Overview
- League reports on Nov. 13 say opposing teams believe the Suns are motivated to trade Jalen Green for a proven floor general to run the offense.
- A Phoenix source told reporters the front office plans to be patient and may wait until later in the season before seriously engaging in trade discussions.
- Green’s production has slipped to a career-low 11.8 points per game and his $36.2 million salary plus a $36 million player option for 2027–28 are cited as obstacles for trade suitors.
- The Suns insist Devin Booker is not being shopped and owner Mat Ishbia has publicly said Green was a necessary piece of the Kevin Durant trade.
- Trade chatter has named targets such as Dejounte Murray and suggested internal options like Collin Gillespie, but teams warn a move could either shore up late-game playmaking or mean Phoenix sells Green when his value is down.