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For months, Jae Crowder and the Phoenix Suns have been at an impasse. Crowder, who is on the final year of the three-year, $29.2 million deal he signed in the 2020 offseason, has lobbied for a contract extension, while the Suns have been hesitant to extend the 32-year old forward, given the uncertainty regarding his […]

The Atlanta Hawks as an organization appears to be mired in considerable uncertainty at the moment. Many expected the Hawks to make a leap following their blockbuster Dejounte Murray acquisition. However, through 32 games, the Hawks are treading the line of mediocrity with a 16-16 record. Thus, if push comes to shove, perhaps Atlanta could […]

The Phoenix Suns have been looking to unload Jae Crowder all season long after the two sides had a contract dispute over the offseason. And while they have had consistent interest from teams throughout the start of the 2022-23 season, the Suns haven’t received an offer that has led them to finally move on from […]

Reports came out earlier this week that the Milwaukee Bucks almost pulled off a three-team trade for Phoenix Suns outcast Jae Crowder, with the hold-up being the Houston Rockets’ desire for a first-round pick for their involvement. However, the Bucks have stiff competition for Crowder’s services, with the Utah Jazz and Atlanta Hawks involved in […]

The Boston Celtics are on a roll to start the 2022-23 season. They lead the NBA with a 22-7 record so far, and look every bit like the Finals contender they were expected to be entering the season. Even after losing two in a row on their tough west coast road trip, the Celtics managed […]

The Jae Crowder-Phoenix Suns trade saga appears to be nearing its conclusion. Three-and-D forwards are at a premium, making Crowder a coveted asset in the trade market. Of all the suitors, it seems as if the Milwaukee Bucks remain Crowder’s likeliest destination. However, the Bucks and Suns have been unable to find a suitable agreement […]

We’re already nearing December 15th, which means that teams are likely going to be more active on the trade market. Players who signed as free agents over the summer will become trade eligible by the said date, and activity in the trade market is expected to pick up. This could mean that Jae Crowder could […]

Despite a whole lot of interest from around the league in Jae Crowder, the Phoenix Suns have yet to pull the trigger on a trade deal for the 32-year-old veteran. Crowder clearly wants out and he has refused to play a single minute for the Suns until this issue is resolved. Despite this fact, the […]

The Phoenix Suns have emerged as the top team in a Western Conference that hasn’t seen many teams look interested in winning this season. It’s no surprise that once again, Phoenix’s top-end talent and strong depth have allowed them to emerge as a title contender, and they should continue to contend as the season progresses. […]

The Atlanta Hawks are one of the contenders in the Eastern Conference, as they are off to an 11-9 start. Atlanta is led by Trae Young and has surrounded him with a well-rounded roster. The Hawks proved that they want to be contenders by making a move for Dejounte Murray in the offseason. Murray has […]

The Golden State Warriors reportedly have interest in acquiring stranded Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder. Just because their prospective partnership would placate wants and needs of parties, though, hardly means Crowder will soon be bound for the Bay. Here are four obstacles that complicate Golden State’s pursuit of the veteran forward. 3. Salary-matching hurdles Crowder’s […]

Jae Crowder has not played a single minute this season as his holdout with the Phoenix Suns rages on. This might change in the near future, though, with a handful of teams being strongly linked to a potential trade for the veteran swingman. The Golden State Warriors, the Milwaukee Bucks, and the Dallas Mavericks have […]

A reunion might be in the works for the Dallas Mavericks and Jae Crowder. The disgruntled Phoenix Suns forward has asked for a trade from his current team already. With Dallas in desperate help for Doncic, Crowder’s two-way prowess would be a godsend for this team. However, as Sean Deveney reported, there’s a bit of […]

The Golden State Warriors’ title defense is starting off on the wrong foot. At 8 – 10, the team has just not looked good as of late. With most of their young guns struggling, speculation about potential trade targets are afoot. One of these rumored players for the Warriors is Phoenix Suns veteran Jae Crowder. […]

The Chicago Bulls are off to an 8-10 start, which has put them in an interesting spot. Chicago has some great talent on their roster, but losing games early on has led to the question, could the Bulls be sellers? There are options for either route that Chicago goes, but buying would result in giving […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have gotten off to a blazing hot start in the 2022-23 season, as they won their first nine games, and currently only sit behind the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference standings. After falling to the Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals last season, it’s looking like the Bucks and Celtics are […]

The Phoenix Suns and Jae Crowder remain hopeful of finding a trade destination during the 2022-23 NBA season, and early indications suggest that the Milwaukee Bucks remain at the forefront of his market. Milwaukee has long been linked to Crowder ever since his trade request during the offseason, and while no deal has materialized of […]

Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder has been the subject of trade rumors ever since he and the Suns decided that it’d be best for both parties to part ways in the meantime as they look for a resolution to their issues. In fact, a trade involving the 6’6 forward might be imminent, as reports came […]

It’s been well known for quite some time that the Phoenix Suns and Jae Crowder are heading for a split. Crowder wants a new deal that the Suns aren’t willing to give him, as they turned the starting power forward role over to Cam Johnson prior to him suffering a meniscus injury. As a result, […]

Jae Crowder has been linked to the Miami Heat for quite some time. The disgruntled Phoenix Suns’ forward is seeking a trade and has yet to play this season. Recent reports have stated that Phoenix wants a specific player from Miami in a potential trade, per SNY. “Miami is among the teams Phoenix has touched […]

