Will Suns make a move before the trade deadline?

[Mainstreet]

It looks like the undrafted Terry knows how to dunk the basketball.

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[AzStevenCal]

I know nothing about him but the dunking was impressive. I can't decide if that makes me feel better about him or worse?

 

[Mainstreet]

I wonder if it's too late for the Suns to enter Terry in the All-Star Weekend Slam Dunk contest.

 

[Proximo]

He looks like a good project. His G-League stats look ok other than he can't shoot free throws.

 

[StreetTruckinTitan]

Another D leaguer? Well thats par for the course. Do anything other than dunk and look like Rick James?

 

[devilalum]

I know nothing about him but the dunking was impressive. I can't decide if that makes me feel better about him or worse?

Can’t teach athleticism.


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[1Sun]

With all of the unsigned legitimate NBA players out there, I am sick of the Suns signing G Leaguers that are just good stories. The franchise has enough of a legitimacy and credibility problem as it is.

 

[AzStevenCal]

Can’t teach athleticism.

That's true and like I said, those were impressive moves and dunks. But he went un-drafted and has been waived by two different NBA teams so far and I just find that a bit worrisome given how smooth and powerful he looks.

 

[devilalum]

That's true and like I said, those were impressive moves and dunks. But he went un-drafted and has been waived by two different NBA teams so far and I just find that a bit worrisome given how smooth and powerful he looks.

Sure, he’s a long shot.


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[AzStevenCal]

Sure, he’s a long shot.

On the hopeful side, he apparently won conference defensive player of the year. Granted, it was for a Division II conference but it shows he's more than just a dunker.

 

[Mainstreet]

Maybe the Suns are preparing to let Acy go after his ten contract expires or simply adding another body to fill out their 15 man roster.

If the Suns dump contracts at the trade deadline the thought has crossed my mind that Sarver is preparing to sell the team.

Let it be true!

 

[SirStefan32]

Maybe the Suns are preparing to let Acy go after his ten contract expires or simply adding another body to fill out their 15 man roster.

If the Suns dump contracts at the trade deadline the thought has crossed my mind that Sarver is preparing to sell the team.

Let it be true!

That's not going to happen. The team in nearing the end of the rebuild, arena issue is resolved. Next year is when the money starts to roll in.

 

[Hoop Head]

Maybe the Suns are preparing to let Acy go after his ten contract expires or simply adding another body to fill out their 15 man roster.

If the Suns dump contracts at the trade deadline the thought has crossed my mind that Sarver is preparing to sell the team.

Let it be true!

Any hope of that happening soon was dashed with how he fought for the arena deal and also to clear his name when one of the council people said he threatened to move the team. He has zero plans to sell anytime soon. He'll have a renovated arena in 2020 that will make him more money and I expect we'll see a big playoff push between now and then. Next season will be important for the Suns. If there isn't real improvement across the board I could see a fire sale of sorts like the Nets did years back to make a run for a title by acquiring an over the hill Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Jason Terry from Boston.

 

[Mainstreet]

The Emanuel Terry signing is official.

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Let's get him out there today although it's probably doubtful. I'm ready to see a new player.

 

[Mainstreet]

Any hope of that happening soon was dashed with how he fought for the arena deal and also to clear his name when one of the council people said he threatened to move the team. He has zero plans to sell anytime soon. He'll have a renovated arena in 2020 that will make him more money and I expect we'll see a big playoff push between now and then. Next season will be important for the Suns. If there isn't real improvement across the board I could see a fire sale of sorts like the Nets did years back to make a run for a title by acquiring an over the hill Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Jason Terry from Boston.

The optimistic side of me would like to believe it is Sarver making things tidy before he leaves.

Unfortunately the realistic side tells me otherwise.

 

[Mainstreet]

That's not going to happen. The team in nearing the end of the rebuild, arena issue is resolved. Next year is when the money starts to roll in.

