NBA news about the Phoenix Suns surprising proposal has come out recently. The team is reportedly willing to trade one of its star guards to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for point guard Kyrie Irving. Moreover, the Suns are willing to add up other assets to sweeten up the pot for the Cavs.
For a couple of weeks, Kyrie Irving has been in the hot seat of numerous trade rumors. After reports regarding Irving's trade request from the Cavaliers emerged, speculations about his imminent departure did not stop. And it is no surprise that many teams have shown interest in getting the services of the four-time NBA All-Star guard.
Phoenix Suns moving quickly for Irving
The San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, New York Knicks, Minnesota Timberwolves and the Phoenix Suns are the six teams who made known their intentions to the Cleveland Cavaliers and made an offer for Kyrie Irving. Out of the teams mentioned, the Spurs allegedly is Kyrie's preferred destination.
But it appears that the Phoenix Suns have the edge over the five other teams. The Spurs, Clippers and Heat do not have enough assets to lure the Cavs to give up Irving while the Knicks and Timberwolves have already back out to trade Carmelo Anthony and Andrew Wiggins, respectively. Now, the Suns made a quick and stunning deal to the Cavs.
Suns trade proposal for Irving
Bleacher Report earlier reported that the Cleveland Cavaliers is asking for guard Devin Booker and 'would love' to include him in a deal. Phoenix Suns' 2017 first-round pick forward Josh Jackson was also mentioned as part of the trade package. However, the Suns have been consistent in their refusal to include both players in a deal, as the team is counting them as part of their future.
Now, the Phoenix Suns are offering a different trade package and are willing to send guard Eric Bledsoe, forward/center Dragan Bender and their protected 2018 first-round draft pick they received from the Miami Heat, according to Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN. Bledsoe is averaging 21.1 points, 6.3 assists and 4.8 rebounds last season while Bender is norming 3.4 points and 2.4 rebounds in a supporting role.
On the other hand, Kyrie Irving is averaging 25.2 points, 5.8 assists and 3.2 rebounds in 72 games as a starter for the Cavs. Many believed that the trade proposal is a viable option for both teams and will definitely benefit both of them. It will be an exciting scenario if both parties will agree on this deal.
