With the NBA trade deadline quickly approaching, teams throughout the league are looking to make a potential deal. Among the notable struggling units hoping to make a change are the lowly Phoenix Suns.
Now that the playoffs are seemingly out of contention for the Suns, it seems they could be looking to develop more of their young talent. As a result, forward Jared Dudley and center Tyson Chandler are reportedly on the trade block, according to Chris Mannix of Yahoo! Sports:
If you want Tyson Chandler or Jared Dudley, call — Phoenix is willing to send out both of them.
The hope prior to the year was that Phoenix would be competitive in the juggernaut Western Conference with their healthy mix of veterans and young talent. However, it was not long before drastic changes had to be made with both coach and player personnel.
Article Continues BelowThat said, it seems the Suns are now ready to shift gears toward a complete rebuild. The first step, of course, would be to deal the veterans Dudley and Chandler. Fortunately, both players could still bring something to the table for a potential contender.
Although Chandler may not be the feared rim protector he once was, the former Defensive Player of the Year is still one of the savviest big men in the league. He is currently averaging a modest 6.4 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 0.6 blocks per game.
Meanwhile, Dudley has not had much luck since returning to Phoenix for his second stint with the team. The 10-year veteran is currently averaging career-lows in points, rebounds, and minutes per game.