The Suns do not have a championship roster. But they do have pieces that can be on a championship roster.
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In the right system, these players can play key roles. Look at Leonardo Barbosa on the Golden State Warriors. That system brought out the best in his skill set.
A big factor in the trade deadline is always the player’s contract. Even if a player embodies the franchise’s ideal player, there is risk in letting that player become an unrestricted free agent.
Teams without a realistic shot at the championship will often sell these type of players at the trade deadline.