Suns updates and discussion for the 2023-24 season

[Raindog]

Honestly rather take a chance on Wall if he’d sign for a minimum deal…

Quite possibly, I would as well.

 

[Mainstreet]

Cory Joseph was traded to the Pacers.

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[95pro]

With our current roster and losing a big like Metu, I wouldn't mind Lopez and Thad Young. They're veterans who probably buy into this team with the top heavy guys we have.

 

[Raindog]

Cory Joseph was traded to the Pacers.

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He's already been waived by them.

 

[Mainstreet]

Nobody to get very excited about there. Hayes and Gallinari are (statistically) probably the best players on that list. Maybe Thad Young if he gets cut loose.

Delon Wright might be worth a look. The Suns were reportedly interested in him.

 

[Phrazbit]

Honestly rather take a chance on Wall if he’d sign for a minimum deal…

Pretty sure Wall is cooked. He has played a total of 74 games in the last 5 years. He looked completely washed up last season in his brief playing time for the Clippers.

 

[Mainstreet]

He's already been waived by them.

Looking at assists to turnovers, Wright might help the Suns.

 

[Raindog]

Pretty sure Wall is cooked. He has played a total of 74 games in the last 5 years. He looked completely washed up last season in his brief playing time for the Clippers.

He put up 11 points and 5 assists per game, which is more than anybody on the buyout list is probably capable of. At a vet minimum, that wouldn't be bad at all.

 

[Vacard]

We need someone like Lopez and his six fouls

 

[SirStefan32]

I actually wouldn't mind Lopez. I used to like Otto Porter Jr. a lot, but I have not watched him for a couple of years. Wright or Joseph might be OK as an emergency point guard.

 

[Mainstreet]

Robin Lopez's stats are not good. Biz might bring more to the table except free throw shooting.

 

[Suns_fan69]

OPJ has been injured quite a bit except for that run with Golden State. I remember liking Delon Wright when he was with the Raptors, no idea how he's been doing since.

 

[Mainstreet]

The Suns may have to trade their 1st round draft pick for a bunch of 2nd round picks or a player. They are almost depleted again.

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[Hoop Head]

Delon Wright would be a good pick up. I've wanted the Suns to try and get him dating back to his time in Toronto. He's a solid defensive guard who can run a 2nd unit and he's big, 6'6" so he'd do well in a switching defense.

Robin Lopez wouldn't be awful. I'd prefer him to Biz. He has more size, a better FT shooter, and has cartilage left in his knees.

 

[Mainstreet]

Mat Ishbia has said he plans to bring a G-League team to the Valley as early as the 2024-25 season, but the Suns focus on veterans makes me wonder why, as most of their team are veterans and they have so few future draft picks.

Of course, that could be a reason why one is needed.


By Sam Quinn Jul 20, 2023 at 11:52 am ET • 1 min read, CBS Sports:

"Bringing a G League team to the Valley has been a priority for us, and I am excited that we have begun the process and the wheels are in motion to have a team in Phoenix as early as the 2024-25 season," Mat Ishbia, owner of the Suns and WNBA's Mercury, told The Athletic in a statement. "Not only will this allow us to develop young players within our winning culture, but also will serve as an opportunity to expand our reach and connect with even more basketball fans across the region."

Suns to launch G League team as early as 2024-25 season, Mat Ishbia says

All 30 NBA teams will have G League affiliates when the Suns launch their team

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[Covert Rain]

Just FYI here is a quick view of the available players the Suns could go after and their stats per game this year:

Players	Position	PPG	RPG	APG	FG%	3PT%	Steals	Blocks	TO	Plus/Minus
Killian Hayes	PG	6.9	2.8	4.9	41.3	29.7	0.9	0.5	1.2	-5.8
Cory Joseph	PG	6	1.2	3	35.9	31	0.2	0.1	0.5	-0.5
Derrick Rose	PG	8.5	1.8	3.3	44.7	35.1	0.4	0.1	1.3	-1.7
Patty Mills	PG	2.7	1.1	0.7	37.3	38.2	0.5	0.1	0.4	-2.1
Victor Oladipo	SG	10.7	3	3.5	39.7	33	1.4	0.3	2.1	-0.8
Seth Curry	SG	4.3	1.4	0.8	37.2	36.3	0.5	0.1	0.4	2.4
Delon Wright	SG	4.4	1.9	2.7	39.7	38.9	1.2	0.2	0.3	-1.2
Danuel House	SG/SF	4.2	1.7	0.8	44.8	30	0.4	0.1	0.6	0.6
Otto Porter Jr.	SF	2.6	1.9	0.5	42.4	34.8	0.3	0.3	0.1	1.5
Cedi Osman	SF	7.3	2.5	1.7	47.6	37.3	0.5	0.2	0.6	-5.6
Thad Young	PF	5	3.3	2.2	62.1	16.7	0.8	0.1	0.5	-1.3
Danilo Gallinari	PF	7.3	2.8	1.3	45.1	35.5	0.3	0.2	0.4	-1.6
Robin Lopez	C	1.1	0.3	0.3	36.8	25	0.1	0.2	0.1	-1.4

 

[Mainstreet]

If the Suns needed another small forward, I like Cedi Osman.

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[Covert Rain]

If the Suns needed another small forward, I like Cedi Osman.

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Out of that entire list above that's your favorite?

 

[hcsilla]

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From that list Delon Wright would be my choice.

 

[Mainstreet]

Out of that entire list above that's your favorite?

Probably Delon Wright and Danilo Gallinari.

 

[Mainstreet]

Out of that entire list above that's your favorite?

Who is your favorite?

 

[Covert Rain]

Who is your favorite?

That list isn't very good so I am using "favorite" lightly. Probably Joseph and Rose for PG. If we are talking big I would prefer to sign Biz. Cedi is interesting but he turns the ball over way too much. Gallinari might be worth looking at.

 

[Mainstreet]

That list isn't very good so I am using "favorite" lightly. Probably Joseph and Rose for PG. If we are talking big I would prefer to sign Biz. Cedi is interesting but he turns the ball over way too much. Gallinari might be worth looking at.

I think one of the point guards including Delon Wright is the right choice. Gallinari's career might be coming to an end.

 

[Proximo]

Honestly rather take a chance on Wall if he’d sign for a minimum deal…

No. Wall stinks and the league knows it. That's why nobody has signed him all season.

 

[Hoop Head]

Mat Ishbia has said he plans to bring a G-League team to the Valley as early as the 2024-25 season, but the Suns focus on veterans makes me wonder why, as most of their team are veterans and they have so few future draft picks.

Of course, that could be a reason why one is needed.


By Sam Quinn Jul 20, 2023 at 11:52 am ET • 1 min read, CBS Sports:

Suns to launch G League team as early as 2024-25 season, Mat Ishbia says

All 30 NBA teams will have G League affiliates when the Suns launch their team

www.cbssports.com

You need a G-League team to properly develop Two-Way players as well as potentially finding an undrafted gem. I know we own few picks but a G-League team is needed. Azabuike, Maledon, and Saban Lee could all use reps. I'd also like to see some guys like Little sent down for assignment or Goodwin would have been a good candidate. Roddy should see some G-League time as well. It's not just players you draft but those you sign and acquire by trade.