Phoenix Suns Jalen Green Trade Speculation Involving Raptors, Nets

The Phoenix Suns have undergone a significant roster overhaul this offseason, trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and a draft pick used to select Khaman Maluach, while also acquiring Mark Williams and buying out Bradley Beal's contract, leaving Devin Booker as the only remaining star from their previous big three. Despite acquiring Green, there are widespread questions about his fit alongside Booker in the backcourt, leading to multiple mock trades proposed by Bleacher Report's Zach Buckley, including sending Green to the Toronto Raptors for RJ Barrett and Ochai Agbaji or to the Brooklyn Nets for Michael Porter Jr. and two future first-round picks. Barrett and Agbaji could provide the Suns with solid wing scoring and depth, while Porter Jr. offers a strong scoring forward option and draft capital to aid Phoenix's rebuild. However, skepticism remains about whether the Suns will move Green before he even suits up, given his offensive talents and potential future growth, though his fit with Booker is still debated. The Nets, despite their excitement about Porter Jr., could benefit from Green's scoring ability to complement their young core, but they are not currently inclined to trade Porter for Green, opting to develop their recent draft picks first. Overall, the Suns' offseason moves reflect a rebuild strategy centered around Booker, with Green as a key but potentially movable asset amid ongoing evaluation of roster fit and potential trades.