Domantas Sabonis would be a clear talent upgrade for the Suns if he ever became available, but their already dreadful defense would suffer even more.
Luke Duffy of Valley of the Suns argues that trading for Sacramento Kings big man Domantas Sabonis would worsen the Phoenix Suns' struggling defense. While acknowledging Sabonis could serve as a valuable offensive hub alongside Devin Booker and Jalen Green, Duffy contends that adding him would severely hurt a Phoenix defense currently ranking second-to-last in points allowed per game.
According to the analysis, acquiring Sabonis would likely require Phoenix to trade away top defender Dillon Brooks due to salary cap constraints. Duffy warns that parting with Brooks to pair Sabonis with Miles Bridges inside would create major defensive liabilities that outweigh the offensive benefits.
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