Three Unlikely Players Phoenix Could Still Acquire at Trade Deadline

With less than two weeks to go before the highly anticipated NBA trade deadline, rumors continue to swirl around on what the Phoenix Suns may do.

The Milwaukee Bucks have received permission to speak with Jae Crowder, and thus are considered a strong favorite to land the power forward with less than ten days until the trade deadline.

The possibility of Rui Hachimura has come and gone. Kyle Kuzma is likely getting an extension in Washington. Coby White was reportedly discussed but nothing serious emerged.

Should Phoenix find a trade partner elsewhere, keep an eye out for these three players:

John Collins

Atlanta Hawks power forward John Collins has been in trade rumors for the entirety of the season.

The 25-year-old is currently averaging 13.5 points, 7.7 rebound and 1.2 assists. During the 2019-20 campaign, Collins averaged 21.6 points flashing his potential of what he can accomplish offensively.

The Suns could use a player like Collins as he would add size and provide a huge boost offensively alongside Deandre Ayton in the post.

The only barrier in trading for Collins is his contract situation. He is only in year two of a five-year $125 Million contract that expires in 2026.

Despite his hefty contract, Collins would still be an effective player for Phoenix’s rotation if they were to trade for him.

OG Anunoby

OG Anunoby could be a future All-Star in the NBA, and the Suns could benefit from Toronto potentially looking to be sellers at the deadline.

Anunoby is having a fantastic season for the Raptors averaging 16.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists.

At only 25-years-old, Anunoby would fit perfectly with the Suns’ young core that consists of Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton, Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson.

A problem Phoenix may run into however is that the Raptors may be asking for at least two first round picks in return for Anunoby’s services which is a lot to give up.

The high asking price Toronto may demand may be worth it for a guy like Anunoby who is just starting to reach the surface of what he can achieve in the NBA.

Duncan Robinson

After starting his career red hot with the Miami Heat, Duncan Robinson has seen major regression in his game over the past couple of seasons.

Robinson is only averaging 6.9 points. 1.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists this season while only playing 17.9 minutes a game, the lowest since his rookie season.

Maybe Robinson just needs a fresh start. The 28-year-old has proven that he can be a key contributor to a championship team as he averaged 11.9 points for Miami in the 2020 playoffs where they made it all the way to the NBA Finals.

With Landry Shamet out indefinitely, Robinson could fill his role perfectly as a sharpshooter which can pay dividends for the Suns.