PHOENIX \u2014 Rumors and speculation continue to swirl around the league as the NBA’s Feb. 5 trade deadline approaches, and the Phoenix Suns are expected to be involved in some capacity.<\/p>\n
The Suns move into the next phase of the season with a 22-15 record and possession of the seventh seed in the Western Conference.<\/p>\n
With playoff expectations now on the horizon, the Suns could be enticed to make a move \u2014 and ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel says<\/a> Phoenix is one of many candidates to land Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis:<\/p>\n Suns Reportedly Interested in Bobby Portis<\/p>\n “Multiple teams around the league are keeping an eye on Milwaukee to see what happens with Portis, a tough-minded big man who can stretch the floor and be an instant source of energy coming off the bench for playoff-contending teams,” said Siegel. <\/p>\n “The Charlotte Hornets, Suns, and Warriors are among the handful of teams mentioned as suitors for Portis in a buy-low spot, assuming the Bucks include his contract to make a substantial upgrade in a different trade.” <\/p>\n READ:<\/strong> Jalen Green Getting Trade Interest<\/a><\/p>\n Suns insider John Gambadoro doesn’t believe it’ll happen. <\/p>\n “I would say unlikely. Suns could use a PF so not surprised his name is tied to them and other PF will be as well. And if Giannis is moved, Portis will likely want out,” Gambo wrote on X<\/a>. <\/p>\n “But have there been any discussions between Phoenix and Milwaukee about him – No.”<\/p>\n One of Phoenix’s needs ahead of the trade deadline is at power forward, and Portis is one of the more notable names on the trade block. <\/p>\n Portis, only 30, is averaging 13 points per game this season with a strong 47% hit rate from downtown, which is pretty much a requirement the Suns have under first-year head coach Jordan Ott. <\/p>\n He’s currently on the first season of a three-year, $43 million contract with a player option in his final season. <\/p>\n