Alright, we suffered enough. We spent the past few editions looking at unrestricted free agents at the point guard, shooting guard, and small forward positions. There wasn\u2019t much meat on the bone there, especially when you factor in how the Phoenix Suns roster is currently constructed, where the deficiencies are, and where the opportunities actually exist.<\/p>\n
In case you missed any of those breakdowns and want to circle back through the unrestricted free agent pool, here you go.<\/p>\n
Now we get to the fun part. The power forward position.<\/p>\n
This list carries some genuinely interesting names. It\u2019s also one of the larger position groups and an area of real need for Phoenix. There\u2019s no denying this team lacked size last season. In true Suns fashion, they leaned heavily into perimeter play and three point shooting. I understand the philosophy. Basketball is still won and lost in the paint.<\/p>\n
Without further ado, let\u2019s take a look at the power forwards.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ll start by saying I believe the proper move for the Phoenix Suns next season is starting Rasheer Fleming at power forward. Yes, he\u2019s young. He\u2019s also not that young. He was a three-year starter in college and will be 22years old when the season begins. If you want to develop players, you have to give them opportunities. He has the size, the length, and the three-point shooting ability to be impactful on both ends of the floor.<\/p>\n
Starting with that premise, I look at the list above through the lens of depth. Who could the Suns realistically bring in as a backup power forward if the roster spot exists? I don\u2019t expect massive turnover this offseason. Most NBA teams turn over around 40% of the roster year to year. Phoenix is leaning into continuity and development, which should lower that number significantly. 40% would mean 6 players changing out. My guess is it\u2019ll maybe two. Amir Coffey potentially not returning and whatever happens with Mark Williams. That\u2019s probably the extent of it.<\/p>\n
So you pick your spots carefully.<\/p>\n
I\u2019d be interested in taking a flier on Marvin Bagley III in Phoenix. Veteran minimum type player. Still relatively young at 27. He could provide some energy and scoring punch off the bench when needed.<\/p>\n
You could also look at Jeremy Sochan, who everyone convinced themselves was the buyout savior that would change the season for the Suns. I said it then<\/a> and I\u2019ll say it now, he\u2019s basically a Ryan Dunn archetype. Still, if you\u2019re looking for a player who fits the mold and fills a pure depth role, I wouldn\u2019t hate it.<\/p>\n