Suns connected to Knicks Trade Talks
The Phoenix Suns have found themselves in the middle of trade rumors once again. According to Bleacher Reports Greg Swartz, the Suns could be involved in a potential blockbuster deal that sends Karl-Anthony Cities to Phoenix.
Towns, who shares a long friendship with Devin Booker from their days at Kentucky, has previously expressed interest in working with him at the NBA level. Swartz outlined a possible scenario and stated, “The Suns could be the third team in a hypothetical Giannis Antetokounmpo-to-New York trade, with cities heading to Phoenix and Young Talent like Jalen Green, Ryan Dunn, Khaman Maluach and/or Mark Williams and picks heading to the Milwaukee Bucks.”
Such a move could once again reshape the Suns’ roster, potentially forming a new core around Booker and Towns. Swartz also noted that a team on this “Booker, Towns, Dillon Brooks, Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, and whatever is left would at least be competitive in the West.”
Suns’ recent history leads to caution
Phoenix has been aggressive in recent seasons, trading major assets for Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal following their 2021 Finals. However, those bold moves came at a cost. The Suns gave up nearly all of their future draft flexibility and much of their young depth to build a star-heavy lineup that ultimately fell short of expectations.
Now, with both the front office and fanbase seeking stability, there is hesitation to repeat the same pattern. A deal for cities would retest how much Phoenix values short-term competitiveness versus its long-term structure.
Building for balance
In today’s NBA, recent champions like the Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics have shown the value of continuity and depth. The Suns appear to be learning from that trend. Team managers have expressed interest in building a balanced roster with a stronger supporting cast instead of relying solely on stars.
Still, the prospect of pairing Booker and Towns — two versatile offensive players with chemistry and mutual respect — is intriguing. Whether Phoenix chooses to take that risk will depend on how much they are willing to sacrifice to keep up with an increasingly competitive Western conference.
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