BOSTON – T.J. McConnell came into the NBA in 2015 as an undrafted rookie out of Arizona, battling for a final roster spot.
But the reserve point guard has defied odds by becoming a major player in the 76ers' turnaround. And opposing teams are taking notice.
The Phoenix Suns approached the Sixers in recent weeks about acquiring McConnell in a trade, according to multiple league sources. The Suns offered a second-round pick, and the Sixers declined the offer.
In desperate need of a point guard, Phoenix reportedly also expressed interest in Patrick Beverly of the Los Angeles Clippers, Cory Joseph of the Indiana Pacers and Spencer Dinwiddie of the Brooklyn Nets.