Phoenix Suns Trade Deadline Primer: What you need to know

Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty ImagesHere comes the trade deadline. A whacky week lies before us as teams across the NBA attempt to either fortify their rosters for a postseason run or sell off assets to improve their chances further down the line. General managers are fielding phone calls, trying to keep information close to the vest, and avoiding those Shams Charania text messages as long as possible before they leak any news.

The Phoenix Suns are no different, as general manager and president of basketball operations James Jones will be answering phone calls for a team that we assume is a buyer on the market. The Suns aren’t your standard team looking to make deals, however, as they are a…