If there is any team with the least rumored trade rumors before this season's trade deadline, it may be the Phoenix Suns. The Suns have played extremely well this season, and now they have a record of 44 wins and 10 losses, ranking first in the league, such a good chemistry, there is no big deal is also understandable. And just when there was only one hour left before the deal deadline, the Suns also chose to make a deal!
According to The Famous Woj, the Pacers sent Craig to the Suns in exchange for Jaylen Smith and a second-round pick! The Suns' deal will reintegrate the old Craig into the team, and it can also be regarded as a reinforcement for the team, after all, Craig is also the main rotation in the Pacers this season, playing 51 games, 14 starts, and averaging 6.5 points and 3.8 rebounds per game!
The reason why the Suns completed this deal is actually because their internal personnel reserves are enough, although Jaylen Smith plays well and occasionally has a bright performance, but the Suns' inner line has Ayton, McGee and Biyombo three tough players, there is no Jaylen Smith position, send him away, usher in a forward fighter, really a good choice!
And for the Suns, trading Craig actually has another advantage, that is, Craig does not have any time to run in, in the 20-21 season, he is playing in the Suns, very familiar with Paul and Booker, and is also very familiar with the overall tactical system of the Suns, and can seamlessly connect the team, which is difficult for others to do!
For the Suns, who are determined to compete for the championship this season, they have made some minor repairs and made some targeted adjustments before the trade deadline, and they can really see the maturity of the team's management, they know what the current team needs, and this deal may play a key role in the subsequent playoffs, let's wait and see!