NBA Rumors: Suns Rejected This Wizards Offer For Jae Crowder
The Phoenix Suns recently rejected a proposed trade that would’ve sent Jae Crowder to the Wizards for a package featuring Rui Hachimura, per @TheSteinLine
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NBA Insider Marc Stein reports:
League sources say that the Wizards recently pursued Crowder with a deal structure (believed to feature Rui Hachimura) that the Suns rebuffed. Phoenix is said to be holding out for a certifiable starter in a Crowder deal.
Hachimura is a fine player, now in his 4th season with the Wizards, averaging 12.9 points and 5.2 rebounds during those 3+ years. But he's likely not the "certifiable starter" that Phoenix is looking for. Perhaps, though, they might need to re-adjust their expectations.
Three other Eastern Conference teams, the Milwaukee Bucks, Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks have been widely regarded as the leading suitors for the 32-year-old Crowder.
With the Suns finally getting a new owner in place, as announced this week, head coach Monty Williams hints that could start moving the needle on any potential trades.
"It's pretty obvious we haven't done anything, along with other teams, but if you get someone in place, that probably makes it a little bit easier to make decisions."
— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) December 21, 2022
Monty Williams on how permanent ownership helps a team make deals.#Suns have yet to move Jae Crowder. pic.twitter.com/u7V6ET8Sca
"I'm sure when you finally do get some kind of direction in terms of ownership, it allows for you to... make more decisions going forward. It's pretty obvious we haven't done anything, along with other teams, but if you get someone in place, that probably makes it a little bit easier to make decisions."
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