Phoenix's trade proposal brings in a four-time all-star in exchange for Jalen Green.

Joseph Kallan

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TL;DR

  • Phoenix Suns have a 11-7 record, climbing from a 2-4 start, with young talent and Dillon Brooks rising.
  • A proposed trade sends Jalen Green, Nick Richards, Rasheer Flemming, and a 2027 pick to Atlanta for Trae Young.
  • Trae Young's absence has shown Atlanta's offense can be effective, potentially clarifying their team direction.
  • Phoenix seeks a co-star for Devin Booker, with Young offering playmaking and a return to Booker's preferred position.

The Phoenix Suns have remained one of the NBA’s most resilient teams thus far, climbing from a 2–4 start to an 11–7 record and the sixth seed out West.

A roster that has been essentially flipped upside down from the original trio of Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, and Devin Booker now features the rise of young talent and the pleasantly surprising play of Dillon Brooks. Despite the Jalen Green experiment lasting only two games—due to both offseason and midseason injuries—Phoenix still appears to be searching for a legitimate co-star to pair with Booker.

Bleacher Report’s NBA Trade Block Big Board recently proposed a potential deal that would send Jalen Green, Nick Richards, Rasheer Flemming, and a 2027 first-round pick to Atlanta in exchange for four-time All-Star Trae Young.

Young has been available on the Hawks’ trade market for several seasons, yet no deal has materialized. Currently recovering from an MCL sprain, Atlanta's offense has demonstrated increased fluidity and effectiveness in his absence.

Young's absence might have provided the Hawks with a clearer perspective, suggesting their success doesn't necessarily depend on his inclusion in the lineup. Concurrently, Phoenix's persistent search for an additional offensive talent, especially one with a reliable health record, positions Young as a compelling option alongside Booker. His addition would enable Booker to revert to his preferred shooting guard position, while simultaneously equipping the Suns with a genuine playmaker to direct their offensive efforts.

Since commencing his eighth NBA season, Young has been outstanding, posting averages of 25.2 points and 9.8 assists, while shooting 35.1% from three for his career. He's previously guided an unexpected Hawks squad to the Eastern Conference Finals, demonstrating his ability to propel a franchise past anticipated outcomes.

Indeed, such exchanges are entirely theoretical and would necessitate considerable commitment from both entities—yet the concept doesn't seem unattainable.

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