Good. Package Chandler with Knight, Pj and Goodwyn. Should be able to get a decent player in return.
They could probably get 1 start quality player and rotation player for those 4 at best. They won't get a superstar, that's pretty much certain. Cleveland is always on the hunt for a Center/Rim Protecter and is in "Win Now" mode with Lebron there. Maybe something can be done there. We could flip Chandler, Knight, Tucker, and Goodwin for Tristan Thompson, Iman Shumpert, and Channing Frye in the offseason? Chandler gives Cleveland a legit Center/Rim Protecter allowing Love and Lebron to play at their natural positions. Chandler is just as good of a rebounder, if not better, than Tristan is plus he has more size and is able to alter shots in the paint. Chandler allows them to play a more traditional lineup plus he's capable of running if they had to face to Golden State. Chandler would be a solid addition vs Golden State or San Antonio. Chandler's scoring isn't needed at all in Cleveland with their big 3 but getting fed lobs from Lebron, Kyrie, and Love would most likely up his scoring compared to this season. Everyone they receive in the trade would help them win now also. Chandler brings along championship experience also, having won with Dallas against Lebron. Knight could play SG along side Kyrie and helps provide some injury insurance for their guard spots overall. He's be a more reliable option than either Shumpert or Smith. Plus he'd be the 3rd playmaker behind Lebron and Irving so his turnovers should go down. If Kyrie misses a chunk of time due to injury Knight can help fill in better than Delly does now and he still wouldn't have to be the primary playmaker/ball handler. Tucker is a cheaper version of Shumpert, wing defender who can knock down open 3's. He is a better rebounder than Shumpert is but a better defender one on one. Shumpert is a better passer and ball handler but with all of the options on that team he would almost never need to handle the ball much except during put-backs. Frye is overpaid and outside of giving some veteran leadership he doesn't have any skills that aren't replaceable in Cleveland. He can help run the pick & roll or pick & pop, that's basically it. Love is a much better option when it comes to that and Chandler is better as the roller. Goodwin is kind of a throw-in as they don't need anyone at his position. Cleveland would probably take him because his salary is minimal, he can play PG or SG there, attack the basket, and gives them some size in the backcourt. Plus Tucker's deal is only partially guaranteed so if they decide to dump him for whatever reason they'd still have a 3rd player from the deal. Cleveland doesn't have a 1st rounder this year so a player like Goodwin wouldn't be a bad add for them at all as a throw in.
Knight is 24, Tucker is 30, and Chandler 33 while Thompson and Shumpert are each 25 and Frye is 32. The Suns get a little younger overall, Cleveland a little older, but nobodies age is an issue considering where each team is. Cleveland has about 3-4 more years on their window if they keep Lebron there. Chandler can help for at least 1 probably 2 of those years. Knight should be entering his prime when Lebron is slowing down a good bit but he's about the same age as Irving and they could make for a dangerous backcourt in years to come. Worst case is that Knight plays 6th man, which I see him accepting for a legit title contender better than he would in Phoenix. Chandler is one less offensive player to worry about touches with while providing a boost defensively. Knight can take whatever is left over after Lebron, Love, and Irving, which won't be that much if he starts but should be enough off the bench. Given Love and Kyrie's health history they can rest players a bit more with Knight there to lessen the load. Cleveland should be very familiar with him since he played in Milwaukee and Detroit, both in the Cavs division.
Thompson and Knight will each have 4 years left on their deals, Tristan is making about 1 million more a season. Shumpert and Chandler both have 3 years left on their deals and Chandler makes 4 million more a year. Frye has 2 years while Tucker's deal is partially guaranteed. Fry is making 8 million per and Tucker is set to make 5. So adding those with Chandler and Shumpert and things are really even salary wise, Cleveland actually gets money off the books faster, which will help with repeater taxes and such. Adding 2 younger players to grow with Len, Booker, and Bledsoe is a plus. Thompson fills a position of need. Shumpert gives the team depth and fills the need for a 3 & D wing player. Thompson should be no less than a 6th man/first big off the bench even if we win the lottery. Having him allows the team bring along their rookie a little slower though. It's not like they'll be competing next season. Thompson shares the same agent as Bledsoe as well so hopefully that helps keep things nice and calm here with no unexpected chemistry issues. Shumpert could back up either wing position well enough and Frye gives them a little more depth in the front court. Frye also allows them to let Teletovic walk without hesitation since they're very similar players skill wise. Frye is taller which helps him get his shot off easier and stumble into more rebounds. Neither is a good defender or rebounder but we know that Frye can provide veteran leadership plus he's a casual fan favorite. Die hard fans grew to hate him during his last year here but I think they'd welcome him back with open arms after the mess we've had at PF since he's been gone.
That would give the Suns a rotation of...
Len/Leuer/Frye
Thompson/Frye/Leuer
Warren/Shumpert/FREE AGENT or ROOKIE
Booker/Shumpert/FREE AGENT or ROOKIE
Bledsoe/FREE AGENT or ROOKIE
*Leuer can play both PF & C, spread the court with his shooting, and is a better rebounder and defender than Frye is. If he's cheap to retain he's definitely worth it due to his age as well as building consistency. He's the only free agent the team has that I think they should definitely retain. We should be able to replace the rest through the draft or free agency. Maybe keep Ronnie Price on a minimum deal as a 3rd string PG.
