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Phoenix Suns balk at the idea of receiving Grayson Allen for Jae Crowder

Milwaukee continues to be persistent in their pursuit of Jae Crowder.
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Phoenix Suns balk at the idea of receiving Grayson Allen for Jae Crowder
Phoenix Suns balk at the idea of receiving Grayson Allen for Jae Crowder

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The Phoenix Suns have proven themselves to be a tough nut to crack when it comes to trades. With numerous teams reportedly pursuing their disgruntled forward Jae Crowder, the Suns have been patient and want to get the best deal possible. A report by ESPN's Brian Windhorst detailed that Milwaukee's offer of Grayson Allen may not be enough to move the needle.

Not enough

The Bucks have been hot on the heels of Crowder for quite some time now. After all, Crowder fits into what makes the Bucks a championship-caliber team. With his ability to spread the floor with his 3-point shooting and play tenacious defense, it's no wonder he's a sought-after commodity. But the Suns are not so easily swayed.

The Phoenix front office is reportedly not impressed by Milwaukee's offer of Grayson Allen as part of a potential deal for Crowder, with Windhorst saying the Suns "don't particularly like" the idea of getting the controversial shooting guard.

Trying to involve a third team

A report by Shams Charania of The Athletic has already mentioned that the Bucks have placed an offer of Serge Ibaka, George Hill, Jordan Nwora, and a second-round draft pick on the table to try and pry Crowder away from the Suns. However, Phoenix appears to have not budged one bit and continues to wait for a better offer.

Now, it appears the Bucks are attempting to involve a third team in order to make their package more attractive to the Suns. However, with Phoenix's front office not willing to budge on their demands, it remains to be seen whether or not they will get what they want in return for Crowder. With the trade deadline now just eight days away, the Bucks are running out of time to get their desired forward.

The saga continues... stay tuned.

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Matthew Dugandzic
MATTHEW DUGANDZIC

Matthew finished his bachelor's degree in Economics (Management) at the University of Split and got his master's degree in the same field at the University of Zadar. Whether it is playing the game as an undersized 6'3'' power forward or simply watching it, Matthew can't get enough of it. After all, he has been an avid NBA fan since the 2000s. But don't get him wrong, as Matthew still loves the old-school NBA and is a true student of the game. From on-court moments to off-court stuff, whether it's about the stars of modern-day basketball or legends of the game, Matthew covers every category of the NBA world and basketball in general, as long as it makes for an engaging and exciting story.