The Phoenix Suns continue to make a flurry of moves in free agency, making two key additions on Saturday to get Chris Paul and Devin Booker more help.
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Suns are trading for Jock Landale from the Atlanta Hawks to add another big man to their roster. It comes after JaVale McGee left for the Dallas Mavericks earlier.
After that, the team also reached a one-year deal with Josh Okogie. However, terms of the deal were not disclosed immediately:
The Phoenix Suns are trading for Australian center Jock Landale from the Atlanta Hawks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Landale averaged 4.9 points and 2.7 rebounds in 54 games for the Spurs last season.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 2, 2022
Free agent Josh Okogie has agreed to a one-year deal with the Phoenix Suns, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 3, 2022
The Suns are certainly shaping up their roster nicely. They also signed former Golden State Warriors guard Damion Lee on a one-year deal recently, making sure that the team is filled with solid contributors and role players.
It remains to be seen how the Suns will officially look come the 2022-23 season, though. Kevin Durant demanded a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, and he has Phoenix at the top of his wish list of preferred destinations. Aside from his relationship with Devin Booker and respect for Chris Paul, being able to play for Monty Williams is something that reportedly interests KD.
Of course, it will take a lot from the Suns to trade for KD, but if they do pull it off, the team will certainly look way different than it is now.
The Suns have been a powerhouse team in the West in the past couple of years, and they seem to be just a piece away from the title. Sure enough, fans are hoping they can finally get over that hump next campaign.
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