![]() ![]() He is currently an unrestricted free agent, and no team has taken a chance on him. I can see the character fit point of view. ![]() This is a team that was 19th in offensive rebound last season. He fills a very specific role that aligns with the needs of the Suns. Harrell is an absolute beast on the boards, rating out in the 92%tile in offensive rebounds per game (2.1), 99%tile in putback impact per 75 possessions, 80%tile in defensive rebounds per game (3.97). Okay, he’s only a 66.2% career shooter from the line, but at least he gets there. He is in the 92%tile in total post frequency, 90%tile in post up impact per 75 possessions (points scored per 75 offensive possessions on court from post ups above/below what league average efficiency would yield), and 87%tile in post up draw foul rate. Per B-Ball Index, Harrell is strong in the post, which aligns with the Suns’ need. In Charlotte he put up 11.4 points and 4.9 rebounds in 21 minutes played. He was then flipped mid-season to the Charlotte Hornets for Ish Smith and Vernon Carey, Jr. He was traded from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Washington Wizards in 2021 as a part of a massive five-team trade. He’s bounced around the league a bit since winning the 2019-20 Sixth Man of the Year award. The Suns are a finesse team that lack some of these qualities and it’d be nice to change that narrative. I love his energy, tenacity, and aggressiveness. Arizona Sports 98.7 and Suns’ insider John Gambadoro noted last week that the Phoenix Suns are going to look to obtain a post up power forward.Īre there any free agents left that the Suns should target? Phoenix Suns Free Agency Target Breakdown: Adding physicality with Montrezl Harrell ![]() And didn’t get their man.Īs Phoenix begins looking inward in the aftermath of the KD Sweepstakes, there are some holes that they want to address. It was reasonable and prudent for the Suns to pursue Kevin Durant given the fact that he is a top 15 player. If you had to spend the entire offseason in pursuit of a player, KD is a good one to wait on. Malcolm Brogdon went from the Pacers to Boston, Rudy Gobert joined the Timberwolves in a trade with Utah, and Dejounte Murray will now be a Hawk instead of a Spur. If you were going to sit out an offseason, 2022 was the one to do it. The top free agent of the summer that moved teams? Jalen Brunson. The free agent class of 2022 wasn’t stacked with uniquely talented players. While some may think that the speculation surrounding the acquisition of KD hampered the Suns’ off-season, restricting their pursuit of other roster additions, it could be seen as a blessing in disguise. The Kevin Durant sweepstakes are over for the Phoenix Suns. ![]()
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