Sources: Lakers trying to acquire Suns forward Trevor Ariza in a three-team deal

[Chaplin]

He took one of the most successful and respected franchises in professional sports and turned it into a joke. I doubt those cities would even want the Suns unless he sells them the team.


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Absolutely, positively NOT true.

 

[devilalum]

Absolutely, positively NOT true.

Which part?


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[Chaplin]

Which part?


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I doubt those cities would even want the Suns unless he sells them the team.

They would definitely take the Suns.

 

[elindholm]

Well sadly sarver isn't going anywhere but a return from Booker could really turn the franchise around , I think they should at least stop saying that Booker is untouchable and just listen to what offers they could get , I would take a couple of solid players and picks over Booker at the moment just look at the clippers right now they are competitive without stars because everyone on their team is competent

I wonder whether we could reach the point next season where a Booker trade looks like the Larry Nance trade in 1988. As people probably remember, that trade netted Kevin Johnson (who was then a rookie, stuck behind All-Star Mark Price), Mark West, Tyrone Corbin, and the pick that became Dan Majerle. Nance, when traded, was in the middle of his seventh year with the Suns, and widely viewed as the best player on a team that was going nowhere.

 

[devilalum]

I doubt those cities would even want the Suns unless he sells them the team.

I’ve read that Seattle is inline to get an expansion team.

Cities have also balked at teams because of bad ownership in the past.

I guess Vegas might take a shot.


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[SunnyBaller]

I wonder whether we could reach the point next season where a Booker trade looks like the Larry Nance trade in 1988. As people probably remember, that trade netted Kevin Johnson (who was then a rookie, stuck behind All-Star Mark Price), Mark West, Tyrone Corbin, and the pick that became Dan Majerle. Nance, when traded, was in the middle of his seventh year with the Suns, and widely viewed as the best player on a team that was going nowhere.

That's what I'm wondering too , Booker could get alot of assests that could help the rebuild alot more than just he could , doesn't hurt to listen to offers

 

[devilalum]

I doubt those cities would even want the Suns unless he sells them the team.

They would definitely take the Suns.

Many people believe that his intent from day one was to move the team to a new local to make money.


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[Rab]

I think it’s way too early to consider trading Booker. He basically hasn’t been healthy all season and he’s being used in positions where he’s asked to do too much. Get a PG here first. Move on from Igor if you need to. Get a new coach. If at that point we aren’t making any headway, then okay, explore that option.

 

[Cheesebeef]

I wonder whether we could reach the point next season where a Booker trade looks like the Larry Nance trade in 1988. As people probably remember, that trade netted Kevin Johnson (who was then a rookie, stuck behind All-Star Mark Price), Mark West, Tyrone Corbin, and the pick that became Dan Majerle. Nance, when traded, was in the middle of his seventh year with the Suns, and widely viewed as the best player on a team that was going nowhere.

this is so sad that we're even starting to contemplate this.

 

[SunnyBaller]

I think it’s way too early to consider trading Booker. He basically hasn’t been healthy all season and he’s being used in positions where he’s asked to do too much. Get a PG here first. Move on from Igor if you need to. Get a new coach. If at that point we aren’t making any headway, then okay, explore that option.

He's never healthy the whole season though, he's a good player but I think he his potential return is more valuable than a player than he may end up being, one thing I thought of is if they don't get the first pick this year for Zion if they could get that pick in a trade with booker

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

He's never healthy the whole season though, he's a good player but I think he his potential return is more valuable than a player than he may end up being, one thing I thought of is if they don't get the first pick this year for Zion if they could get that pick in a trade with booker

He is 22 years old. We could have easily had this same conversation about Curry a few years back. We need to stay patient with Booker. He has the talent be up there with guys like Curry and Harden, but it is a process that Booker is still in somewhat early stages of.

 

[Mainstreet]

I would not trust the Suns to make another Larry Nance type trade under the present circumstances.

The Suns front office is simply not smart enough.

 

[JCSunsfan]

1987 all over again. In lots of different ways.

 

[Mainstreet]

Anyone have a good Trevor Ariza trade rumor. I need one about now.

 

[1Sun]

Anyone have a good Trevor Ariza trade rumor. I need one about now.

There are now whispers that Houston is the third team in the deal with the Lakers. I have no clue what incentive Houston would have to acquire Kentavious Caldwell Pope and spare parts, nor do I have any idea what the Suns could possibly get from Houston that would make the deal worth doing.

 

[Mainstreet]

About all the Rockets have to realistically trade is Brandon Knight and a bunch of first round picks.

 

[BC867]

I doubt those cities would even want the Suns unless he sells them the team.

They would definitely take the Suns.

So he can do to their team what he has done to Phoenix's team?

A non-NBA city getting an expansion team starting from scratch without Sarver would be the lesser of two evils, considering what he has done to the Suns with his incompetence,

 

[Chaplin]

So he can do to their team what he has done to Phoenix's team?

A non-NBA city getting an expansion team starting from scratch without Sarver would be the lesser of two evils, considering what he has done to the Suns with his incompetence,

Keep in mind you are saying it from an obviously biased perspective. Many of these cities would overlook Sarver simply because the amount of money that a pro sports team would bring to a market without one.

 

[BC867]

Keep in mind you are saying it from an obviously biased perspective. Many of these cities would overlook Sarver simply because the amount of money that a pro sports team would bring to a market without one.

But an expansion team would accomplish that as well, without the prospect of Sarver doing to them what he has done to us.

Either in Seattle, which was accustomed to a professional NBA team, or Las Vegas, which is prime for new teams.

 

[JCSunsfan]

But an expansion team would accomplish that as well, without the prospect of Sarver doing to them what he has done to us.

Either in Seattle, which was used to a professional NBA team, or Las Vegas, which is prime for new teams.

I remember when the Cardinals were considering moving here and how much Bill Bidwill was hated. This town went for it anyway because expansion was no guarantee, but the team moving immediately was a guarantee. Bird in the hand.

 

[Chaplin]

But an expansion team would accomplish that as well, without the prospect of Sarver doing to them what he has done to us.

Either in Seattle, which was accustomed to a professional NBA team, or Las Vegas, which is prime for new teams.

Vegas certainly has no problem taking the dumpster fire that is the Oakland Raiders.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Keep in mind you are saying it from an obviously biased perspective. Many of these cities would overlook Sarver simply because the amount of money that a pro sports team would bring to a market without one.

Yeah remember we were STOKED to get the cardinals back in the day and Bidwill was largely recognized as the worst owner in the nfl.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

I remember when the Cardinals were considering moving here and how much Bill Bidwill was hated. This town went for it anyway because expansion was no guarantee, but the team moving immediately was a guarantee. Bird in the hand.

Ah you beat me to the punch!

 

[BC867]

OK, maybe you guys are right. A Sarver in the hand is worth two hopes in the bush.

Then where does that leave Phoenix?

Could we lure an established team (without an arena renovation, which is the issue) or have to wait for an expansion team and start from scratch (and still with the arena issue)?

Remove Sarver, strengthen the GM and Head Coach positions and have the Suns chip in on the renovation seems to be the best alternative, now that Sarver has escalated the issue with his threat.

 

[Chaplin]

Removing Sarver (or him removing himself) would almost certainly create a domino affect that can only help the team moving forward.