Day: September 30, 2023

Suns Interested In Trading For TJ McConnellSuns Interested In Trading For TJ McConnell

The Phoenix Suns made a move to improve their depth, when they added Jusuf Nurkic, Grayson Allen and Nassir Little this week. But Phoenix isn’t done tinkering with their roster.

The Suns remain interested in trading for Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell. Phoenix has Jordan Goodwin as the only pure point guard on their roster right now, and seemingly wants more depth at that position.

McConnell has spent the last four seasons with the Pacers, after spending the first four years of his career with the Philadelphia 76ers. Last season, McConnell averaged 8.7 points, 3.1 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 20.3 minutes per game off Indiana’s bench.

The eight-year veteran point guard will turn 32 years old in late-March. McConnell is under contract for $8.7 million this season and $5 million of his $9.3 million deal is guaranteed for the 2024-25 season.

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Jayson Tatum Opted Against Offseason Wrist SurgeryJayson Tatum Opted Against Offseason Wrist Surgery

Jayson Tatum had his left, non-shooting, wrist heavily wrapped for a large chunk of last season. There was a thought Tatum might need offseason surgery on the wrist, but according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, the Celtics star opted against surgery.

“(Tatum) went into the offseason thinking he might need surgery on his non-shooting wrist,” Shelburne said. “(He) went to a bunch of specialists and essentially decided ‘I’m not going to get surgery. I don’t need it.'”

Shelburne added that Tatum said he feels really good heading into the season.

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