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The 2020-21 NBA season is a few weeks away and training camp is underway. The Phoenix Suns will always be remembered for their 8-0 finish to the NBA bubble seeding round. That team will look drastically different in 2020-21, but it won’t necessarily be worse off. The Suns made a couple big moves to position themselves to compete in the Western Conference. A couple big steps from a few key players and the Suns could be on their way to that goal. Here we’re going to take a look at the Suns’ offseason, plus look ahead to the 2020-21 season.
2020 offseason
Key additions
Chris Paul, PG (trade)
Jae Crowder, PF (free agency)
Jalen Smith, C (draft)
Langston Galloway, G (free agency)
E’Twaun Moore, G (free agency)
Abdel Nader, F (trade)
Key losses
Aron Baynes, C (free agency)
Kelly Oubre Jr., G/F (trade)
Ricky Rubio, PG (trade)
Frank Kaminsky, C (free agency)
2020-21 odds
Title odds: +4000
Win percentage: O/U 52.5
Devin Booker MVP odds: +3000
Deandre Ayton MIP odds: +1500
Chris Paul MVP odds: +10000
2020-21 roster
Depth Chart
PG: Chris Paul, Cameron Payne, Langston Galloway
SG: Devin Booker, E’Twaun Moore, Jevon Carter
SF: Mikal Bridges, Cameron Johnson, Abdel Nader
PF: Jae Crowder, Dario Saric, Cameron Johnson
C: Deandre Ayton, Jalen Smith, Damian Jones
Roster battles
Starting PF: Jae Crowder vs. Dario Saric
6th Man: Cameron Johnson vs. Dario Saric vs. Cameron Payne
Fantasy basketball
Best Sleeper
Mikal Bridges — I’m a big fan of Ayton as well, though he won’t be considered by many a traditional “sleeper.” Bridges is entering his third season in the NBA with the chance to break out. The Suns are littered with talent, and while Bridges may not get to shine as much on offense, he’ll be considered the 4th option behind CP3, Booker and Ayton. If Bridges gets more 3-point opportunities, he could flourish playing with Paul.
Likely Bust
Jalen Smith — I don’t normally trust rookies who are expected to play a prominent role unless they are sure things. Smith is far from a sure thing. He was considered a reach at No. 10 overall and could just be tasked with defending down low. Smith is, at best, a decent keeper/dynasty option.