The Phoenix Suns took one on the chin today, with news that free-agent target LaMarcus Aldridge has reached a deal with the San Antonio Spurs. However, all is not lost in the Valley of the Sun. Here's our Suns Free Agency Rumors Roundup For July 4th.
What's Next After Aldridge?
The Suns were a surprise finalist for the services of the former Trail Blazers star, even outlasting Portland as Aldridge informed is former team that they were out of the running on Friday night.
Regardless, the Suns are forced to move on and assess their options in what is a rapidly dwindling free agency pool.
Per Paul Coro of AZCentral Sports, "the Suns still will look to add shooting, experience, frontline help and a third point guard in free agency. They will remain open to using their cache of draft picks and young talent in a trade that lands an elite player, which they acknowledge needing to reach the next tier. Until that type of deal becomes available, it appears they will tweak the roster in free agency with role players and count on maturation from their young standouts."
The Suns have 11 players set to be under contract already, including retaining guard Brandon Knight on a recent five-year, $70 million agreement.
Best Response Ever
Phoenix mayor Greg Stanton joined the Suns' push for Aldridge early on the 4th of July, showcasing this for everyone to see -- including the tagged Aldridge -- on Twitter:
Hey @aldridge_12, check out what we’re dropping in Downtown PHX tomorrow! #WeArePHX #LMAtoPHX pic.twitter.com/963VFHu6QC
— Greg Stanton (@MayorStanton) July 4, 2015
Obviously, things didn't pan out. But, rather that getting mad, Stanton got GREEN:
For those inquiring about the future of the #LMA banner...Our city has one of the best recycling programs in the country.
— Greg Stanton (@MayorStanton) July 4, 2015
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