[Saba Sports News] The Phoenix Suns, who already boast a pair of All-Star guards, had considered adding a third one during the offseason. They were involved in the Damian Lillard trade talks as the third team in the deal, which ultimately sent Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks.
In exchange for Deandre Ayton, the Suns acquired four role players. However, prior to the deal, they had expressed interest in Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry, according to Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes. Lillard apparently held out hope for a potential trade to the Heat, fueled by the Suns’ interest in Lowry. Unfortunately, this scenario never materialized.
Kyle Lowry, a six-time All-Star, has a storied career with experience in high-stakes games. Despite taking on a more subdued role with the Heat in the previous season, averaging 11.2 points and 5.1 assists, his championship-winning experience would have been a valuable addition to a contender like the Suns. However, the positional fit would have raised some questions.