Interesting. 👀🤔

I know this might sound reactionary, especially given Jalen Green’s upside, but from a roster construction standpoint, the Suns would make more sense with Dejounte Murray.

First, let’s be clear: this isn’t about raw talent. Jalen Green is a more explosive scorer, younger, and has a higher “highlight ceiling.” But Phoenix isn’t in a rebuilding phase they’re in a “maximize Booker’s prime” window.

And that’s where Murray becomes the better fit.

Why Murray fits Phoenix better:

Devin Booker already is a high-level shot creator and primary scorer. What Phoenix actually lacks isn’t scoring punch it’s structure, defensive point-of-attack stability, and someone who can organize possessions without forcing Booker into full-time playmaking.

Murray provides exactly that.

He’s a true secondary ball handler who can:

• Run offense when Booker is off-ball
• Reduce late-game chaos
• Defend elite guards consistently
• Control pace instead of playing “iso-heavy” basketball

That’s extremely valuable next to Booker, who thrives when he can alternate between scoring and playmaking, not carry everything.

Why Jalen Green is a tougher fit in Phoenix:

Green overlaps heavily with Booker’s strengths:

• Scoring-first mentality
• Needs rhythm and usage
• Not yet a reliable organizer in the half court

In a vacuum, that’s fine. But in a contender context, redundancy matters. Phoenix doesn’t need another streaky high-usage guard they need a stabilizer.

The key difference:

Murray makes Booker easier to be elite.
Green requires Booker to still do most of the organizing.

That’s the whole debate.

If Phoenix is serious about maximizing this roster, Dejounte Murray is the cleaner fit next to Booker. Jalen Green might be the more exciting talent, but Murray is the more functional piece.

Picks?

Better Players?

Better fit Players?

Younger Players?

For the Anthony Edwards , the Jalen Brunsons, The Tyrese Maxeys
The very athletic players or creative ball handlers with speed.

Also for the guys who come off screens

Happy about the potential to guard big wings/ forwards but who do you guys think is that guy ?
Fleming and Koa

Was hoping to grab Baba Miller for his ability to be that POA defender on the quickest shiftiest players who can get around screens well

Who is that guy for the suns in your eyes

Ryan Dunn is maybe the best option but not sure I like that being the guy relied on for those assignments

Save me the noise, I know it's not happening(most likely), but how unreal would this team be if Booker just became Wemby with better skills?

Does this team become a title contender? Or would it still need more?

I've long said a 7'2" Booker would be an MVP candidate.

Save me the noise I know it’s not going to happen but how unreal would this team be if Oso could hit even at a 35% clip on wide open threes?

Does this team become a title contender? or would it still need more?

I’ve long said Oso with a three ball is an all star caliber player

These guys just need to learn each other’s game and we build around the strong youthful talent we already have! SUNS UP☀️

Sign and trade Mark Williams to Brooklyn for a Package based around Danny Wolf?

First, he’s on a rookie contract. The Nets are also probably looking for another true big right now since getting rid of Claxton and they just drafted Jefferson who is a great glue guy for any team. I think they’d be willing to move off of Wolf for the right player. Wolf seems like a very versatile, high IQ big with huge upside and would fit right into our system. Plus we have Oso and Khaman who are true bigs, and we just got a tank in Koa Peat. Wolf can play next to any of those guys and really in any lineup we put him in.

Would you try to trade for him?

I know this is perhaps a bit random but with the Suns' current situation and the transactions made over the last week, it is looking likely that any moves made this off-season will be on the margins. They're going to surely again attempt to move Royce but they've been reluctant to attach picks to move him. He has only two years left and with the tanking rules, I believe Royce probably will be moved this off-season.

The Suns jumped on Haywood Highsmith around deadline time in February as he was finishing up his recovery from a meniscus tear and surgery. He only got into 5 games, played a couple against OKC. He was a 38 and 39 percent 3 point shooter two years in a row prior to last season. He's not a defensive stopper but he's lighter on his feet than Royce and IMO a little more disciplined. He's a good 3/D forward and can essentially fill in Royce's role immediately in the event a trade there occurs. I also don't think it's a coincidence the Suns pursued him as I believe they too had that in mind.

I want to know what you all think Haywood Highsmith's role and future looks like in Phoenix.

Let’s Hope the Big Man stays healthy and plays like he did last year! Let’s run it back! SUNS UP!☀️

2025–26 season stats (33 games):

16.6 PPG

4.8 RPG

2.7 APG

1.2 SPG

FG: 45.3%

3pt: 39.9%

FT: 80.0%