20 Aug 2015 08:05:53
Dec. 15 trade (FA signing trade restriction lifted)

Kings get: Markieff Morris, Suns 2016 2nd rd
Suns get: Taj Gibson
Bulls get: Kosta Koufos

Kings:
Rondo / Collison / Curry
McLemore / Belinelli / Anderson
Gay / Casspi / Butler
Morris / Acy / Dukan
Cousins / Cauley-Stein / FA

Bulls:
Rose / Brooks
Butler / Hinrich / Moore
Dunleavy / McDermott / Snell
Gasol / Mirotic / Portis / Bairstow
Noah / Koufos / Mohammed

Suns:
Knight / Price
Bledsoe / Booker / Goodwin
Tucker / Warren / Weems
Gibson / Teletovic / Leuer
Chandler / Len

Morris is an ideal fit for the Kings, and can move to a 6th man role if WCS develops. The Suns probably won't have to add a 2nd rounder by the time Dec. 15 comes around, but will still need to trade him before it becomes a mess.

The Bulls clear out a glut at the PF position, and have a reliable backup center to go to when they rest Noah. Koufos is also under contract longer than Gibson.

The Suns make the best out of a bad situation and establish a good defensive culture. Scoring is a couple deadline or offseason moves away - it is easy to get. Having the right veteran pieces to show young players how to win will keep the Suns from going into a downward spiral, and will attract free agents as well.

The Bulls and Kings in particular get much more clearly defined bench rotations as well.

1.) 20 Aug 2015
20 Aug 2015 12:45:04
Taj & Tyson would be a terrible front court pairing. Suns wouldn't pull that trigger. They can do better even considering the lack of leverage caused by the demanded trade.