The Phoenix Suns are entering the 11th hour. The NBA trade deadline looms, as February 9 is the last day that teams can trade assets in an effort to either bolster their roster or commit to a failing season. The expectation for the Suns is that they are the former, a team looking to be buyers on the market, as they attempt to make the postseason for the third consecutive season.
It has been a journey to this point. They’ve had a slew of injuries, have been held hostage by a veteran power forward, and have yet to play quality, consistent basketball with all of their players healthy at the same time.