The Phoenix Suns made minimal changes during last week’s NBA trade deadline. However, they did acquire Royce O’Neale and David Roddy from the Memphis Grizzlies in a three-team transaction. Nonetheless, the team was not finished reshaping their roster.
According to Adrian Wojnarowski, on Tuesday morning, free agent Thaddeus Young is finalizing a deal to join the Suns. Young was recently traded from the Toronto Raptors to the Brooklyn Nets, where he was subsequently bought out and made available to the Suns. This agreement brings the Suns to the minimum 14-man roster requirement.
The buyout market was limited this year, leaving the Suns with few options to add talent. Furthermore, financial regulations prevent the Suns from signing players who have been bought out on contracts exceeding $12.4 million this season. Despite these limitations, the Suns’ latest acquisitions could provide assistance.
Young, a 35-year-old free agent forward, has been a consistent contributor for the Raptors in recent seasons, averaging 5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.7 assists. Prior to his time with the Raptors, he played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Brooklyn Nets, Indiana Pacers, and Chicago Bulls. With over a decade of experience in the league, Young brings valuable expertise to the team. Standing at six-foot-eight and weighing 225 pounds, he is also an impressive shooter.
Young possesses the qualities that the Suns require in a player: experience, reliability, and versatility in various roles. However, the question remains whether he will be enough to elevate the Suns beyond their current sixth seed in the Western Conference and propel them to the next level.
According to the Source thecoldwire.com