Phoenix Suns

Suns GM James Jones said last week the team will continue to seek out trade opportunities to move forward Jae Crowder.

It’s not like Jae refuses to be a part of this,” Jones said on Oct. “To Jae’s credit, Jae’s a pro. That could change, but I’ll tell you right now we’ll pursue other opportunities.” “We just decided that for him and for us, it’s best that we pursue alternative options so both groups can move forward.” “I’ll never say never,” Jones said. [according to a Monday report from The Athletic’s Shams Charania](https://theathletic.com/3722980/2022/10/24/russell-westbrook-trade-talks-shams/?source=nbatw), have “recently been engaged” in talks with the Suns.

The Phoenix Suns have gotten off to a strong 2-1 start to the 2022-23 NBA season, but that doesn't mean they've moved beyond all of the drama that dominated ...

[Shams Charania](https://theathletic.com/3722980/2022/10/24/russell-westbrook-trade-talks-shams/) added another to the list Monday: the [Milwaukee Bucks](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/MIL/milwaukee-bucks/). [Miami Heat](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/MIA/miami-heat/), as another possible suitor. [Phoenix Suns](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/PHO/phoenix-suns/) have gotten off to a strong 2-1 start to the 2022-23 [NBA](/nba/) season, but that doesn't mean they've moved beyond all of the drama that dominated their offseason. The Suns have started well enough to be patient, though, so until they find the right deal, they have no reason to rush into a Crowder trade. Crowder, who is in a contract year, wants to be a starter. The [Atlanta Hawks](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/ATL/atlanta-hawks/) have also been listed as a possible destination for Crowder, and almost any contender could theoretically use his 3-and-D skill set.

It's old news at this point that the Miami Heat have interest in acquiring veteran forward Jae Crowder, but a recent report definitely offers an update on ...

They lost in their season opener to a dramatically shorthanded Chicago Bulls team and then fell to the Boston Celtics last Friday. He’s currently hitting 50.0 percent of his shots from deep in the small sample size that is the current season. Robinson surely fits that bill, but the doubts around how much he can contribute to a winning squad likely contributed to the Suns’ lack of interest in him. Though he averaged 42.7 percent shooting from deep between the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons, that number dipped to just 37.2 percent last season. Miami Heat](https://heatnation.com/game-news/report-chicago-bulls-star-zach-lavine-out-vs-miami-heat/) [Report: Victor Oladipo dealing with knee tendonosis, could miss Miami Heat’s season opener vs. “They tried with Phoenix for [Jae Crowder], but Phoenix did not want Robinson.”

The Phoenix Suns have reportedly "been engaged in talks" with the Milwaukee Bucks on a potential Jae Crowder trade, according to.

Crowder's postseason experience could then help the Bucks get over the top as they try to win their second title in three years. Crowder has proved he can help in a lot of ways on the court, averaging 9.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game last season. [Jake Fischer](https://sports.yahoo.com/the-suns-curious-handling-of-jae-crowder-creates-more-questions-than-answers-135459778.html) of Yahoo Sports reported Heat officials believe Miami is Crowder's "preferred destination" after ending the 2019-20 season with the team.

The veteran wing has stayed away from Phoenix while the Suns work out a trade.

Bucks fans that have been clamoring for the team to trade Grayson Allen are largely holding onto his poor performance against Boston in the playoffs (while also conveniently ignoring his stellar performance the series before against Chicago), as well as remembering the fits that Crowder caused for the Bucks as an opponent. What seems more likely is that the Bucks are a fallback option for Phoenix, in the case that the Suns cannot complete a transaction that’s more appealing to them. The Bucks should hold off on making any changes until they can see their full team, which means that they ought to make no moves until the trade deadline unless circumstances wildly change. Why should the Bucks take away one of their best pure shooters for a burly wing who might not see the court in the postseason, when it matters most? With his salary slot ($10.2 million, expiring after this season), the Bucks have a very narrow window to be able to swap players for Crowder. The Bucks don’t even have picks to dangle (not that Crowder would require them!), so I figure that Milwaukee will stay in a holding pattern on Crowder until later in the year, when other threads across the league have been fully tugged. For a player who feels slighted by reduced playing time or relegation to the bench, is Milwaukee the best landing spot for Crowder? Fans have been targeting Crowder in their trade proposals for months (or at least it feels that way), and as of now it seems that the franchise has gone down the same path. He’s a career 34.6% three-point shooter (and a streaky one at that) but has earned the reputation of being a positive difference-maker on defense. Crowder, 32, was a second round pick back in the 2012 draft, has bounced around the league for years by virtue of his rugged 3&D game paired with his 6’6” and 235 lbs. Milwaukee has registered interest in the veteran forward who has remained away from the Suns’ organization as both sides work toward a trade. [Milwaukee Bucks](https://www.brewhoop.com) have started off the season strong, their front office appears to be continually investigating avenues of improvement.

The Atlanta Hawks, Miami Heat, and Boston Celtics are known teams looking to trade for Crowder. Today you can add the Milwaukee Bucks to that list. The Bucks ...

The Bucks are one of the top three teams in the league, adding Crowder’s defense and shot making ability will solidify that. He has been unhappy since losing his starting role as well as a lack of an extension with the Suns. The Bucks reached out this morning looking to make a trade with the Phoenix Suns for the veteran forward.

In all, there will be 12 throwback nights throughout the upcoming 22-23 season with the first to come on Tuesday.

- Mar 31, 2023 vs DEN - Mar 11, 2023 vs SAC If you’re looking for some original Suns swag, the team shop has dropped various throwback jerseys, t-shirts, and more.