At the start of the new NBA season, the Suns suffered a reversal in the game against the Lakers. The reason for this loss is simple, the Suns are missing two $80 million superstars Booker and Beal, and the Lakers are only Durant alone. The Lakers opted for a three-man package for Durant, because except for Nurkic, the rest of the players only have a base salary.
This is because the three supergiants make up the majority of the team's salary. The Suns need to realize that what they need most may not be Beal, but Harden. If Harden can join the team, the Suns will have a greater championship hope. In the two games of the new season, the Suns faced a statistic that was unbearable to look at due to turnovers and assist turnovers.
The Suns had only 39 assists in two games but had 39 turnovers, averaging 20 assists and 20 turnovers per game. This means that the Suns are less playmaker and are mainly single-handed. Of course, the individual singles ability is really strong, but the passing ability is lacking. The Suns only have 20 assists per game, which is very few.
And with so many turnovers with not many passes, it shows that the Suns lack a truly top-tier guard. In the game against the Lakers, Durant had eight turnovers and that was because no one could pass the ball to him.
As a result, the Suns now seem to need Harden more than Beal, as Harden is a player with a consistent attendance and can solve the problem of assist turnovers, and he can at least pass the ball well. The Suns currently have two great scorers, Booker and Bi Durant, but adding Harden will help boost the team's performance.
The addition of Harden would not only increase the offensive power, but also solve the Suns' passing problems. Considering the Suns currently lack an orthodox guard, it's nearly impossible for them to compete for a championship in the playoffs. Therefore, the Suns should trade Beal for Harden as soon as possible, which may have a chance to change the current situation.