Phoenix Revamp: Competitive Reset Without a Full Tear-Down (PHI/MIN/POR)

[eitanr]

Let’s be real—it’s going to be very tough for Phoenix to rebuild in the traditional sense. They’ll likely need their picks back from Houston, and even that’s a challenge. The Rockets reportedly don’t want to part with Jalen Green and multiple assets even for someone like Booker. So... what can Phoenix actually do?

The following idea isn’t a full teardown, but a revamp—injecting youth into the roster while still remaining competitive enough to push for the playoffs.

1. PHI: Devin Booker, Nick Richards → FOR Paul George, Jared McCain, No. 3 Pick
Why for the Sixers:
Daryl Morey has reportedly explored packaging the No. 3 pick and wants to move off Paul George if it helps land a legit star. Enter Devin Booker—who forms a new Big 3 with Embiid and Maxey. Even if Embiid misses time, Booker and Maxey can carry the offense. Nick Richards fills a gap at backup center or temporary starter.

2. MIN: Jaden McDaniels, Naz Reid (S&T – 4 yrs/$100M), Rob Dillingham → FOR Kevin Durant
Why for the Wolves:
If Minnesota falls short against OKC in the WCF, don’t be surprised if they go star-hunting again. The team was already linked to KD, and adding him could push them over the top. This is a win-now swing for a team already deep in.

3. POR: Duop Reath → FOR Ryan Dunn
Why for the Blazers:
Portland is overloaded with centers and could use a young wing like Dunn. A simple rebalancing move for a rebuilding roster.

Why this works for Phoenix:
The Suns completely overhaul their roster—getting younger, deeper, and more flexible. They avoid a total tank but reset around youth with upside, while still fielding a competitive group that can aim for the playoffs.

Reworked Suns Depth Chart:
PG: Jared McCain / Rob Dillingham
SG: Bradley Beal / Grayson Allen / Cody Martin
SF: Jaden McDaniels / Ace Bailey
PF: Paul George / Royce O'Neale
C: Naz Reid / Duop Reath

[psman2]

Is Phoenix under the 1st apron to do receive a SNT player? And Dunn>>Reath in trade value. Reath might be a late 2nd while Dunn still carries a late 1st round value imo.

[ReggiesKnicks]

Can't S+T and trade a draft pick in the same draft. Far too many variables to overcome.

[Tim Lehrbach]

Reath is not somebody you trade an asset for. He's just a guy who can fill some minutes, but you'd rather he didn't.

[jredsaz]

I’m looking for a lot more in return for Devin Booker than that. I like the pieces you add to the roster like Reid and McDaniels though. Suns need defense and size. Don’t know what the Wolves will be willing to do in a trade for another week or two.

[Texas Chuck]

YEp this is a lot of work that went into this but unfortunately the apron issues and the S&T with current draft picks make it not tenable as constructed.

[jredsaz]

YEp this is a lot of work that went into this but unfortunately the apron issues and the S&T with current draft picks make it not tenable as constructed.

This can all work if Beal gets stretched and the order of operations for the trades are made at the correct time on the calendar. Beal is just not in the final roster. I don’t like a lot of the moves but the trades are exceedingly fixable.

[Texas Chuck]

YEp this is a lot of work that went into this but unfortunately the apron issues and the S&T with current draft picks make it not tenable as constructed.

This can all work if Beal gets stretched and the order of operations for the trades are made at the correct time on the calendar. Beal is just not in the final roster. I don’t like a lot of the moves but the trades are exceedingly fixable.

I thought I saw someone had run the numbers and that Beal would have to give up a pretty big chunk of money for the Suns to be able to do that. And I can't imagine he is willing to do that. At absolute best he could get an MLE deal as a free agent.

[Slim Tubby]

The Wolves wouldn't trade McDaniels straight up for KD let alone add Reid and Dilly. I'm sure Durant will be on the move but it won't be to MIN.

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[eminence]

Would hate that for Minnesota.

[jredsaz]

YEp this is a lot of work that went into this but unfortunately the apron issues and the S&T with current draft picks make it not tenable as constructed.

This can all work if Beal gets stretched and the order of operations for the trades are made at the correct time on the calendar. Beal is just not in the final roster. I don’t like a lot of the moves but the trades are exceedingly fixable.

I thought I saw someone had run the numbers and that Beal would have to give up a pretty big chunk of money for the Suns to be able to do that. And I can't imagine he is willing to do that. At absolute best he could get an MLE deal as a free agent.

Most the Suns can stretch is 15% of the cap which is going to be about $23.2M. Suns have just over $3.8M in dead cap right now. Beal needs to give up about $15M to make the money work. That’s $7.5M per year which I think he can more than make up with a different team in a fresh start. I don’t think it’s a problem to come to an agreement even if it’s probably a mistake for the Suns.

[tester551]

Portland accepts tgeir part of the deal within a nanosecond...
Unfortunately, Suns would never offer it.

That part of the OP is not realistic