The arrival of the offseason has sparked rumors about players that teams are considering. We will hear about a certain player and the Phoenix Suns every day. We’ll start to wonder, our hopes will soar, and our minds will investigate the possibility.
That being said, this season is not like the others. Phoenix’s limited options stem from their second apron limits. It’s difficult to imagine players lined up to take less and come to Phoenix unless they are genuinely committed to the concept of being a part of the team that wins the first title in organization history — which means you will be celebrated every five years with halftime recognition and a suite experience. particularly if they’re trying to cash in on their talent.
The sharpshooting guard Buddy Hield is the most recent name connected to Phoenix.
In his seven-year career, Hield, who was first selected sixth overall in the 2016 NBA Draft, has moved across the league. He began his career with the New Orleans Pelicans before being dealt, in his rookie season of 2017, to the Sacramento Kings as part of the DeMarcus Cousins trade.
After spending six seasons with Sac Town, he was dealt for Domantas Sabonis along with Tyrese Haliburton to the Indiana Pacers.
Hield was once again the piece that made the deal sweeter when he was sent to the Philadelphia 76ers this past season at the trade deadline as part of a three-team deal that also featured the San Antonio Spurs.
Hield is hitting free agency following the conclusion of a four-year, $90 million contract he signed with the Kings.
As the former Bright Side of the Sun contributor Evan Sidery points out above, he is a career 40% three-point shooter and will undoubtedly draw a lot of attention. There are also rumors of interest from the Milwaukee Bucks, Orlando Magic, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Denver Nuggets.
At thirty-one, Buddy Hield may be trying to take advantage of the final big deal of his career. He doesn’t belong in the “veteran minimum zone,” which Eric Gordon occupied during the previous offseason.
Although it’s tempting to imagine Hield in purple and orange, Gambo is probably correct in this instance. There isn’t much justification or motivation to visit the desert. Unless he wants to live in eternal celebration of having contributed to Phoenix’s championship, which isn’t a given. It’s money. Additionally, money talks.
