The Suns, with a winning percentage of 80%, finally reached double digits in the number of times they lost the court, and it is expected that the long winning streak will be ended, and with the overall strength of the Suns, it is not impossible to have another wave of 11 consecutive wins. But taking first place in the league and having absolute home advantage in the playoffs doesn't guarantee that the Suns will be able to win this season's championship. How to lose the championship last season, I believe the team is still fresh in the memory, so although the Suns have a good record, they should not do nothing in the trading market, but should seize the trading opportunity to strengthen.
In fact, the Suns don't need to bring in too many players, but they have to find players who are strong and experienced in the playoffs. It is reported that the Suns intend to gamble on the future and fully pursue the Rockets' backcourt core Gordon. I believe that many fans have also seen many rumors of trade with Gordon, and even think that the Rockets really only need to get a second-round pick to take Gordon away. Gordon is still playing for the Rockets, which is enough to prove that the Lakers and Nets only come up with a second-round pick or can't take away the star player.
According to the preliminary deal plan, the Suns are sincere, and in order to get Gordon, they intend to make a three-way transaction. First, they brought in the Thunder, who were in the rebuilding phase, and picked up Smith and a 26-year first-round pick in exchange for a valuable 22-year first-round pick with Kenridge Williams. Second, the Suns will send Saric, Shamet and Payton Jr., who are reimbursed for the season, to the trade list, and will take back the 22-year first-round pick and a protected 24-year first-round pick, hoping to get top guard Gordon in a 5-for-1 way.
This three-way deal is very feasible, because the Thunder have been actively peddling Kenridge Williams, and it is rare for the Suns to take over, and the Suns are not unwilling to use Kenridge Williams, after all, he is also a good 3D forward. The point is that the Rockets can get the coveted first-round pick from the Suns, which is of great help to them rebuild, and they are naturally willing to take on the contract of Sharich and Shamet. I have to say that if the Suns are willing to come up with such chips, the Rockets will not force Gordon to stay.
So, Gordon really has the potential to be the winner this time. This season he averaged 14 points and 3 assists per game and shot 43 percent from three-point range. Bulldozer breakouts are commonplace, and outside projection can be used in the Suns' fluid offensive moves. More importantly, having the ability to defend the core players will be useful in the playoffs. In this way, the Suns are basically no short board, and it should be a matter of time before Paul wants to win the first crown of his career. Therefore, the Suns should vigorously promote the completion of the three-way transaction, as long as it is completed, the suspense of winning this season should end early.