NBA Rumors: Suns Have Hawks Wing On Their Radar

The Phoenix Suns continue to scour the market for a Jae Crowder trade. And while the Milwaukee Bucks seem to be the most likely destination, another target for the Suns has emerged in Atlanta Hawks' wing Bogdan Bogdanovic.

Bogdan Bogdanovic is a trade target for the Phoenix Suns, per @KevinOConnorNBA

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The 30-year-old Bogdanovic has yet to play this year due to offseason knee surgery. He's been cleared for 3-on-3 work, so he's getting somewhat closer. 

His past two seasons in Atlanta have been very productive, as the 6'6" wing has averaged 15.6 points and 39.8% from downtown in two—albeit injury prone—years. 

As noted by Kevin O'Connor in The Ringer, league sources say "Bogdanovic remains on Phoenix’s radar; he checks a lot of boxes as a shooter, ball handler, and rock-solid defender.

"Since Crowder’s trade request became public in September I’ve consistently heard the Suns want to find a wing to replace him."

Other rumors have had the Suns also interested in another Bogdanovic as a possible add—Bojan from the Detroit Pistons. 

Like others, O'Connor suggests that a multi-team trade is something the Suns can make work. Crowder continues to sit at home, earning his $10.2M on his expiring contract for simply staying away from the Suns.

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