The Phoenix Suns are one of the most pleasant surprises of the NBA season thus far, and many are begging the question of whether or not buying at the deadline is worth breaking up some of the best team chemistry in the league.
While the Suns might not necessarily be looking to make moves this deadline, some opposing franchises are attracted by the assets they have.
Accoring to national NBA insider and reporter for Clutch Points Brett Siegel, the Milwaukee Bucks have their eyes on injured star Suns guard Jalen Green.
"Suns guard Jalen Green is among the many players the Bucks have recently discussed as a potential trade option, league sources told ClutchPoints," Siegel said. "However, the Suns have made it clear Green is not available."
Green has only played in two games this season dealing with multiple injuries. In his only full game with the Suns, he erupted for 29 points, giving Phoenix's fans and executives hope for his fit alongside Devin Booker, who is one of the most doubled guards in the league.
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Green's turbulent season
Green has played in just two games for Phoenix this season, remaining out since early November with a right hamstring strain. In his first and only full game with the Suns, he erupted for 29 points on 6-for-13 on 3-pointers and 4-for-7 on 2-pointers in a 115-102 win against the Los Angeles Clippers. He exited the next game after playing just six minutes.
The former Houston Rockets guard was the key figure in Phoenix's offseason trade that sent Kevin Durant to the Rockets for Green, Brooks and the draft picks that turned into Khaman Maluach, Rasheer Fleming and Koby Brea.
While Green hasn't been able to see the floor, Brooks has risen as a prominent offensive staple in the Suns' otherwise lackluster scoring attack, what with Green, a scoring force in his own right, missing all but two games this season.
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