This season, the Suns have ranked first in the league, and the team's excellent tactical system gives the team hope of hitting the championship this season. However, the Suns still hope to strengthen and improve the lineup again on the basis of the original lineup. For the Suns' interior line, Ayton, McGee and Biyombo are too single-functioning, and eating cake under the basket is acceptable, but the individual offensive means and range are too general. According to media reports, the Suns intend to trade for Sabonis Jr., and the Suns have been following Sabonis for a long time.
According to media reports, the Suns have officially sought a trade with the Pacers for Sabonis Jr., and the team is willing to send Ayton, Jaylen Smith and 1 first-round draft pick to get Sass from the Pacers. The US media analyzed the deal from the perspective of two teams:
For the Suns, Sabonis Jr.'s contract is good value for money. This season, Sam has averaged 19 points and 12 rebounds per game, and he will be on a contract of around $20 million for the next three seasons. Previously, the Suns and team Ayton had a serious disagreement over the renewal of the contract, Ayton thought he could get a five-year, $170 million top salary contract, but the Suns owner and management did not think so. If the deal is reached, the Suns can have a cost-effective star interior player and solve the problem of Ayton's contract extension.
In terms of tactical system, Sa will enrich the Suns' offensive means. Sa is good at providing no-ball cover for defenders and can help him eat cake and shoot points. The Suns already have a defender like Paul who is good at assists and blocking, and the addition of Sam is the icing on the cake.
For the Pacers, the team was willing to trade Samsa, but the team offered a higher offer. The Suns' chips are tempting, Ayton is the inside lineman, and he has shown his strength in the Suns. The Pacers can give Ayton the big contract and ball he wants, and if Ayton joins the Pacers, his personal data will obviously be better than ever.