Despite being off to a blazing 10-1, first-place in the Eastern Conference start to the 2022-23 NBA season, the Milwaukee Bucks are resting on their laurels. Reports out of Wisconsin say that the team is making calls, and exploring the Grayson Allen trade market. The former Duke Blue Devil is having a nice offensive season, […]

Milwaukee Bucks guard Grayson Allen could prove to play a key role in acquiring Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder, according to Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Jake Fischer. “The Bucks’ interest in Crowder is well known, and Milwaukee has called numerous teams about Grayson Allen’s trade prospects,” Fischer said Friday morning. “Salary-wise, the two wings […]

In what has developed into a stagnant storyline, Jae Crowder is still not playing basketball. The Phoenix Suns are expected to trade him but nothing has come to fruition. But could Crowder return to Phoenix following Cam Johnson’s recent knee injury? According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, Cam Johnson is expected to miss 1-2 months. Despite […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have not gotten off to a great start to the 2022-23 season. At 3-4, they played some dismal basketball to start the year but at least seem to now be getting on the right track. Still, they could use a little more firepower and have a clear option to add some. Although […]

The Phoenix Suns were able to avoid a divorce with their center Deandre Ayton. The same couldn’t be said for the man starting beside him the past two seasons in Jae Crowder, who’s been the subject of trade whispers for months now. Crowder has conspicuously been missing from the Suns ever since their playoff ouster […]

As the NBA season gets underway, one of the last unsettled bit of business from the offseason is the pending Jae Crowder trade. The Phoenix Suns and the 10-year NBA veteran have mutually decided to part ways. The only thing left to do is to find the right trade partner. Rumors have Crowder being interested […]

After having stated his displeasure with his current role on the Phoenix Suns, veteran forward Jae Crowder now finds himself on the trade block. With his recent absence from the Suns’ training camp, this now makes his exit from The Valley of the Sun more likely. As a well-accomplished 3-and-D role player, there’s no doubt […]

Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder is a 10-year NBA veteran who’s brought his toughness and 3-and-D ability to seven different NBA teams. After the last two seasons of being a key starter on the Western Conference contender Suns, both the team and the player are ready to move on. The franchise has shut the 32-year-old […]

While Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder isn’t a superstar by any stretch of the imagination, he’s still drawn plenty of suitors in the trade market following his fallout with the Suns during the offseason. The league places a premium on players with Crowder’s skillset, making him an attractive target for teams looking to bolster their […]

Jae Crowder has no shortage of suitors as the Phoenix Suns continue to search for a trade partner. But, what if the organization is actually looking to get valuable pieces in return for the veteran? Per Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, there have been rumblings about a possible Crowder-Jordan Clarkson trade with the Utah Jazz […]

Jae Crowder and the Phoenix Suns are headed for a break up. The only question remaining is where Crowder will be traded. Recent reports have linked the veteran forward to the Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks, stating that Atlanta and Miami are his two preferred trade destinations, per Yahoo Sports. From a mutual interest perspective, […]

Following a surprise run to the 2021 Eastern Conference Finals, the Atlanta Hawks scuffled through a disappointing 2022 season, finishing 43-39 and suffering a first-round exit at the hands of the Miami Heat. However, the Hawks have higher ambitions and they might not be done upgrading the roster just yet. Enter Phoenix Suns forward Jae […]

Jae Crowder is still on the Phoenix Suns after the two sides agreed on a plan to seek a trade ahead of training camp, but it’s not as if there are no suitors for the veteran forward. The Milwaukee Bucks are one of the teams with interest in Crowder, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe. Marc […]

The Phoenix Suns are looking to trade veteran forward Jae Crowder and it appears that Cleveland Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman could be moved for Crowder. Just an FYI in two games against the Suns last season Cedi Osman shot 16-30 from the field, 11-19 from three-point range and scored 43 points. His name has been […]

Jae Crowder is on the trade block. Crowder and the Phoenix Suns agreed to part ways after the Suns decided to prioritize Cam Johnson over the veteran. Teams such as the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, and Dallas Mavericks have been linked to Crowder. However, NBA insider Marc Stein hit the brakes on Dallas’ […]

Jae Crowder and the Phoenix Suns have agreed to part ways. But what is the reason for Crowder wanting to leave Phoenix? NBA insider Marc Stein revealed that Crowder was looking for a contract extension, while the Suns had concerns about his playing time. According to Stein, league sources said that the Suns let Jae […]

I guess we can say that the Phoenix Suns had a pretty good 2021-22 NBA season. On one hand, they did finish with the best regular season record in the NBA. On the other hand, that accomplishment was eclipsed by how they were unceremoniously booted in the second round of the playoffs by the Dallas […]

The Miami Heat reportedly made a trade offer for Jae Crowder, per Matt Moore of The Action Network. A pair of sources told Moore the deal included Duncan Robinson and a protected first-round pick. However, the Phoenix Suns ultimately were not interested in the deal and felt as if they could get more for Crowder. […]

The Phoenix Suns have been waiting to hit the court for the 2022-23 season ever since they were eliminated from the playoffs by the Dallas Mavericks. The Suns looked shaky all throughout the playoffs, and then completely fell apart in Game 7 against the Mavericks, sending them to the offseason wondering what went wrong. It […]