries in a trade, Yuta's might be the first contract they opt to use.