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The Phoenix Suns are expected to circle back with the Boston Celtics on the potential to acquire soon-to-be restricted free agent point guard Terry Rozier, according to Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer.
The Suns are expected to make a “strong push” for Rozier, as they had previously offered a protected first-round pick for the 6-foot-1 shifty guard before the 2018-19 season started, but Boston demanded an unprotected first-rounder.
The potential to acquire Rozier is highly dependent on Kyrie Irving's free agent decision this upcoming July, as if he was to leave, the starting job would open up for Rozier — finally giving him the keys to Brad Stevens' offensive system, as he once had in the 2018 NBA playoffs.
Phoenix has been looking for a starting-caliber point guard for several months now, going from having a logjam of Brandon Knight, Goran Dragic, and Eric Bledsoe at the position, to having none of them, bouncing between candidates.
Mike James, Tyler Ulis, Isaiah Canaan, De'Anthony Melton, and the recently-acquired combo guard Tyler Johnson are only some of the names the franchise has tried at the point guard spot — failing to find the right player to suit up next to Devin Booker in the backcourt.
Booker has played the position for the majority of the season, and while his effort to adjust has been admirable, it's clear that his new responsibilities have hindered his ability to develop as the feared scorer he had proven to be in his three years in the league.
The Suns must make a gaudy bid for Rozier in order to garner his services, but most importantly, they must hope Irving signs back with Boston — making the Louisville product expendable for the Eastern Conference powerhouse.
