The Phoenix Suns are reportedly among the many groups which have expressed curiosity in buying and selling for Charlotte Hornets ahead Jalen McDaniels forward of the February 9 deadline.
Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium stated McDaniels might land in Phoenix as a part of a deal that entails Jae Crowder, who has not performed for the Suns this season over displeasure along with his contract.
"Sources inform me that the Suns have emerged as a workforce with curiosity in (Jalen) McDaniels, amongst a number of others in current weeks."<br><br>NBA Insider <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania?ref_src=twsrcpercent5Etfw">@ShamsCharania</a> experiences on groups exhibiting curiosity within the Charlotte Hornets ahead. <a href="https://t.co/eyv3keH3Oi">pic.twitter.com/eyv3keH3Oi</a>
McDaniels, 24, is averaging 10.9 factors, 4.9 rebounds and a couple of.1 assists per recreation as a part of a career-best season. He is on tempo to set profession highs in all three of the aforementioned stats whereas additionally pulling down his most threes and taking part in stable protection on the perimeter.
“He undoubtedly match good (right here). He is lengthy, he can swap 1 by means of 5, he can get within the lane and he can run with me. He is an awesome teammate to play with for certain,” Hornets guard LaMelo Ball stated, per Israel Omondi of Sports activities Illustrated.
The Hornets exploring a commerce for McDaniels is an attention-grabbing determination however could also be a sign of their lack of willingness to pay him this summer time. The 2019 second-round choose can be an unrestricted free agent this offseason and will not lack in suitors as groups proceed to prioritize three-and-D expertise.
If the Hornets do not suppose they’re going to be capable of signal him when he reaches the open market, making a transfer earlier than the deadline and maybe touchdown a protected first-round choose might make some sense.
The Suns would seemingly slot McDaniels into the position beforehand performed by Crowder, who has completed nothing to assist his worth by sitting out this season. By this level within the marketing campaign, Crowder is extra of a distressed asset than precise commerce piece the Suns can use to accumulate a stable alternative.
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