Former Suns Forward Named Underrated Free Agent
Phoenix Suns fans have their eyes focused on a busy free agent period ahead, though there isn't expected to be much wiggle room thanks to their salary cap situation.
The Suns are right against the luxury tax and will rely on veteran minimums to fill out whatever remaining holes on the roster are needed.
However, there will still be attention on some familiar names outside of Phoenix - Dario Saric being one of them.
Saric was dealt to Oklahoma City during the 2022-23 season and is now set to hit free agency. Though a reunion isn't expected in Phoenix, many Suns fans will be interested to see where he lands.
Bleacher Report listed Saric as one of the top ten most intriguing free agents set to hit the market.
"Dario Šarić has spent the past few years transitioning from a never-really-was playmaking combo wing to complementary tweener big. And it looks good on him," wrote Dan Favale.
"Losing part of 2020-21 and all of 2021-22 to a torn right ACL definitely sapped Šarić of some east-west mobility, a functional deprecation most noticeable on defense. But he still maintains his balance of force and finesse mixed with operable floor spacing.
"Šarić's performance started to turn a few weeks before getting traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. He didn't play a big role upon arrival, but he drained 39.1 percent of his threes; got some reps in as a screener; used his shoulders as subtle battering rams on slips to and catches around the basket; peppered in nifty push shots; and kept his head on a swivel when prowling for rebounds.
"Deploying him at the 5 requires the right defensive personnel but is a workable lineup option. That versatility alone could drive his price past the minimum, though anyone looking for frontcourt versatility should give him a ring."
