SALT LAKE CITY – The Phoenix Suns are interested in acquiring Jahlil Okafor in a trade, according to Fox 10 Phoenix.
The Suns’ interest in the 76ers reserve center isn’t new. Phoenix had expressed interest before, according to league sources. The Suns, however, reportedly want to revisit obtaining Okafor after reaching an agreement in principle Monday to trade disgruntled guard Eric Bledsoe to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for post player Greg Monroe and a protected 2018 first-round pick and a 2018 protected second-rounder.
The Suns don’t have any long-term plans for Monroe who’s making $17 million in this the final year of his contract.