It's no secret now that the Phoenix Suns are looking for a trade to send Eric Bledsoe away.
Bledsoe has made it clear he wants out and as the Suns have looked around the league for a suitable option, the New York Knicks appeared to be one of just those.
However, the Suns' asking price from the Knicks was too steep as Phoenix wanted both Frank Ntilikina and Willy Hernangomez. Knicks general manager Steve Mills isn't willing to trade either of them for Bledsoe.
Sources said the Suns asked for a combo of Ntilikina and Hernangomez. Mills doesn’t want to part with either. Mills supported Hornacek in making Hernangomez “earn’’ his minutes.
“This is part of Willy’s development,’’ Mills said. “He’s a guy who’s going to be with us the next three years and we have a lot of time to work with him, and he’s going to be part of who we are.”
“We’re committed to him (Ntilikina) and his development,’’ Mills said. “What we’re trying to do with this team, it centers around guys like Frank, KP, draft picks moving forward. I feel really good about him.’’
The Suns will still obviously be looking to trade Bledsoe while now it looks like New York is no longer a possible destination.
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