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Tyler Johnson helps the Suns now, but becomes critical to offseason plans as big expiring contract

When the Suns traded Ryan Anderson for Tyler JohnsonWayne Ellington was also included in the deal for further salary relief but was waived Thursday — my first reaction was probably like many others.

Huh?

However, the more I thought about it, the more I think it makes sense when it comes to how Phoenix will play their cards this offseason. And also switching out Anderson, who was on the end of the Suns’ bench, for a likely starter is a win in the short-term as the young core needs more proven players around them.