Let me think happy thoughts for a moment. They are so hard to come by. LOL

 

[Proximo]

The optimistic side of me would like to believe it is Sarver making things tidy before he leaves.

Unfortunately the realistic side tells me otherwise.

He’s not selling. Not for at least 10 more years. You need to accept reality.

 

[Mainstreet]

He’s not selling. Not for at least 10 more years. You need to accept reality.

I accept the reality. This does mean there is no room for hope. Unforeseen circumstances have a way of popping up.

 

[BC867]

Yes, Devin Booker is pining for the days when Colangelo owned the Suns. That has to one of the most ridiculous comments you've ever made and that is saying something. Booker was 8 years old when Sarver bought the Suns and he grew up as a fan of the Pistons since he was born and raised in Michigan. I don't think any 8 year old keeps up with ownership changes in sports, especially when it doesn't concern a team they are a fan of.

As astute as Devin is, PH, are you saying that he isn't aware of the history of the Suns? And that he doesn't see what the current ownership has done to the Suns legacy vs. the proud franchise it once was?

Before I retired, I researched the history of every company I ever pursued for employment, even if I was eight years old when they were founded.

And I remember the empty feeling with those few that I chose that turned out to be cutthroat, poorly run and dishonorable. Just as I'm sure Devin feels now.

And again, you use a personal attack to voice a differing opinion. Happily I won't have to read yours any more.

I am not here to win debates at all cost. Rather to share opinions. I have put you on ignore!

 

[Finito]

Woj says Suns will be one of the biggest sellers at the deadline. Ugh.

 

[Mainstreet]

Woj says Suns will be one of the biggest sellers at the deadline. Ugh.

I found an article about it.

Here is interesting comment about Warren:



According to a league source, Suns majority owner Robert Sarver advised former general manager Ryan McDonough to unload Warren’s long-term contract off their books during the summer of 2018. Warren, who signed a 4-year, $50 million ($47 million guaranteed with $3 million worth of incentives) extension last October, is currently sidelined for 2-3 weeks with recurring right ankle soreness.


Is it possible the Suns have pivoted off that supposed stance since then? Maybe, but with the Kelly Oubre Jr. trade and already having Josh Jackson and Mikal Bridges on the roster, Warren seems like the wing who will eventually be the one left out. If the Suns really want to find an upgrade at point guard, Warren is the best trade chip they have outside of their own first-round pick.


https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2019/1/26/18198495/phoenix-suns-sellers-nba-trade-deadline


Other options are discusssed but the Suns do not have many.

 

[Mainstreet]

Here is a Woj video about teams likely to make moves around the trade deadline.

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski

 

[Mainstreet]

The link above does not function properly as it switches to a different video than the one I wanted.

Edit: I got it fixed so the above link should work now.

 

[1Sun]

I found an article about it.

Here is interesting comment about Warren:



According to a league source, Suns majority owner Robert Sarver advised former general manager Ryan McDonough to unload Warren’s long-term contract off their books during the summer of 2018. Warren, who signed a 4-year, $50 million ($47 million guaranteed with $3 million worth of incentives) extension last October, is currently sidelined for 2-3 weeks with recurring right ankle soreness.


Is it possible the Suns have pivoted off that supposed stance since then? Maybe, but with the Kelly Oubre Jr. trade and already having Josh Jackson and Mikal Bridges on the roster, Warren seems like the wing who will eventually be the one left out. If the Suns really want to find an upgrade at point guard, Warren is the best trade chip they have outside of their own first-round pick.


https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2019/1/26/18198495/phoenix-suns-sellers-nba-trade-deadline


Other options are discusssed but the Suns do not have many.

So...is Sarver in sell-the-team mode, or is he just being cheap?

 

[Yuma]

I feel like TJ is a bargain, especially since he is hitting his threes. I think it was shrewd to get the extension they got for him. I don't understand the urgency to try and tade him. Kinda wondering how true this is since it is bright side reporting this.