The Phoenix Suns are sitting a potential playoff spot, but their team is full of unknowns. Having no true point guard on the team may spell their doom come April.
With that in mind, getting a superstar point guard to pair with Devin Booker may be the right move. Fansided’s Eamon Cassels believes Phoenix could find their answer by trading for Memphis Grizzlies two-time All-Star Ja Morant.
“Morant is a clear risk but could raise the Suns' ceiling, and his playmaking would be an intriguing fit next to Booker. Plus, they have quietly built an impressive defensive core that would help Morant…From the Grizzlies' perspective, the 23-year-old Green gives them some young talent. While the Suns don't have much draft capital, a deal centered around Green would be a fantastic return for the Grizzlies, given the risks of trading for Ja,” Cassels wrote.
So far this season, Morant is averaging 19 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 7.6 assists per game in 18 games played. However, this can be chalked up to a down year due to internal conflicts between Morant and Memphis, as the year before he was averaging 23.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, 7.3 assists, and 1.2 steals per game.
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A backcourt of Morant and Booker would be terrifying for the Western Conference. One guard can effortlessly drive to the basket for an easy two points and maybe some foul shots, and the other can shoot from mid-range or deep just as easily.
If the Suns are smart, they’ll call Memphis and at least see what it would take to make a deal.
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