After the 92nd spin of the summer, the Damian Lillard trade roulette wheel has ended up on the Phoenix Suns. Rumors began surfacing late this afternoon that Phoenix may be involved in potential Lillard trade scenarios, not directly, but as a facilitator.
The buzz began with Arizona sports radio personality John Gambadoro, who was ahead of the curve on the Kevin Durant-to-Phoenix deal last year. Gambadoro tweeted that, in the wake of any potential Lillard trade, Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic might be available. He speculated that Phoenix might value Nurkic above their current center, Deandre Ayton, and further than Portland might like a younger player at center themselves.